Historic Bed & Breakfast
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1899/1900
What is the history of the property?
Major city growth and development of railroads made it necessary to expand the city of Salzburg by the end of 19th century. The former swamp-area outside the city walls was dried during that time, the train station of Salzburg was built and around it, a whole new quarter, all built in 1900 style, was developed. The Adlerhof is one of those buildings and - at least in Salzburg - a rare example of this building style.
During WWII the main train station was heavily bombed and altough the station itself was not destroyed, most buildings around it were. The Adlerhof building, miraculously was not harmed, so it stayed in the same style. The building hosted a cafe during the whole time of its existence, so what is now used as the breakfast room is the original 1900 cafe-location (very beautiful!)
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Fin de siècle - 1899 / 1900
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Near the Adlerhof is the main train station of Salzburg - which was also built by the end of 19th century by a scholar of Gustave Eiffel (it is a very beautiful example of 1900 train station architecture!). The historic city core of Salzburg (baroque style buildings) is just about 15 - 20 walking minutes away.
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes. Breakfast room (old 1900 café) was undergoing restauration works in 2020
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Beautiful stucco works outside of the building and inside as well
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
no particular guests, but after WWII the former café in the site was said to be mainly used by the American G.I.s who were stationed in Salzburg to secure the area.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
no special events
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
it is landmark protected building (no changes of the facade and parts of the interior are allowed; demolition of the building is forbidden)
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Town House and Café
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Our house is very different from the usual architecture and history, which made the rest of Salzburg so famous. Rather it is a part of modern Austrian history that is resembled here in our house - but the more ancient parts of Salzburg are just a short walk away ;)
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