Berchtesgaden is an idyllic holiday resort in the Bavarian Alps – not far from Salzburg, mountains and lakes offer relaxation. Adolf Hitler also appreciated this 100 years ago and set up a second Führer headquarters here. With dramatic consequences for Berchtesgaden and the world. The Obersalzberg Documentation Centre, which will reopen at the end of 2023, explores this dark chapter of German history. [Read more]

The Salzburg Christmas Market enchants locals and visitors alike in the medieval old town of Salzburg. HOSI Salzburg is once again taking part in this year’s Salzburg Christmas Market. Tasting Christmas biscuits and drinking mulled wine at the HOSI punch stand will also give the rainbow space in the festively decorated old town of Salzburg. [Read more]

In the Lokwelt Freilassing, the German border town to Salzburg, the history of the railway in the region and beyond is told in a fascinating way in a round engine shed that is over 100 years old. The focus is on the history of electric locomotives. Railway fans will get their money’s worth in this time capsule. [Read more]

After a one-year break due to the corona, the traditional Ruperti Cathedral Festival will take place from 22 to 26 September in the squares around Salzburg Cathedral. The name day of Salzburg’s patron saint, Rupert, is celebrated in the days around 24 September – with a large city festival that celebrates its medieval origins. [Read more]

Hellbrunn Palace was built about 400 years ago by Prince Archbishop Markus Sittikus – as a pleasure palace and summer residence. gaysalzburg.at visited the palace, the fountains and the extensive park with Selina and Lisa from Salzburg and Christoph and Andreas from Vienna. A world of its own! Great fun! [Read more]

“With this, after weeks of hoping, the moment has come for us to realise that there are probably more important things this summer and Electric Love in the way you and we love it will probably not be allowed this year.” With an emotional statement, the Electric Love team has announced the cancellation of this year’s [Read more]

Like so many other dates, the date for the Pride Boat this year is wobbling because of Corona. Since we can’t foresee at the moment if the boat will really be able to leave on June 20th, we will start the ticket pre-sale in May. If the 20th of June [Read more]

On the Salzburgring near the lake district of the Salzkammergut, in the midst of nature, the Electric Love Festival will celebrate three days of music and love for the eighth time in July 2020. One of the most famous race tracks in Austria, the Salzburgring, will become a festival location for one weekend.  [Read more]

The Hans-Peter Porsche Traumwerk shows the extensive toy collection of Hans-Peter Porsche, which was created over decades. The special feature: The building was designed and built precisely for this purpose. Thus, vehicles, airplanes, ships enter into an inspiring connection with the entire space for the viewer. [Read more]

Hellbrunn Palace is one of the top sights in Salzburg. The extensive complex on the southern outskirts of Salzburg was built between 1612 and 1615 under Archbishop Markus Sittikus. To this day, this complex is one of the most magnificent Renaissance buildings north of the Alps. At the water games, [Read more]

A special place to experience Salzburg is the rooftop bar “hu:goes14” on the 14th floor of the arte Hotel at Salzburg’s main railway station. There you have – with a drink – a fantastic panoramic view of the city by day and night, you are at the top in Salzburg. And look down on the city, which will experience the CSD Salzburg 2022 from 29 August to 4 September. [Read more]

Salzburg lies in beautiful surroundings at the foot of the Alps. Not only the city but also numerous surrounding towns offer great attractions. From the Eisriesenwelt to the Fahrtraum in Mattsee, the Gasteiner Tal or the Salzwelten, Hellbrunn Castle to the Lokwelt Freilassing. Salzburg is so diverse! [Read more]

18 km north of Salzburg lies Mattsee, a town in the Salzburg Lake District – ideal for relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Mattsee is also home to the driving museum. This museum pays tribute to Ferdinand Porsche, who set milestones in automobile construction at the beginning of the century, with Porsche tractors and ultimately as the father of the VW Beetle. [Read more]