Marketenderschlössl

The Marketenderschlössl stands on the Mönchsberg, one of Salzburg’s inner-city hills. The ensemble includes the main building and the Hintermaiergütl, a small farmstead. It was originally built in the 16th century by Stephan Frankmann von Oxenfeld. The property passed through several owners, including Fürsterzbischof Wolf Dietrich, who expanded the building and added a cistern. In the 17th century, it became a barracks and later a popular inn. The site reflects Salzburg’s layered history, from its days as a noble residence to its military use. The name Marketenderschlössl comes from the market stall set up for soldiers. In the 19th century, it hosted large public festivals. The building later served as a seminary and, during the Second World War, as an office for arms patents. Today, the Marketenderschlössl houses a study centre for the University of Redlands. The interior was renovated in 2001 to include a library, lecture rooms and student accommodation. The adjoining Hintermaiergütl is now a student hall run by Salzburg’s student services. The site remains under heritage protection as part of Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed historic centre.