Mühldorf and Salzburg celebrate new city partnership in a festive act!

Mühldorf and Salzburg celebrate new city partnership in a festive act!

On September 8, 2025, the time had come: The city partnership between Mühldorf am Inn and Salzburg was celebrated with a festive act. The large meeting room of the town hall offered the framework for this official ceremony, in which numerous guests of honor took part, including Hubert Aiwanger, the deputy Bavarian Prime Minister, and two representatives from beautiful Salzburg. The two mayors, Michael Hetzl from Mühldorf and Bernhard Auinger from Salzburg, put their signature under the partnership documents on this occasion.

The partnership was sealed for the first time on April 23 in the marble hall of the Mirabell Castle, now there was another solemn confirmation. The guests in the meeting room were not only formally spoiled, but also musically. The duo "As Time Goes by" ensured an atmospheric frame with a violin, accordion and straw violin, which gave the ceremony a special touch.

A feast for the community

After the official speeches, the celebration continued on the town square. Foreign groups were received here and around 30 queens of honor, including the German sugar beet queen and the Bavarian white sausage queen, the guests of honor welcomed. Traditionally, the honorary salut of the royal privileged Feuerschützengesellschaft Mühldorf am Inn also did not fail to materialize. The Mayor Hetzl and Dr. Haslauer and Minister of State Aiwanger held festival speeches, whereby Hetzl put the importance of the partnership and the European thoughts in the foreground.

The celebrations were also enriched by impressive appearances by groups such as the Bürgergarde, the binding dancers from Salzburg and the Trachtenverein Edelweiß from Mühldorf. A particularly nice side aspect: The rifle brotherhood from Harsewinkel has been working with the traditional costume association for over five decades, which underlines the special connections between the regions.

The role of town twinning

Such city twinning are more than just a solemn signature. They are an important anchor of cohesion in Europe, as was determined in an investigation of the “Kommzueu” project. The role of municipalities in European cooperation is emphasized. Professor Dr. Stephan Grohs, project manager and professor of political science, emphasizes that town twinning helps to reduce cultural barriers and promote contacts.

However you look at it, the city partnerships are a lively example of how European integration can be lived at the local level. They help to bring European thoughts into the everyday life of citizens and build bridges between people across national borders. The commitment of the municipalities shows that even in turbulent times, such as during the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, strong local action not only has a motivating effect, but is also important for solidarity and cohesion.

In Mühldorf am Inn and Salzburg you can now look into the future full of optimism, because you have brought a piece more Europe into the hearts of citizens. Events like this show that it is possible to not only embody the European idea theoretically, but also to implement it in a practical and lively manner.

Innsalzach24 reports About the celebrations and their social relevance. For more information about the city twinning between Mühldorf and Salzburg Alpin.fm a good place to go. Finally, it should be mentioned that the project Come too Valuable knowledge will deliver to further strengthen the role of municipalities in European cooperation.