Salzburg, situated in the western end of Austria, is a historic town that features Baroque architecture in the Old Town district. The history of Salzburg, which is translated as “Salt Town,” dates back to the eighth century, when the city was named after the salt-carrying barges that sailed down the Salzach River. Hotels in Salzburg provide access to the city's architecture and historic sites, including the birthplace of Mozart.
The Hotel Zum Hirschen, located in the north end of Salzburg, is within walking distance of the Salzbach River. The hotel is also a five-minute drive from the recreational facilities at Lehener Park, which include cycling paths and picnic areas. Amenities at this hotel include a spa that features sauna cabins and massage therapy, as well as the on-site restaurant, Hirschenwirt, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel Zum Hirschen also offers vacation packages, including “Rose Days in Salzburg,” which offers guests a candlelight dinner at Hirschenwirt, massage therapies and breakfast in bed. Guest rooms at this hotel have satellite television, living-room areas and private bathrooms. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
Hotel Zum Hirschen
St. Julienstrasse 21-23
5020 Salzburg
Austria
011-43-662-889-030
zumhirschen.at
The family-owned and operated Hotel Auersperg Austria is within walking distance from Mirabellgarten, a recreational area with nature walking trails and bird watching. The garden also provides tours of the sites that were used as shooting locations for the classic film “The Sound of Music.” This hotel was founded in 1892, and offers amenities such as meeting rooms for conferences and banquets, complimentary access to high-speed Internet and an on-site restaurant and bar (“A” Bar) that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as cocktails. The hotel is also home to a courtyard garden with walking paths and the City Spa, which offers facial treatments and a sun room. Each of the 55 guest rooms at Hotel Auersperg includes an LCD television and private bathroom. Some rooms have a living-room area and marble-furnished bathrooms.
Hotel Auersperg Austria
Auerspergstrasse 61
5020 Salzburg
Austria
011-43-662-889-440
auersperg.at
The historic Hotel Goldener Hirsch is lodged in a building that is approximately 600 years old. It is only a five-minute drive from the Hohensalzburg Castle, an 11th-century fortress that is open to the public. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes from Salzburg International Airport and Mozart's birthplace. Hotel Goldener Hirsch provides amenities such as a business center with fax services, access to high-speed Internet throughout the hotel and an on-site restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant features a full-service bar as well. The Hotel Goldener Hirsch also provides wedding and banquet facilities. Each guest room has a flat-screen television, work desk and complimentary bathrobes.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch
Getreidegasse 37
5020 Salzburg
Austria
011-43-662-80840
starwoodhotels.com
