Seminars, workshops, company dinners and weddings for up to 100 guests can be held at Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, a five-star superior castle hotel on the Mönchsberg, high above the old town of Salzburg, Austria. Groups can book individual rooms or hire the entire castle, with its 24 rooms and suites, its spa and a private park of 14,000 m².
Seminars and company events
The castle hosts seminars, conferences, workshops and corporate events, with modern event technology, flexible seating layouts and an in-house events team. Meetings can be held in the historic Gothic Salon or the modern Mönchstein Saal, and the park is available for outdoor sessions and team activities. The hotel arranges supporting programs such as a castle dinner, a barbecue in the park, a private concert or theater performance, or excursions to Salzburg's landmarks. The city center is a few minutes away, while the grounds stay private.
Weddings and receptions
Civil ceremonies can be held inside the hotel, and in fine weather in the park. Open-air free ceremonies take place in the Villa Haerdtl garden or at the Sissi Pavilion, and the castle chapel suits small ceremonies; church weddings are not possible on site. Receptions and photographs use the park, the historic salons and a terrace with a panoramic view of Salzburg. The events team prepares a tailored proposal, coordinates suppliers and supports the couple through the day. Guests can be styled at the in-house spa, and the whole castle can be booked exclusively.
Rooms and capacities
The rooms together hold up to 100 guests. The Gothic Salon has period furniture, artworks and views over the city. The Mönchstein Saal is a modern banquet room with a 75 m² foyer and its own bar, suggested for winter weddings. The Glass Garden restaurant has striking contemporary architecture. Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein, built in glass, opens onto a terrace with a panoramic view. The Salzach Terrace is used for receptions and fireworks, and the 14,000 m² park with old trees hosts open-air events, barbecues and concerts. Guest numbers and room allocation are set with the events team for each event.
Accommodation
The hotel has 24 individually decorated rooms and suites, so attendees can stay at the event venue. Room types include tower rooms, castle rooms, garden rooms and several named suites. The Mönchstein Spa has an outdoor infinity pool, a whirlpool, a steam bath, a sauna and relaxation areas, and is included when the whole castle is hired.
Catering
Catering for events comes from the kitchen of The Glass Garden, which holds one Michelin star and four Gault&Millau toques. Menus range from a formal castle dinner to a standing reception. The Apollo Bar serves drinks with a view over Salzburg.
History and setting
The castle was first mentioned in records in 1350. It stands in a private park on the Mönchsberg, the wooded hill that rises directly above the old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel combines the historic main building with modern additions such as the glass restaurant and the infinity pool.
Getting there
The hotel is at Mönchsberg Park 26, 5020 Salzburg. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station, with direct trains from Vienna and Munich. Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart is the nearest airport, on the western edge of the city.
