Housing in Salzburg

The City of Salzburg is divided into 24 districts and 3 landscape zones, each with its own character.
Here is a selection of popular neighbourhoods in Salzburg:

Langwied: Located on the northern edge of the city, offering good transport links and growing infrastructure – ideal for those seeking a quiet yet close‑to‑the‑city home.
Andräviertel: Central location with late‑19th‑century architecture and an urban atmosphere.
Josefiau: Family‑friendly, close to nature and situated along the River Salzach.
Maxglan & Morzg: Quiet residential areas with excellent transport connections.
Aigen: Exclusive villa district with lots of greenery.
Liefering: Diverse neighbourhood structures, ideal for commuters.
Parsch: Peaceful, green area at the foot of the Gaisberg – popular with families and nature lovers.

The Salzburg region – including places like Wals‑Siezenheim or Seekirchen am Wallersee – also offers attractive alternatives with excellent transport links and often more affordable prices. Many communities around Salzburg are especially popular with early‑career professionals, families and commuters.

Province of Salzburg – popular residential areas

Obertrum am See: Further out, but with high living quality and excellent leisure value thanks to its proximity to the Trumer Lakes.
Wals‑Siezenheim: Directly on the city boundary with excellent infrastructure, shopping facilities and rapid connections to Salzburg.
Seekirchen am Wallersee: Popular with nature lovers – with direct railway access and leisure opportunities by the lake.
Eugendorf: Well connected by rail and motorway, with a growing residential structure and rural charm.
Grödig: Situated at the foot of the Untersberg, with direct bus connections to Salzburg and a high quality of life.
Elsbethen: South of the city, calm and green – ideal for families, with S‑Bahn access.
Hallwang: North of Salzburg, with good local amenities and fast links to the city.
Anif: Exclusive suburb with a villa‑like character, nature and culture – known for Anif Castle.

By car:
Salzburg is a major transport hub where the A1 (Vienna–Salzburg), A8 (Munich–Salzburg) and A10 (Villach–Salzburg) motorways meet. The city has several exits – from Salzburg Nord to Salzburg Süd – allowing direct access to the city.

By train:
Salzburg Central Station is well connected, with international long‑distance trains, regional and suburban services. As a border station with Germany, it offers excellent connections to neighbouring countries. The city centre is roughly a 15‑minute walk away, or you can take one of the many city bus lines.

By plane:
Salzburg Airport is located about 4 km west of the city centre. By bus or taxi, you can reach the centre in around 15 minutes. The airport is served by numerous international airlines, making travel from abroad convenient.