The districts of Salzburg
Would you like to learn more about Salzburg and its districts? We at BAMBERGER IMMOBILIEN introduce you to all the districts and show you the charming sides of the city and what each of Salzburg’s districts are known for.
Aigen
Aigen is predominantly a villa district. The district was first incorporated into the city in 1935 and finally in 1939. Most of the stately villas with their large parks were built between 1850 and 1914. Particularly well known, for example, are the Villa Schmederer, the Villa Honsig and Erlenburg and, of course, the Villa Lamberg, which was to become famous as the Trapp Villa after a conversion in 1924.
Today, Aigen is a sought-after residential area and one of the most expensive residential districts with a still large proportion of natural space alongside areas for apartment buildings and single-family homes, an ideal residential area for families, in other words, but also the residence of prominent personalities. Along the Salzach river, the old town is quickly reached from Aigen.
Altstadt
Those who live in Salzburg’s city centre live in splendid historical surroundings, right in the middle of the action and the diverse hustle and bustle of the world-famous tourism hotspot. Surrounded by world-famous sights, buildings steeped in history and unique residential rarities, there is an indescribable atmosphere that makes residents go into raptures at times.
The Old Town comprises the area of the historic old town between the Mönchsberg and the Kapuzinerberg, situated on both banks of the river, to the right and left of the Salzach. On 7 December 1996, it (including Festungsberg, Mönchsberg, Inneres Nonntal, right-sided Old Town and Kapuzinerberg) was awarded the distinction of “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
This residential area is a modern and urban place to live. In the last years of the monarchy, Elisabeth Vorstadt was one of the most important urban expansion areas in Salzburg.
The numerous Ceconi villas situated on the quay of the Salzach River characterise the district today, as do apartment blocks and high-rise buildings that lend it a contemporary suburban flair. The quarter is centrally located. The railway station infrastructure provides many transport connections and first-class mobility in all directions.
Gneis
This district in the south of the city directly adjoins the grassland and is therefore characterised by an exceptional quality of life. The surrounding area offers numerous leisure and sports facilities. In summer, for example, the nearby Leopoldskron open-air swimming pool and the Almkanal, which has excellent water quality, provide cooling. Originally, Gneis consisted of widely spaced farms and detached houses with cultivated gardens, but today it is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the city.
Gnigl
Even in Roman times, there were transport connections from Salzburg to Linz or Graz, and the precursors of the Linz and Graz main roads, which were built next to the moor on the firm ground of the Kapuzinerberg and Heuberg mountains, are correspondingly old. Since the incorporation of the district in 1935, Gnigl has been a popular residential area that has partly retained its rural charm , but at the same time has an excellent infrastructure with good connections to the public transport network. The former Ischlerbahn route is now a very popular cycling and hiking path for young and old.
Itzling
In its early days, Itzling was still part of the municipality of Gnigl and strongly characterised by residential buildings for railway employees. In the 1930s it developed into a district of its own in Salzburg with a good infrastructure, close to the railway station and with perfect bus and motorway connections. Itzling is very popular as a place to live, especially among the young population, because although the district forms the geographical centre of Salzburg, you can quickly reach the countryside from here. For example, the pilgrimage church of Maria Plain, situated in a landscape conservation area, can be reached in just a few minutes. In the last two decades, numerous research and educational institutions have settled in Itzling, creating a science park.
Langwied und Kasern
This young district combines the discrepancy of grassland under nature conservation on the one hand and residential and commercial areas on the other. Between the Waldorf School at the end of Langwied and the parish of St. Severin, however, nature predominates.
There are beautiful paths for walking, cycling and jogging.
The area is therefore particularly popular with families, sports enthusiasts and outdoor fans.
Lehen
This neighbourhood is densely populated and, as a multicultural district, offers both modern city life and excellent infrastructure. Until the 19th century, Lehen was a flood plain of the Salzach and Glan rivers. With the construction of Ignaz-Harrer-Strasse, the main artery in Lehen, residential and commercial buildings were then built in the style of the late Wilhelminian period. Today, Lehen works under the motto “consultation, encounter and participation” and pursues the goal of sustainably improving the quality of life in the district for the benefit of the residents. It has been understood that a district is most attractive when its residents can actively participate in social life.
Leopoldskron
South of the Stadtberge lies the beautiful Leopoldskron, whose area is largely identical to the landscape conservation area of the same name. Only a few minutes’ walk from the old town, you find yourself in the middle of greenery. Next to the rococo-style Leopoldskron Castle with its listed baroque garden lies the idyllic pond, which is used by many as a local recreation area. In 1920 Max Reinhard founded the Salzburg Festival here in the castle together with Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss. The first production of Jedermann was written and performed at Domplatz. The rest is history. Today, the castle offers the opportunity to reside in an idyllic setting close to the city centre during a visit to Salzburg.
Liefering
Liefering is Salzburg’s most populous district after Lehen. Situated at the confluence of the Saalach and Salzach rivers, the area is ancient cultural soil and a well-researched settlement area with Achaeological finds dating from the Neolithic and Roman periods to the Middle Ages. In the Battle of the Walserfeld between Austria and Napoleon’s troops in December 1800, the Count’s Hill was also wildly contested. Today, the Liefering Culture Trail offers exciting insights into the development of this part of town on picture boards. The old core of Liefering around the church is affectionately called the “village in the city” because of its village-like character. However, the district offers both: an attractive village centre and a versatile infrastructure. As a residential area, Liefering has the most detached and semi-detached houses in the city, and the nearby Salzachseen lakes and the Saalach Auen are a popular local recreation area.
Maxglan
As a charming district with history and a village character, Maxglan offers a special flair as a residential area: close to Maxglan’s main street, the neighbourhood appears particularly urban, with a good infrastructure and many shops. However, the further out of town you get, the greener it becomes.
Once the largest village in Austria, Maxglan is now a popular residential area for young and old alike, the area around the Maximilian Church as well as the Burgfried area with many villas along the Glan. But also the settlements near the Aiglhof and the area around the Innsbrucker Bundesstraße, the second main artery of the district, have many advantages to offer.
Morzg
Most of the land in the sprawling neighbourhood, which extends to Hellbrunn, is still grassland, natural forest zones or used for agriculture. That is why Morzg still has the lowest population density in Salzburg.
The picturesque residential area scores with very good infrastructure, a wonderful baroque church and an idyllic village centre.
Mülln
Mülln is the smallest district of Salzburg in terms of area. It scores with its historical location at the foothills of the Mönchsberg, around the Müllner Hügel and the characteristic parish church, which is visible from afar like a landmark. Mülln once emerged from a village with mills that supplied the bishop’s seat, the monasteries and the town with flour and bread. Since 1621, beer has been brewed by the monks in what was then the Augustinian monastery and is now Müllnerbräu – a tradition that has been preserved at the foot of the Mönchsberg to this day and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike in the unique ambience of the historic building. An extremely diverse gastronomic scene completes the offer. As an exclusive residential area close to the old town, Mülln is particularly characterised by detached houses and villas.
Neustadt
Neustadt is the name of the district around the Andräkirche. The district stretches all the way down to the Salzach River and is by far one of the most popular residential areas. The beautiful old buildings and Wilhelminian style villas along the Salzach are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the Andräviertel, boulevard-like streets convey a truly metropolitan flair. In addition, a lively business life together with a modern coffee house scene and the weekly market called Schranne, which takes place every Thursday, create a very special atmosphere that attracts a colourful public. Mirabell Palace with its world-famous garden and the spa garden with the enchanting Rose Hill and a magnificent view of the fortress and old town invite you to take a walk.
Nonntal
Adjacent to the old town, Nonntal offers an ideal balance to city life with its green recreational areas around Freisaal Palace and Donnenberg Park. In this district of Salzburg, many houses still look as they did in Mozart’s time in the 18th century. Today, Nonntal is known above all as a family-friendly residential area and educational centre, as it is home to several grammar schools and the University of Salzburg.
Numerous small restaurants, cafés, galleries and shops invite you to stroll around and exude a Mediterranean flair.
Parsch
Parsch is a quiet district, but close to the city centre, situated at the foot of the Gaisberg. Its image is characterised by detached and semi-detached houses with their large gardens, which offer plenty of privacy.
Salzburg-Parsch is an ideal residential area that offers a lot of variety due to its perfect symbiosis of city and nature. Between the Salzach and Bürgelsteinstrasse lies the spacious Volksgarten, a place that is equally popular in summer and winter for leisure and sports activities ranging from beach volleyball to ice skating.
Riedenburg
This district is the gateway to the old town and is sheltered from the wind by the Rainberg and Mönchsberg. In addition to Wilhelminian-style villas and elegant gardens, there are also beautiful, architecturally distinctive new buildings here. With the construction of the Neutor, the district once came to life because it was possible to get to the old town in no time at all. Today, Riedenburg is a fantastic residential area with one of the most popular locations due to the short distances to the city centre. The historic centre just below the fortress hill is part of the World Heritage Site of the City of Salzburg, and as a balance to city life, there are numerous recreational areas in the immediate vicinity.
Salzburg Süd
The dynamic districts of Herrnau (on the Hellbrunner Allee side) and Josefiau (on the Salzach side) are highly sought-after residential locations in the south of Salzburg. From both you can reach the old town quickly and easily. Alpenstraße, designed as a panorama road, connects the two neighbourhoods.
Between the green belt along Hellbrunner Allee and the floodplain forests along the river bank, you will find a really good infrastructure, numerous shopping and nightlife options and excellent transport connections in all directions.
Schallmoos
Despite its proximity to the city centre, Schallmoos is one of Salzburg’s younger districts, a residential area for the young and young-at-heart who appreciate the urban lifestyle. Here you live at the pulse of the city. It was not until the 17th century that Archbishop Paris Lodron began to cultivate the original moorland and turn it into agricultural land. Gradually, today’s roads were built on the old drainage canals and individual larger farms gradually settled.
Today, a modern business life and contemporary architecture make the historic part of Schallmoos so interesting. But culture is not neglected in this part of town either, as numerous locations characterise the trendy district, attracting connoisseurs and night owls alike.
Taxham
This district may seem young, but it is actually ancient cultural soil. Not only did a Roman road run along Kleßheimer Allee, but the remains of a Roman estate were also discovered. Until the 1950s, the area of today’s Taxham was essentially undeveloped. Due to the prevailing housing shortage, a new district with educational centres and two churches was then designed in this area. The affordable residential area with good infrastructure is not only popular with families.
And the local supply is also good, as Taxham is home to Europark, the largest shopping centre in western Austria with over 130 different shops.
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