Salzburg in construction fever: Lidl and apartments above supermarkets!
Salzburg is discussing construction projects for Lidl stores. Bankruptcies affect local businesses while statistics on business demographics are updated.

Salzburg in construction fever: Lidl and apartments above supermarkets!
A lot is happening in Salzburg's economic landscape, especially in the area of real estate development. There is currently intensive discussion in the city about building apartments above supermarkets, with the focus being on the locations on Siezenheimer Strasse and Münchner Bundesstrasse. Lidl has teamed up with Hillebrand Wohnbau from Wals to advance this project. This project could not only improve the housing situation in Salzburg, but also provide valuable stimulus for the local economy.
In the midst of these developments, however, there is also less positive news: On Tuesday, the bankruptcy of Gebrüder Mahajirin GmbH was officially announced. The company, which operates, among other things, the Weiserhof near Salzburg main train station and a pizzeria on Gnigler Straße, is managed by four Afghan partners. The question arises as to what impact this bankruptcy will have on the region's gastronomic offerings. The regional manager of the Brauunion has already commented on the sales at the Weiserhof, thereby demonstrating the economic potential of this and similar businesses.
Creative cuisine in Salzburg
A highlight of the gastronomy scene was the visit by star chef Tim Mälzer to the Ikarus restaurant in Red Bull Hangar 7. With its two Michelin stars, Ikarus is considered one of the best restaurants in the city. Mälzer's appearance certainly made the hearts of gourmets beat faster and shows that Salzburg is also very popular in the area of fine cuisine.
But a lot is happening not only in the catering industry. A celebration took place at the Landgasthof Hubertusstubn in St. Michael im Lungau, where numerous business representatives came together. Among those present were Economic Association state chairman Peter Buchmüller, WB district chairman Wolfgang Pfeifenberger, deputy mayor Roland Holitzky and WB director Kurt Katstaller. Such events show how important exchange within the economy is in order to find joint solutions to current challenges.
Bankruptcies at a glance
According to the AKV insolvency ticker, current insolvencies throughout Austria are well documented. The website provides information on bankruptcy proceedings and restructuring proceedings in all federal states, including Salzburg. Community representatives and entrepreneurs can therefore react promptly to developments and take appropriate measures.
Company demographics is another exciting topic. As data from Statistics Austria shows, how the number of company registrations and insolvencies is developing has been published regularly since the first quarter of 2021. This information is valuable for getting an overview of the economic situation in Salzburg and beyond.
In summary, it can be said that, despite the challenges posed by insolvencies and bankruptcy proceedings, Salzburg is also experiencing numerous positive developments in the construction and catering sectors. Collaboration between large companies and local businesses could be the key to strengthening the city's economic strength.
Further information about the current bankruptcies can be found on the AKV insolvency ticker and the database of Statistics Austria can be viewed. Also SN.at offers comprehensive reporting on economic developments in Salzburg.