Red Bull Hangar-7

About the museum

At the end of the 1990s the growing collection of historic aircraft of what would become the Flying Bulls was still housed at Innsbruck Airport. When space ran out, the idea arose of a hangar of its own at Salzburg Airport that would also serve as an exhibition venue. Red Bull Hangar-7, a vision of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, opened in 2003.

The self-supporting structure made of around 1,200 tonnes of steel and 380 tonnes of curved glass resembles an aircraft wing from the outside and spans the fleet inside like a vault of the heavens. The building is just under 100 metres long, 67 metres wide and up to 14.5 metres high. The largest exhibit is a Douglas DC-6B; the collection also includes rarities such as a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a North American B-25J Mitchell, a Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair and several helicopters. Because the aircraft are airworthy and used at air shows, the display in the hangar changes; the fleet is maintained in the neighbouring Hangar-8.

Besides aircraft, the hangar shows Formula 1 cars and other exhibits from the world of Red Bull as well as changing art exhibitions. It is also known for the Ikarus restaurant, where a different international top chef cooks every month. At the beginning of 2025 the building was closed completely for the first time and modernised with new air conditioning, digital exhibit labels and a revised spatial concept; since 7 June 2025 it has been freely accessible daily again.

Highlights

• Historic fleet of the Flying Bulls with the Douglas DC-6B as the largest exhibit
• Rarities such as the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair
• Formula 1 cars and exhibits from the world of Red Bull
• Striking architecture of glass and steel
• Free admission, open daily until the evening
• Ikarus restaurant with guest chefs changing monthly

Permanent exhibition

• Flotte der Flying Bulls – Historic aircraft and helicopters of the Flying Bulls, including the Douglas DC-6B, B-25J Mitchell, P-38 Lightning and F4U-4 Corsair; the selection changes depending on flight operations.

Founded

2003

Operated by

Red Bull Hangar-7 GmbH

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the exhibition area is free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All areas of Hangar-7 are accessible without barriers. Dogs are permitted in the exhibition area, in the Carpe Diem Lounge – Café and in the Outdoor Lounge, but not in the Ikarus restaurant and the bars.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The hangar is located on the edge of Salzburg Airport.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Carpe Diem Lounge – Café (daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.), Ikarus restaurant with two Michelin stars and guest chefs changing monthly, Mayday Bar and seasonal Outdoor Lounge (currently closed until spring 2027); merchandising shop (Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun and public holidays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The hangar is available for events; enquiries via the event enquiry form.

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