Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Salzburg Festival and ‘The Sound of Music’ are just 3 reasons for Salzburg’s world fame as a city of music and culture. The baroque city with its uniquely distinct skyline generates special kind of magic that even makes working and attending meetings here an overall experience.
Salzburg, the fourth-largest town in Austria, is the regional capital of Salzburg Province. The town was re-established as bishopric on the ruins of the old Roman town of Iuvavum. Its wealth came from mining and trading salt, and its splendid architecture as a Residenzstadt [seat of a pincely court] was shaped by Prince-Achbishop Wolf-Dietrich von Raitenau and his successors. The rule of Salzburg’s Prince-Archbishops lasted more than a thousand years. Salzburg’s Old town, now protected by its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a long cultural tradition. Today Salzburg's population is over 150,000 inhabitants.
Salzburg fascination lies in the blend of historical legacy and global fame as a tourist destination. Salzburg University is one of the country’s oldest institutes of higher education and students from all over the world help to give the town its lively, colourful atmosphere. There’s always plenty going on in Salzburg with around 4,000 cultural events staged every year. In particular, the Salzburg Easter, Whitsuntide and in the summer Festivals are among the most renowned music festivals in the world. Many other visitors are drawn to Mozart's birthplace, or to the original scene of ‘The Sound of Music’.
Over the past few years Salzburg has become one of Austria’s leading congress centres. Around 150 events are held at Salzburg Congress every year. Although Salzburg is a relatively new destination on the Austrian congress tourism scene, it has already attracted much international recognition. The city is easily accessible, of a manageable size and within easy reach of other major destinations. The modern facility is situated in the centre of a safe city in a safe country. These are powerful arguments in favour of Salzburg.
There are several places of interest to tourists in close proximity to Salzburg Congress. The baroque city is ideal for evening functions and events. It is not surprising that Salzburg was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1997. The enchanting old lanes, charming connecting alleyways and numerous fascinating museums all provide a perfect backdrop for fringe events in Salzburg. We would be pleased to provide assistance planning a fringe programme for your event.
Salzburg Congress, Salzburg Information and Tourismus Salzburg GmbH are all 100% affiliates of the city’s municipal authority, Stadt Salzburg. The resultant availability of tourist infrastructure and our ‘Salzburg’s official congress centre’ status generate the added benefits of multiple cooperative agreements with municipal institutions.
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