Salzburg is a beautiful and safe city with excellent infrastructure. There are plenty of good reasons for deciding on Salzburg.
Salzburg, a small city of international standing, offers a high degree of safety. Austria is a neutral, sovereign state at the heart of the European Union. Low crime rates combined with political stability in both domestic and foreign affairs, make Austria a very safe place. Strikes are extremely rare in Austria.
Salzburg Congress belongs to Tourismus Salzburg GmbH (TSG) which is owned 100% by the municipal authorities of Salzburg. The business has existed for many years and the close relationship with the managers of tourist infrastructure, and our status as Salzburg’s ‘official congress centre’ enable us to cooperate with municipal bodies on a wide variety of projects. The strict legal directives to which Salzburg Congress is subjected in Salzburg Province ensure compliance with very tight safety norms. Planning certainty is guaranteed.
Salzburg is a world-famous brand in terms of tourism. Main reason include the baroque Old Town, Mozart's birthplace and music, the Salzburg Festivals, the Sound of Music and many famous personalities.
The city is an Eldorado for music-lovers, romantics and connoisseurs. The city offers a fascinating mix of historical architecture and examples of modernism.
Austria is well known for its standards of service provision.
Salzburg Congress is situated in the centre of the town, just a few minutes’ walk from the historical quarter.
Guests at Salzburg Congress meet in the heart of the city of Salzburg. The panoramic windows offer a view of Mirabell Palace and the adjacent garden the Mönchsberg Hill – home of the Museum der Moderne and across to the roofs of the Old Town – which has been a UNESCO world heritage site for the past 20 years. The River Salzach is just five minutes’ walk away, and another five minutes take guests into the famous Getreidegasse – to Mozart’s birthplace, the cathedral square and the Residenz. There are pleasant walks, a wide variety of shops and several marvellous traditional coffee shops.
Geographically, Salzburg is right at the centre of Austria. It is close to the German border and has excellent transport links.
There is a wide range of hotels in all categories in and around Salzburg.
As home of the Salzburg Festival, the city can provide a considerable selection of 3, 4 and 5-star hotels, including international chains such as Marriott Hotels, Ramada Hotels, NH Hotels, Mercure and Best Western. Several boutique-, old town- and design hotels, as well as privately-owned accommodation provide charming accommodation alternatives.
There are around 1,200 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Salzburg Congress Centre.