Messezentrum Salzburg
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The Messezentrum Salzburg is an exhibition center in the Austrian state capital of Salzburg
, in the district of Liefering. Next to the Messezentrum Salzburg, there is the Salzburgarena
, a multi-functional event hall.
With about 37 trade fairs and exhibitions, the Messezentrum Salzburg attracts up to 591,599 visitors each year.
The majority of the trade fairs are organized by Reed Exhibitions, which is an internationally operating corporation group, some are organized by the Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH and by guest organizers. Since the halls of the Messezentrum are connected with the Salzburgarena
through an indoor-access, it is possible to combine the two locations for an event.
chose a site in the district of Liefering.
In 1974 the first three halls were used for a trade fair
(AutoZum). The fourth hall was completed in 1974, with two more halls opened in 1976. Today, there are 15 multi-functional halls.
is a multi-functional hall directly connected to the Messezentrum Salzburg. It was opened in 2003 and is used for major events. The oval wooden dome of the Salzburgarena is the largest in Western Austria
and there is space for up to 6,700 people people.
and the main station are close (ca. 3 km).
The Messezentrum Salzburg is an exhibition center in the Austrian state capital of Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
, in the district of Liefering. Next to the Messezentrum Salzburg, there is the Salzburgarena
Salzburgarena
The Salzburgarena is a multi-functional hall and is situated in the Austrian state capital of Salzburg, in the district of Liefering. It is a venue for concerts, sporting events and due to flexible seating arrangements, there is space for up to 6700 people...
, a multi-functional event hall.
With about 37 trade fairs and exhibitions, the Messezentrum Salzburg attracts up to 591,599 visitors each year.
The majority of the trade fairs are organized by Reed Exhibitions, which is an internationally operating corporation group, some are organized by the Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH and by guest organizers. Since the halls of the Messezentrum are connected with the Salzburgarena
Salzburgarena
The Salzburgarena is a multi-functional hall and is situated in the Austrian state capital of Salzburg, in the district of Liefering. It is a venue for concerts, sporting events and due to flexible seating arrangements, there is space for up to 6700 people...
through an indoor-access, it is possible to combine the two locations for an event.
History
Today’s Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH was founded as „Salzburger Ausstellungs Zentrum Ges.m.b.H." in 1973 by the City of Salzburg, the Province of Salzburg and the Chamber of Commerce. In 1969 a new, permanent location for the Dult, a public festival of Salzburg, was needed. The municipal councilMunicipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
chose a site in the district of Liefering.
In 1974 the first three halls were used for a trade fair
Trade fair
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
(AutoZum). The fourth hall was completed in 1974, with two more halls opened in 1976. Today, there are 15 multi-functional halls.
Data
Total size of exhibition halls: 34,828 m² (without Salzburgarena)- Exhibition halls: 15 multi-functional halls laid out in a concentric pattern
- Size of exhibition halls: 1,650 m² up to 6,000 m²
- Number of visitors per year: around 591,599
- Digital information system for visitors, WLAN
- Outdoor area: 22,000 m²
- 3,400 parking spaces
Trade fairs organized by the Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH
- Auto Messe Salzburg - International trade fair for cars, motorcycles and tuning
- Berufs-Info-Messe
- Classic Expo – International trade fair for classic cars
- Musik Salzburg
- Monumento – Trade fair for monument preservation
- Quo Vadis
- Salzburger Dult - Public festival of Salzburg
- Salzburger Spielemesse
Salzburgarena
The SalzburgarenaSalzburgarena
The Salzburgarena is a multi-functional hall and is situated in the Austrian state capital of Salzburg, in the district of Liefering. It is a venue for concerts, sporting events and due to flexible seating arrangements, there is space for up to 6700 people...
is a multi-functional hall directly connected to the Messezentrum Salzburg. It was opened in 2003 and is used for major events. The oval wooden dome of the Salzburgarena is the largest in Western Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and there is space for up to 6,700 people people.
Access
The Messezentrum Salzburg has its own exit on the motorway A1, or it can be reached via the Münchner Bundesstraße. From the city centre the city bus no 1 stops in front of the Messezentrum (free ride when there is an event). There are 3,400 car parking spaces which are used as Park & Ride car parks during July and August. The Salzburg AirportSalzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport or W. A. Mozart Airport is the second largest airport in Austria.Salzburg Airport presents itself as a modern regional airport, which creates jobs and plays an ever increasing role as a strong investor in the economy and the tourist industry...
and the main station are close (ca. 3 km).