Salzburg, Austria, is approximately three hours west of Vienna. This city was founded around 700 A.D. and is home to Baroque buildings that dates back to the 18th century. This city has a rich musical heritage; it is the birthplace of Mozart and was the setting for the classic motion picture "The Sound of Music." Salzburg has been listed as a UNESCO Heritage site due to how well preserved its architecture is. Some of the accommodations in historic Salzburg are included among the Baroque buildings but there are modern hotels for visitors to choose from as well.
Hotel Auersperg was established in 1892 and offers an outdoor garden with walking paths, as well as the City Spa with sauna and massage therapies. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, Bar A, that serves breakfast throughout the day, and a conference center for meetings. Each of the 55 rooms features an LCD satellite television and access to high-speed Internet. Some of the rooms have private balconies and queen-sized beds. Hotel Auersperg is less than 10 minute's driving distance from Mirabellgarten, a recreational area that offers trails for hiking and cycling, as well as picnic facilities. The hotel is also near the Salzburger Landestheater, a performing arts venue that mounts theatrical productions, such as operas and musicals.
Hotel & Villa Auersperg
Auerspergstrasse 61
5020 Salzburg
Austria
011-43-662-889440
hotel-salzburg.net
Schloss Leopoldskron is a 270-year-old hotel that is less than five minute's walking distance from Old Town Salzburg and is also near the recreational facilities at Hans-Donnerberg Park, such as cycling and hiking trails, as well as opportunities for bird watching. Facilities for weddings and seminars are offered at the hotel. Schloss Leopoldskron also has a restaurant with an outdoor patio that overlooks the on-site lake. Each of the 12 suites in the hotel is furnished with antique furniture and includes a dining room area and king-size bed. Some of the suites include kitchenettes. This hotels was featured in the 1964 film "Sound of Music" as the home of the Von Trapp family.
Schloss Leopoldskron
Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58
5020 Salzburg
Austria
011-43-662-839830
schloss-leopoldskron.com
Hotel Salzburg West, an Austria Trend hotel, is a five-minute drive to Salzburg Airport and offers amenities such as a conference room for meetings and seminars, parking spaces for buses and an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each of the 152 guest rooms at this hotel feature satellite television, mini-bar and direct-dial telephone services. Some of the rooms offer fax machines and separate living room areas. Hotel Salzburg West is located next to the Designer Outlet Center, which offers retail stores and restaurants. The hotel is also within 20 minutes of Salzburg attractions, such as Mozart's birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral.
Hotel Salzburg West
Bundesstrasse 4
5073 Salzburg-Wals
Austria
011-43-662-858100
austria-trend.at
