Austria · Last reviewed 20 July 2026
Salzburg
Festival peaks reward early Meldegesetz completion alongside Stadt Salzburg's Nächtigungsabgabe account and monthly filings.
Local focus
- Nächtigungsabgabe
- Gästebuch
- Peak events
Country context
Meldegesetz 1991 § 5 requires every Beherbergungsbetrieb guest in the Gästeverzeichnis within 24 hours, with the guest's signature confirming the data. Ortstaxe / Nächtigungsabgabe / Aufenthaltsabgabe are Länder–municipal; Vienna's Bauordnung separately limits commercial short-term use of Wohnungen in Wohnzonen.
Remote arrival works when Meldegesetz Gästeverzeichnis data and the guest's confirmation signature are captured before access. Tourist-tax collection remains the host's duty.
Full Austria guide →City notes are practical operational context for hosts using NextStay. They are not a substitute for official guidance in Salzburg or Austria. This Salzburg, Austria guidance was last researched and reviewed on 20 July 2026. This guide provides operational context, not legal advice. Requirements can change — confirm the rules that apply to your property with the competent authority before you host.