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Salzburg for LGBT'
Salzburg is a gem among Europe's metropolises thanks to its picturesque location on the Salzach River, its diverse cultural offerings and its rich cultural history. The slogan The stage of the world also applies to the LGBT' scene and, considering the only 150,000 inhabitants, the city has a very active and lively queer community with numerous LGBT' events.
Queer Salzburg
The Homosexual Initiative Salzburg, HOSI, organises the biggest gay clubbing event in the region, the HOSI-Fest, four times a year. The highlight of the year is Salzburg Pride. The small but vibrant nightlife scene is there to be enjoyed throughout the year.
Historic Salzburg
The history of Salzburg from the Middle Ages to modern times is evident throughout the town. Many a homosexual exerted influence on the fate of the city in those more than 1000 years. The Queer City Tour follows their traces on an exciting excursion.
Cultural Salzburg
Salzburg is the hotspot for culture enthusiasts: the Salzburg Festival and the Mozart Week, classical music, modern dance and free theatre – Salzburg offers a varied programme all year round. The Salzburg Landestheater regularly puts on LGBT-related shows in all its seasons.
Getting married in Salzburg
Each year, couples from all over the world tie the knot in the beautiful Mozart town. The splendid marble hall at Mirabell Palace is a particularly popular venue, where many same-sex marriages are celebrated. Insider tips for wedding venues include Leopoldskron Palace and the Franziskischlössl.
Salzburg Gay Guide
Salzburg is perfectly attuned to the needs of its diverse range of visitors. Numerous hotels are especially welcoming to gays and lesbians. Salzburg's culinary scene offers outstanding Austrian cuisine as well as a diverse range of international delicacies. Many of the trendiest bars are located, not far from each other, on the right-hand side of the Old Town in a part of town called Andräviertel – perfect for a convenient nightly pub crawl.
Additional Links and Information
- Current information about Salzburg for gays and lesbians can be found on Facebook under Gay Salzburg .
- GayGuide Salzburg presents the tourism attractions of Salzburg from a gay and lesbian perspective in two languages (German and English). Take a look online or order at brochures@salzburg.info.
- Homosexual Initiative (HOSI) Salzburg is a non-profit organization which has been dedicated to promoting openness and acceptance for 30 years. A diverse slate of events gives lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexual people the opportunity to get together in an open atmosphere.
