Event Dates
From: Friday, August 29, 2025
To: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Gay CSD Salzburg Pride 2025
Salzburg is awash with rainbows in September as the annual Salzburg Pride festivities take over the city.
Gay CSD Salzburg Pride 2025
Salzburg is awash with rainbows in September as the annual Salzburg Pride festivities take over the city for a weekend of parties and parades.
- Are you visiting for Salzburg Pride? Stay close to all the festivities at the Hotel & Villa Auersperg Salzburg, a 4-star hotel rated “Superb” by guests with beautiful decor, exceptional views and a perfect location.
Salzburg Pride Schedule
- Next Edition: Friday 29th August – Sunday 7th September, 2024
- Although small compared to other pride marches (with about 1,200 participants), the event is full of colourful events and parties. Each year the event has grown and attracts more visitors looking for an end of summer escape.
Opening Ceremony & Parties
- Friday – Events typically begin at 7 pm with a warm-up party at HOSI Salzburg featuring guest Drag artists, live performances, and a fun drag-bingo show. The official opening ceremony takes place at 9 pm.
- The party continues at 10 pm in Mexx Gay Bar with the annual “Queer Night” party. Those looking for something a little harder should head to Dark Eagle for the Fetish Night with several Mr Leather Sash holders from across Europe in attendance.
The Main Parade & After Party
- Saturday – Start your day with the Queer city tour from noon and discover famous gay personalities from the town.
- The main parade line-up is at 4 pm, and the march begins at 5 pm. Accompanied by music, the procession goes to Uniplatz in front of ARGEKultur, with two rallies at the Chamber of Labour and Mirabellplatz.
- Events continue at 7 pm with a closing programme featuring art, culture and acrobatics. Events continue from 9 pm the Pride Night/ CSD festival, a gay party night held in the ARGEKultur, an event and cultural centre.
- The after-party kicks off at 3 am in Mexxx Gay Bar.
- Stay close to all the gay bars at the NH Collection Salzburg City, a 4-star hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring a modern gym, spacious rooms and modern decor.
Closing Brunch
- On Sunday, enjoy a pride brunch at Café am Kai directly on the Salzach from 9 am, offering a great view of the world-famous backdrop of Salzburg.
Other things to do in Salzburg
After all the partying, make sure you spend time exploring the stunning sights of Salzburg.
- Take the queer city tour, visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress,
- Explore the Salzburg Cathedral with its spectacular catacombs,
- Tour the streets of Salzburg’s old town.
- Other highlights include a Mozartkugel tasting. A Mozartkugel is a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio, marzipan and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate. It was originally known as Mozart-Bonbon, created in 1890 by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst and named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical “The Sound of Music” on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” was shot.
- Finally, don’t miss a photo op at the Rainbow bench on the Rose Hill in Mirabellpark.
Recommended Hotels in Salzburg
The following hotels are close to the pride celebrations and city’s top attractions:
Hotel am Mirabellplatz, Hotel & Petit Spa Auersperg, Hyperion Hotel, Hotel Bristol
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Hotel Bristol is one of our favourites
and is close to all the gay bars and clubs.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Gay CSD Salzburg Pride Facebook
Gay Map of Salzburg
Makartplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Hotel Bristol is situated in the heart of Salzburg, only a few steps away from Mirabell Palace and the Festival Houses. Family-run for 3 generations, this historic 5-star hotel offers an award-winning restaurant and free WiFi throughout the hotel.
The spacious and elegant non-smoking rooms are air-conditioned and individually furnished. They overlook the city and feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe. Complimentary mineral water
Rainerstraße 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Located in Salzburg, 200 m from Mirabell Palace, Hyperion Hotel Salzburg features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box.
Auerspergstraße 61, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Family-run for 3 generations, the small and elegant boutique Hotel & Petit Spa Auersperg is located only a 15-minute walk from the historic center of Salzburg and features a charming garden terrace and a spa area with a roof terrace.
The individually designed non-smoking rooms range from classic to modern style. They are located in the hotel and the adjacent Villa Auersperg, a city villa from the mid-19th century. All rooms feature coffee and tea making facilities.
Paris-Lodron-Straße 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
The boutique Hotel am Mirabellplatz is directly opposite the Mirabell Palace and the Salzburg Congress Centre, and only a short walk from the Old Town. Free WiFi is available.
The modern and individually designed rooms of the Hotel am Mirabellplatz are equipped with a minibar, a safe, an air conditioner, and a bathroom with hairdryer and make-up mirror.
13, Mertensstraße, Elisabeth-Vorstadt, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Gay Cruising Bar wirh sex and fetish nights
Gabelsbergerstraße 26, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Host of pop-up LGBTQ nights held throughout the year in Salzburg
Paracelsusstraße 11, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Gay bar with cruising area and host of several fetish paries throughtout the year
Schallmooser Hauptstraße 20, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Open 7 days a week, Bar and discotheque at the end of Linzergasse. Popular with everyone
Recommended Hotels in Salzburg
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Hotel Bristol
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, heart of Salzburg, near Mirabell Palace.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Elegant rooms, flat-screen TV.
- Historic charm with modern luxury, perfect for cultural exploration and proximity to attractions.
Hyperion Hotel
5 Star, Great Value
- 5-star, 200 m from Mirabell Palace, terrace.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV.
- Contemporary and comfortable, ideal for a luxurious stay in central Salzburg.
Hotel & Spa Auersperg
4 Star, Style & Luxury
- 4-star, family-run, boutique with garden terrace.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Individually designed rooms.
- Elegant and intimate, offering a unique spa experience in a tranquil setting.
Hotel am Mirabellplatz
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, opposite Mirabell Palace, boutique hotel.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Minibar, air conditioner, free WiFi.
- Modern comfort in a prime location, perfect for enjoying Salzburg’s historic beauty.
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