About Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is a northwestern city in Austria that serves as the capital of the province with the same name. It is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and is famous for its architecture. Salzburg is also recognized as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The city’s Old Town has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Popular Destinations in Salzburg

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Salzburg? From the Old Town to the Neugebaude and Neutor districts, it’s easy to enjoy a quality vacation in Salzburg. Some of the popular travel attractions include:

The Salzburg Residenz and the Residenzgalerie: Located on the western side of the Residenzpltz, the Salzburg Residenz is the former palace of Prince Bishop. It features a large gateway, and three courtyards. The tour highlights here include the State Apartments, Konferenzaal, Rittersaal, and the Audienzsaal. The Residenzgalerie features artistic works by European painters including Rubens, Rembrandt, and Bruengel. Established in 1923, most of the exhibitions date back to the 16 to 19^th centuries.

St. Peters Abbey: Founded in 690 AD, this building was used as the residence of Archbishops until 1110. While most of the buildings here date back to the 17^th and 18^th centuries, St. Peters Abbey still remains as an impressive architectural statement. This is evident by the onion-shaped tower. Other highlights include Early Christian Catacombs as well as St. Maxim’s Chapel.

Salzburg Festival Theaters: The establishment of the Festival Theaters reinforces Salzbug’s as a musical center where many musical festivals are held. The Festival Theaters consist of Haus Fur Mozart, Karl-Bohm Hall, and Festspielhaus. The Karl-Bohm Hall has been the venue for the acclaimed Salzburg Festival since 1925. Other festivals hosted here include Salzburg Cultural Days and the Mozart Week. For a unique cultural experience, visitors can tour the Salzburg Marionette Theater, which offers some of the best puppet shows in Europe.

Schloss Mirabel and Gardens: Located in the lovely Mirabelplatz, this is a Neoclassical garden dating back to the 1700s. Notable attractions include statues by Georg Raphael Donner, the Grand Staircase dating back to the 18th century, the Mirabel Garden on the south and the Schloss Mirabel Baroque Museum. The latter is housed in the Gardener’s Building, and showcases European art from the 17^th and 18^th centuries.

Hohensalzburg Castle: This is a prominent attraction in Salzburg, and is visible from different places around the city. Located on the southeastern side of Monchen, Hohensalzburg Castle is accessible via a funicular railway or a 20-minute walk from Old Town. The fortress was originally built in 1077, but most of what can be seen today dates back to the 16^th century. Tour highlights include defensive gateways, a Fire Bastion from the 17^th century, a 1504 unique hoist, a tiny church from 1502, a cistern from 1539, an organ from 1502 which is still functional, and the famous Salzburg Bull.

Luxury Lodging in Salzburg

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Salzburg? The city of Salzburg is home to a large number of high end lodging and hotel facilities, including:

• Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich & Residenz
• Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu
• Atlstadt Hotel Weisse Taube
• Best Western Hotel Elefant
• Hotel and Villa Auersperg
• Hotel Goldener Hirsch
• Hotel Sacher Salzburg
• Hotel Stadtkrug Salzburg
• Sheraton Salzburg Hotel

Airports In or Nearby Salzburg For Private Jets

Salzburg hosts a number of impressive airports, including:

• Salzburg Airport (SZG): This is the second largest airport in the country, and is located around two miles away from the Salzburg city center. The public airport is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level, and has a single concrete runway measuring 9,000 feet in length. It serves an average of two million passengers a year.
• Linz Airport (LNZ): Also known as Blue Danube Airport Linz, this airport is located around 90 miles away from Salzburg. It has a single asphalt runway measuring 9,800 feet in length, and is located at an elevation of 900 feet above sea level. The airport has more than half a million passenger movements a year, and handles more than 45,000 tons of cargo annually. The relatively small airport has 11 gates, and also features a helicopter landing pad.
• Munich Airport (MUC): Munich Airport is located 200 miles away from Salzburg in Germany. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in Germany, recording an average of just under 400,000 annual flight movements. It has two concrete runways measuring 13,000 feet in length each, and also has a 98-foot helipad as well. Maintenance, fueling and hangar rental services are offered by a range of independent contractors at the facility.
• Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (INN): This is the largest airport in Western Austria. It is located 2.5 miles away from Innsbruck, and 100 miles away from Salzburg. The airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 6,500 feet in length, and handles an average of 11,000 aircraft movements annually. The airport is used by both commercial airlines and private or charter jets. The moderate activity at the airport makes it easy to access services such as hangar rentals and aircraft maintenance. Some of the commercial airlines using the airport include Air Berlin, British Airways and Aeroflot. Innsbruck airport is located at an elevation of 2,000 feet above sea level.
• Kufstein-Langkampfen Airport (LOIK): This airport sits at an elevation of 1,500 feet above sea level, and is 60 miles away from Salzburg in Austria. The airport is open to the public, though it can only accommodate small and medium sized aircraft. Transport to and from Salzburg from the airport will take an hour or so. This airport is fairly popular among private aircraft users.