Mark T.
Yelp
Somehow, I was expecting something a little more out of this place.
My group tour had this place as an option, so I thought I'd pay it a visit. Let me attempt to describe what this place is...
Red Bull's CEO has three passions: Food, Art, and Planes.
There is artwork on the walls, while there are some interesting paintings, I don't think there are any works by Picasso.
The food we didn't have an opportunity to try. Restaurant(s) are expensive, and need reservations months in advance. I also find it fascinating that the menu changes monthly, and chefs compete (in a manner of speaking) to have their menus featured. Coffee shop inside was closed when I wanted to buy from them.
There is also a curious cocktail bar at the very top... we did not have a chance to visit... but the cool thing is this: since an emergency exit is required, but the architect did not want to add another ramp, the emergency exit is an airplane escape slide that is activated in an emergency. Pretty cool!
The planes in this place are also quite cool! Most are in some way historic, and all of them can actually fly. To fly some you need special licenses, work in the maintenance hanger (no 8 - not open to the public) and a ton of money!!
There are some Formula One cars here too (with engines removed for some reason).
If you like planes, have money to spend on expensive food, are fascinated by architecture, or really like art, then this place is worth a visit. If you don't like any of these, then maybe it is not for you.
Still, you can't beat free! Especially since it is not far from the town center of Salzburg.