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Salzburg is a state (land) of Austria. It is officially named Land Salzburg, colloquially Salzburgerland, to distinguish it from its eponymous capital, the City of Salzburg. With its centuries-long history as an independent Prince-Bishopric, Salzburg's tradition differs from the other Austrian lands.
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Salzburg's "Altstadt" (Old Town) has internationally renowned baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers North of the Alps.
It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Salzburg is the birthplace of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and is famous for its attractive setting and scenic Alpine backdrop. It also hosts three universities and a large population of students.
In the mid‑20th century, the city was a filming location for parts of the musical play and film "The Sound of Music." Several scenes were filmed at Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg Global's historic home.
If you require a visa for Austria, please register on Mobilize as soon as possible and contact Penelope (poeguet@salzburgglobal.org) with a copy of your passport, so that we can provide you with an official letter of invitation for your visa application. In addition, we will send a visa support message to the respective Embassy or Consulate on your behalf.
Schloss Leopoldskron is both home to Salzburg Global Seminar and a hotel, the revenue of which directly supports our mission: to challenge current and future leaders to shape a better world.
Schloss Leopoldskron has never been a museum or some historic jewel preserved in amber. Instead, it has always been a living, breathing, working space, ever-changing with the needs and desires of its occupiers and owners across its hundreds of years of history. In 2018, a group of young Salzburg Global Fellows protested about artworks in some rooms.
Since that 2018 protest, Salzburg Global has undertaken a comprehensive review of the artwork and other elements of Schloss Leopoldskron’s cultural history, heritage, and representation.
Salzburg Global has put together a booklet on the Contested Histories and Cultural Heritage of Schloss Leopoldskron, which aims to ensure that everyone who visits our space now and in the future is provided with information about the complex history of the building, and the sometimes difficult and contested historical and cultural layers that are part of the place.
Participants will also notice when they are here that many of the cultural objects referenced in the booklet are displayed with contextual information accompanying them on placards throughout the building.
At the beginning of the program, a tour of the Schloss will introduce participants to the cultural heritage of the spaces in which you will be spending the subsequent four days.
New artworks installed since 2018 are part of ongoing curation projects that aim to ensure that the richness and diversity of Salzburg Global’s programs and Fellows are made manifest throughout its facilities and increase the visual representations of its mission and values throughout the property.
Guests may use parking spaces within the property at no charge. Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron cannot be held accountable for any damage or theft.
Taxis are available at all main tourist destinations, as well as Salzburg Airport and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. Most taxi drivers know our location. Please be mindful that not all taxis accept credit/debit cards.
You can reach Salzburg by Flixbus from various locations in Europe. Once in Salzburg, you can take a number 22 bus from the city center to Firmianstrasse (a five-minute walk to the Schloss).
In addition, there is a number 11 bus leaving between Salzburg Messe and Akademisches Gymnasium (a two-minute walking distance from the Schloss).
In the summer (May to September), a number 23 bus stops at Leopoldskroner Freibad (the public pool next to the Schloss).
If you are flying into Salzburg Airport, please take a taxi from outside the terminal to Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron. The cost is approximately €15.00. However, many international travelers find it more convenient to fly via Munich, Germany, or Vienna, Austria, and take the train.
Salzburg's main train station, also known as Salzburger Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf, is located on a main rail route between Vienna and Munich and is served frequently daily by trains traveling this route. For train times to Salzburg, please visit the Austrian National Railways (ÖBB) or the German Railway (Deutsche Bahn) if you are traveling to Salzburg from Germany.
Participants are housed at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron, either in the Schloss itself or the neighboring 400-year-old Meierhof.
All meals during the program will be provided, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in the Schloss. Salzburg Global complies fully with European Union legislation on labeling food allergens (EU Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers). It includes a notice of potential allergens on its menus during meal times. Please let us know before arrival if you have any specific food allergies, and ask our service staff if you have any particular questions regarding ingredients. Please note that we do not offer room service. Cold drinks (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks) and light snacks are available in the evenings.
Please note that Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron is a smoke-free facility. Due to the heritage-protected status of the buildings, rooms and suites do not have air conditioning. However, all rooms and suites are equipped with fans. The Reception at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron, with its 17-acre park, is located outside the Old Town of Salzburg (approx. 2 km/1.3 miles). You can reach the Old Town by foot in about 25 minutes, by bicycle (which you rent from Reception free of charge) in about 10-15 minutes, and by car in less than 10 minutes (main train station 10-15 minutes). The closest public bus stop is 12 minutes by foot.
Our address is:
Salzburg Global Seminar
Schloss Leopoldskron
Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58
A-5020 Salzburg
AUSTRIA
Guests can reach our reception desk at: +43 (662) 839 83-2000.
Rooms are available from 15:00 CET on arrival day. Check-out time is 11:00 CET at the latest.
Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron is generally accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Please note, however, that the historic infrastructure may provide minor obstacles, such as doorsteps, uneven floors, or tight paths, which may be challenging to overcome without help. Our staff will be glad to help as needed. Should you have any special requests in this regard, kindly contact us ahead of your arrival. A wheelchair-friendly room is available on request.
Dress at Salzburg Global is generally informal. However, many programs have a festive concert and farewell meal on the final evening, where semi-formal clothing or national dress is encouraged. Participants are also encouraged to bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes for excursions into town.
We also recommend wearing the name tag we'll provide you to help others know who you are!
Winter temperatures in Salzburg average around 2 degrees Celsius. Participants coming to winter sessions (October–March) should bring warm winter clothing. Salzburg is infamous for its damp weather all year; participants are encouraged to bring a raincoat or umbrella, regardless of the season. View the latest forecast.
An ironing station with a board and iron is located on the second floor of the Meierhof. In the Schloss, all suites are equipped with an ironing board and iron.
The local currency is the Euro (EUR €). Local banks have ATMs that accept most international banking cards for cash withdrawals. This option will give you the most favorable exchange rate. A PIN is required to utilize the ATMs. Most stores and restaurants in Austria accept payments with credit and debit cards.
If a medical problem should arise, the program staff in Salzburg will assist you in finding an appropriate doctor. Please notify us of any medical conditions you may have that could require attention during your stay. You should bring with you any personal prescription medicines you usually take. Austria has reciprocal agreements with the national health insurance organizations of some countries. Please bring the appropriate documentation if this applies to you (participating countries: Australia, Canada, EU countries, Japan, Singapore, USA; or check with your local insurance provider before departure).
You can find the latest COVID-19 information on Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron's website, which is updated regularly. Furthermore, staff will share additional information related specifically to the program separately.
Wireless internet access is available throughout the Schloss and Meierhof buildings. The free WiFi is called "Hotel Wifi." You'll receive a password when you check in. A member of staff will always be on hand to remind you in case you forget!
The electric current is 220 volts. Please bring your own adapters.
The following options are available for making telephone calls at Salzburg Global Seminar:
The main telephone number at Salzburg Global Seminar is +43 (662) 839 83-2000. In addition, there is a staff member at Reception to transfer calls and/or take messages.
Social activities during the program may include a concert in the Schloss, a farewell dinner, and time to explore the historic city of Salzburg. Informal gatherings in the evenings provide space for participants to network and unwind through music and dancing. Guests can also borrow bicycles from Reception to explore the city.
There is a small fitness center on-site, and there are many walking and running trails near the premises, with jogging maps provided by Reception. Towels and water are provided in both the fitness center all day and Reception between 05:00 and 08:00. Please bring appropriate attire if you wish to take advantage of these options.
There is a small supermarket (Billa) on Moosstrasse, which is about a ten-minute walk away and can be reached by turning left out of the Schloss and following the street until you reach a regulated crossing. Then, turn left again and follow the road for another minute. You will see the supermarket on your left-hand side. The supermarket is open from 07:15 to 19:30, Monday to Friday, 07:15 to 18:00 on Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
There is a wide variety of stores in the city center, approximately a 25-minute walk away. You can get directions from Reception.
We strongly encourage all participants to shed their professional personae and to speak as individuals during the meetings. Truly open exchange can only be achieved if all are secure in the knowledge that their remarks are considered "off the record," and thus, all our meetings are covered by the Chatham House Rule.
No direct attribution of any statement may be made in print, online, via social media, or in any broadcast without the express prior permission of the statement's author.
All participants are provided with a program schedule complete with start times and room assignments, and a floor plan of the Schloss and Meierhof. We expect all participants to be punctual so that panels and working groups may start on time. All changes to the times or rooms will be announced by Salzburg Global’s Program Staff. When in sessions and meals, please turn your mobile phone to silent to minimize distraction to other participants.
It is critical to the success of our operation and programs that an atmosphere of respect, trust, and safety be established and maintained at all times.
As part of its core values, Salzburg Global Seminar is committed to the elimination of discriminatory practices. Bearing in mind that cultural and behavioral norms may vary, Salzburg Global Seminar will not tolerate any form of harassment on the part of its employees and participants. Salzburg Global expressly prohibits any form of inappropriate conduct or harassment of employees or participants based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Harassment and similar inappropriate conduct is prohibited, including verbal, physical or visual conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion to an individual based on the employee or participant’s protected characteristic or status, when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee’s work performance or participant’s program participation, creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment, or otherwise adversely affecting an individual’s wellbeing.
Salzburg Global Seminar will not tolerate such harassment and similarly inappropriate behaviors. Sexual harassment is a specific kind of inappropriate conduct prohibited by this policy. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwanted, uninvited, and unwelcomed behavior directed at another because of their sex.
Any individual who believes that he or she is being subjected to any form of harassment should make it clear to the offending party that such behavior is offensive and contrary to Salzburg Global Seminar policy. A report of harassment should be immediately brought to the attention of the Program Director or Senior Management. Salzburg Global Seminar reserves the right to ask anyone it believes has engaged in harassment as defined in this policy to leave its premises at their personal cost.
If you would like to book extra nights at the hotel, before or after your program, please indicate this on the hotel booking form shared by the program staff. Whilst we will do our best to accommodate your request, we cannot guarantee hotel availability. You will receive a confirmation email from the program staff. Extra nights will be charged at the hotel reception on check-out, separately from program fees.
If there is a fee for your program, you can pay either by bank transfer or online via credit card, using our payment portal. Details are provided on your proforma invoice, which you will receive via email once you have registered. When you pay for a program online using a credit card, you will receive an automatic payment confirmation via email. For both payment methods, you will receive an official receipt from our hotel reception when you attend your program in Salzburg.
For some programs, we can offer reimbursement of your return, economy-class flight/train/bus tickets. Program staff will let you know if reimbursement is available for your program and the reimbursement limit. You should book your economy-class travel tickets and once the program has started, you will be able to apply for reimbursement. The instructions for reimbursement will be shared with you via the Mobilize platform. Please note that we are unable to reimburse business-class flight tickets.
Salzburg Global uses an online engagement tool (Mobilize) to create space for our participants and Fellows, where they can interact with each other, share ideas, and keep updated on specific programs and our Salzburg Global community in general. In order to register for the platform, please use this link. Please note that the platform is only open to participants and Fellows of Salzburg Global, and specific groups inside the community only to confirmed participants of the respective program. While Mobilize has an app that can be used on smartphones and tablets, we recommend registering first with a desktop/laptop, making sure that the respective browser is up to date. If you have problems registering with a specific email account, please try a different one. Business accounts often include restrictions as to which programs the account holder can register for. If you encounter problems that restrict you from registering on Mobilize, please contact info@salzburgglobal.org.
Hotel guests are liable for any damage caused. The Hotel assumes only fault-based liability for damage to objects provided by the guest or loss of such objects and rules out any liability for faults of third parties. The guest is responsible for returning all facilities to the Hotel in their previous condition. Any damage caused or items disappeared shall be charged to the guest. In case of exceptional soiling (caused by guests and/or pets) and/or damage in guest rooms, suites, and/or public areas the Hotel charges a minimum cleaning or repair fee of EUR 100.00.