Private Transfer to Arthotel Blaue Gans on Getreidegasse
A centuries-old inn filled with contemporary art, set inside the pedestrian zone and only a few steps from the Festival halls. We drive you from the airport to the closest permitted stopping point and help carry your luggage the final stretch.
Why arriving at the Blaue Gans works differently from other hotels
VPC Chauffeur-Team
Chauffeurs and dispatch, VPC Premium Transfer
Arthotel Blaue Gans stands at Getreidegasse 41-43, at the western end of the lane every visitor to Salzburg knows. The building sits inside the old town pedestrian zone. For us that means one thing: there is no classic forecourt in front of the door, as you would find at the hotels along the Salzach. Vehicle access to the old town is tightly restricted by time and by permit, and we respect those rules.
In practice we agree a stopping point with every guest at the edge of the pedestrian zone, usually around Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz, from where the hotel is a short walk away. Your chauffeur helps you out of the car, takes the suitcases and, if you wish, walks with you to reception. If you travel with a lot of luggage, tell us when booking so we can plan for it and, where needed, coordinate with the hotel.
Our key advice for the summer Festival season: expect crowds, barriers and drop-off traffic around Hofstallgasse in the evenings. Guests of the Blaue Gans have a real advantage here, because they can walk to the Festival halls in a few minutes. You only really need the car for the airport, the station, excursions or dinner outside the city, and that is exactly where we come in.
An old inn that became a gallery
The Blaue Gans is one of the most storied places to stay in Salzburg. The building is so old that its exact year of construction can no longer be determined with certainty. Vaulted ceilings, timber beams and thick walls speak of centuries as an inn on one of the city's most important trading lanes. Today the four-star house presents itself as an art hotel: contemporary works hang in corridors, rooms and public spaces, and the contrast between old walls and modern art defines its atmosphere.
For many guests that blend is the reason to stay here. Visitors travelling to the Salzburg Festival often look for a house where culture does not start at the concert hall door. At the Blaue Gans you sleep among paintings and sculptures, step outside onto Getreidegasse, and within a few steps reach Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz with its horse fountain and Hofstallgasse with the Grosses Festspielhaus, the Haus für Mozart and the Felsenreitschule.
This location is a gift for anyone on foot and a small challenge for arrival. Getreidegasse is narrow, busy and closed to general traffic. If you come by rental car or your own vehicle, you have to find a garage and then pull your luggage through the old town, often across cobblestones. With a private chauffeur you avoid all of that: we know the permitted stopping points, head for them directly and take care of the suitcases.
The hotel's surroundings deserve a mention too. At the western end of Getreidegasse is the lift up to the Mönchsberg and the Museum der Moderne, a natural addition for art-minded guests. Mozart's birthplace is a short stroll away, as are Universitätsplatz with its market and the Kollegienkirche. Everything that makes the old town special can be reached on foot from here.
What your transfer to the Blaue Gans includes
Agreed stopping point
We agree in advance where the car stops at the edge of the pedestrian zone, so the walk to the hotel stays as short as possible.
Luggage to the door
Your chauffeur carries or wheels the cases through the final stretch of the old town, to reception if you wish.
Flight tracking
We monitor your flight. If it lands early or late, the pickup moves automatically, with no waiting fee.
Festival evenings
For premieres, gala dinners or receptions outside the old town we set pickup times around curtain up and curtain down.
On-time departures
For flights and trains we factor in the walk to the stopping point and the traffic, and build in a calm buffer.
Flat rate upfront
Every transfer runs at a flat rate. You see the exact amount before booking in our booking calculator.
Getting to Getreidegasse: three ways compared
| Rental or own car | Bus from the airport | VPC private transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to the pedestrian zone | restricted | agreed stop at the edge | |
| Help with luggage | carry it yourself | carry it yourself | yes, to the hotel |
| Finding parking | garage required | not needed | not needed |
| Adjusts to flight delays | timetable only | yes, automatically | |
| Local knowledge in Festival season | your own research | ||
| Price known in advance | garage and fuel vary | yes, flat rate |
Walk to the performance, let the chauffeur handle the rest
The Salzburg Festival shapes the city's summer, and few hotels sit closer to its venues than the Blaue Gans. Only a few minutes through the old town separate the hotel door from the Festival district. That changes how guests plan their transfers: most walk to the opera or concert, in evening dress or black tie, without worrying about drop-off lanes and waiting times.
The car is needed elsewhere. Many Festival guests fly into Munich or Vienna and prefer not to switch to a train after a long-haul flight. Others combine the Festival with dinner at Lake Fuschl, Lake Wolfgang or a country inn outside the city, or they attend a performance held outside the Festival district. In all of these cases we pick you up at the agreed stopping point and bring you back there after the evening.
Planning matters in these weeks. Around Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz and Hofstallgasse it gets very busy before curtain up and after the final applause, and some areas are closed at times. Our dispatch team knows these patterns and chooses stopping points that work reliably on Festival evenings. We send you the exact meeting point in writing, together with your chauffeur's name and phone number.
If you use the Festival season to meet friends or business partners, you can also book a chauffeur by the hour. This makes sense when a single day holds several appointments: lunch outside the city, a reception in the afternoon, the performance in the evening. The car then stays close by and is ready whenever you need it.
From the gate to Getreidegasse
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See the flat rate and book
Enter your airport, date and Arthotel Blaue Gans in the booking calculator. The flat rate appears instantly.
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Tell us about stop and luggage
Share your flight number, luggage and any special requests. We confirm the stopping point at the edge of the pedestrian zone.
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Meet and greet in arrivals
Your chauffeur waits with a name sign, takes the luggage and drives you into the old town, usually 12 to 20 minutes from Salzburg Airport.
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The final steps on foot
At the stopping point the chauffeur walks with you and the cases to the hotel. For departure you meet at the same spot at the agreed time.
Airports, station and day trips from the Blaue Gans
Salzburg Airport lies just a few kilometres west of the old town. Depending on time of day and traffic, the drive to the stopping point near the hotel takes about 12 to 20 minutes. For departures we also allow for the short walk from the hotel to the car, so you arrive at check-in without rushing. For very early flights it is worth confirming the meeting point with your chauffeur the evening before.
Many international guests land in Munich. The drive from Munich Airport into Salzburg's old town takes about one hour and 45 minutes, longer when the A8 is busy. From Vienna Airport it is around three hours and 15 minutes. We drive both routes at a flat rate, with water on board and breaks whenever you like. For families we provide child seats on request.
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is also quickly reached. If you arrive by train from Vienna, Munich or Innsbruck, we meet you on the platform or in the concourse and take you into the old town. This is especially convenient when travelling with heavy suitcases or instruments and you would rather not cross the city on foot or by bus.
Guests staying several days often use the Blaue Gans as a base for excursions. Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen in the Salzkammergut, the filming locations of The Sound of Music, or in winter the ski resorts of Zell am See, Kitzbühel and Obertauern are all within easy reach. We collect you at the agreed point, drive at your pace and bring you back to the old town in the evening.
Every direction from Arthotel Blaue Gans
Airport, station, ski resort, day trip or your next hotel: the journeys from Arthotel Blaue Gans, with drive time and flat rate from.
| Route | Drive time | Sedan from | Van from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg Airport → Arthotel Blaue Gans | approx. 12–20 min | €60 | €65 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Salzburg Airport | approx. 12–20 min | €60 | €65 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Salzburg Main Station | approx. 5–15 min | €60 | €65 | Book → |
| Munich Airport → Arthotel Blaue Gans | approx. 1 h 45 min | €355 | €375 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Munich Airport | approx. 1 h 45 min | €355 | €375 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Vienna Airport | approx. 3 h 15 min | €705 | €740 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Hallstatt | approx. 1 h 15 min | €195 | €210 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Kitzbühel | approx. 1 h 20 min | €205 | €225 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Saalbach | approx. 1 h 20 min | €225 | €245 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Zell am See | approx. 1 h 15 min | €215 | €235 | Book → |
| Arthotel Blaue Gans → Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (hotel to hotel) | approx. 30 min | €120 | €125 | Book → |
One way, flat rate with no meter, waiting for delayed flights included. The exact price for your address appears in the booking calculator.
Questions about transfers to the Blaue Gans
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WhatsAppCan the car stop right outside Arthotel Blaue Gans?+
The hotel is inside the Getreidegasse pedestrian zone, so we stop at a pre-agreed point at the edge of the zone, usually near Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. From there it is a short walk, and your chauffeur helps with the luggage.
How long is the drive from Salzburg Airport?+
About 12 to 20 minutes to the stopping point, depending on traffic, plus the short walk through the old town to the hotel.
Do you also drive from Munich or Vienna Airport?+
Yes. From Munich allow about one hour and 45 minutes, from Vienna around three hours and 15 minutes. We drive both at a flat rate with flight tracking.
How far is the hotel from the Festival halls?+
Only a few minutes on foot. The hotel is at the western end of Getreidegasse, right by Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz and Hofstallgasse. Most guests do not need a car for performances in the Festival district.
What happens if my flight is delayed?+
We track your flight continuously. The pickup adjusts automatically to the actual landing time, with no waiting fee and no need to notify us.
I travel with a lot of luggage. Is that a problem?+
Not at all, just tell us the amount when booking. We choose the right vehicle, a van for example, and plan the luggage help on the walk to the hotel accordingly.
How much is the transfer to Arthotel Blaue Gans?+
Every journey runs at a flat rate with no night or luggage surcharge. You see the exact price for your route and vehicle upfront in the booking calculator.
Are you the hotel's official transfer partner?+
No, VPC Premium Transfer is an independent chauffeur service based in Salzburg. You book directly with us, and we take care of the whole journey to the hotel.
Your arrival at Arthotel Blaue Gans, calmly organised
Flat rate in the booking calculator, a stopping point at the edge of the pedestrian zone and luggage help to the hotel.