Europark Enlargement

The Europark is a shopping mall in the outskirts of Salzburg, not far from Liefering. It is the biggest shopping mall in the west of Austria and its modern architecture make it an attractive addition to the historic core of Salzburg. The building uses a lot of glass and open spaces. The Roman architect Massimiliano Fuksas’ won a competition in 1994, the original Europark was opened in September 1997 and the building was extended in 2004 until autumn 2005. It also includes parks and recreational areas in the surroundings and aims to make “shopping” a well-rounded experience. The addition to the Europark containes the so-called “Oval”, a section with a round stage and seats for 250 people. It aims to host cultural events such as concerts, cabaret or film festivals.