Hangar-7

Per yesterday's post, the past week and a half was fun-filled traveling around Europe with three friends from Chicago.

A shot from above in the 360 Lounge

During the trip we saw so many cool places including Sound of Music locales, Neuschwanstein (Disney Castle) and the Eiffel Tower, just to name a few. But one of the more unique, modern and off the beaten path places we visited was the personal playground of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz in Salzburg. Red Bull has grown from a niche energy drink to a multi billion dollar behemoth, making Mr. Mateschitz the richest man in Austria and one of the richest men in the world.  

 Catwalk to 360 Lounge literally on the ceiling above the museum

Hangar-7 is situated in an actual airport hangar in Salzburg. The museum/ gallery/ restaurant/ lounge/ dance club is adjacent to Hangar-8, the personal hanger of Mateschitz (who took 10 years to get his degree) with all of his expensive toys proudly displayed. From a Formula One race car, to a jet pack, to a helicopter, to a bomber, Red Bull seems to have it covered.  

Some of the flying objects Red Bull has sponsored

Hangar-8, storing all the flying objects!

Boasting three restaurants with countless customized cocktails, "smart" food and staff who hail from around the world, this place is very unique. The shell of the hangar appears to have been designed leveraging the endless possibilities of bent steel, with curved patterns of silver suspending the 360 Lounge above all of the mechanical treasures below. Even Gehry would be impressed. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in Salzburg. You may need some extra energy to explore it all...don't worry, Red Bull will "Give You Wings!" 

Check out all of our pictures here and here.