The Arthotel Blaue Gans, or the Blue Goose, dates back 650 years and has been lovingly converted into a bohemian boutique hotel. Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its baroque-style architecture. Visit the birthplace of famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and marvel at historic buildings such as the stunning Hohelsalzburg Castle. Salzburg is also a great city for shopping with myriad little boutiques and big-name department stores.

The facilities

At the Arthotel Blaue Gans living and contemporary art are combined to create a personal synergy for every guest. It's a place of inspiring encounters, creative space and modern art. A lovely restaurant nestles under vaulted ceilings and al fresco dining to the strains of jazz music is a must in the warmer months.

The rooms

Each of the 37 guestrooms in Arthotel Blaue Gans is individually decorated, in true boutique hotel style. All have the necessaries such as air-conditioning, safe, wi-fi internet and satellite TV. In the suites, which overlook the inner court and the sculpture gallery, you'll find living areas separated from the sleeping area by a luxurious bathroom.