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Cycle messengers make an important contribution to CO2-free logistics in everyday life. They cover thousands of kilometers in all weather conditions and thus contribute to the infrastructure in the most sustainable way.

ECMC demonstrates this commitment through its sustainable approach to the event:

• The majority of our participants (more than 90%) arrive by bike or train, or a combination of both – particularly on group rides from St. Gallen and Budapest.
• Offering exclusively vegetarian or vegan, regional and seasonal dishes made primarily from organic produce, thereby reducing CO₂ emissions and contributing to the local economy.
• The participants’ T-shirts are recycled and self-printed in collaboration with a local social project, Caritas Salzburg. 💜 Thank you Spicing Cycling Girls * !!
• We will separate the rubbish into biodegradable waste, packaging, glas, paper and other waste.
• We reduce the amount of printing and materials used to the minimum necessary.
• We don’t produce unnecessary ECMC banners, flags or decoration, as their production is costly to the environment.

To help us reducing pollution, please bring your own tableware: plate, cup, fork, spoon, knife.

Thank you!

Buried deep in the city jungle of Salzburg…
a loud thumping noise echoes from a hidden cave 🔊⚡

They call it the TEMPLE OF RAVE – some just call it MARK.

Dive into a night of hard electronic music hosted by gsp.collective.

HARDFACTS

• Date: 13.09.2025, 22:00-04:00
• Location: MARK Salzburg
• Genre: Techno, Psytrance, Bounce
• Price: 10€ participants and volunteers of ECMC* / 12€ regular tickets

LINEUP

✨ highmo.gsp
⚔️ tactical.delay b2b @djkovelo
⚡ techniks.at b2b @tekkjetdj
🔥 nartig_52

Lights by freilicht

👉 Mark your calendars, bring your rave energy & join the temple 🖤

If you are not taking a housing spot – Places are limited!, here you can find a list of hostels for affordable accommodation during the ECMC.

Note we are not affiliated with this locations and we do not have manage any reservations in this places.

You will find also an overview in our Google map.

Hostels

YoHo Youth Hostel

Kolpinghaus Salzburg

Stadtalm

Jugendherberge Salzburg Eduard-Heinrich-Haus

myNext – Riverside Hotel Salzburg

a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Campings

Salzburg Panorama-Camping-Stadtblick

Camping Nord-Sam, Salzburg

Camping Schloss Aigen

Camping Kasern

In the following Google Map you will find all the Locations of the ECMC 2025 in Salzburg:

• ECMC Locations
• Public toilets (close to the main race and side events)
• Public swimming pools (with shower facilities)
• ECMC partners locations (bike repair, evening program…)
• Some hostels and campings

We will be adding information!

Music, art and street culture – all around trainstarion, most for free.

While riders race through checkpoints and streets, the city of Salzburg is buzzing – because Take the A-Train Festival is happening right alongside ECMC 2025.

This legendary local festival transforms public space into a stage: expect free jazz, funk and experimental sounds on corners and plazas, spontaneous pop-ups and cultural moments around every turn.

If you ever needed a reason to slow down for a minute – this is it. Grab a beer, roll through a square, and take in the sound of Salzburg opening up.

We recommend the following FREE concerts taking place in carlavelorep, a bike repair shop that is also a social project employing and forming people:

Friday 12th, 19:30 – Ischia

Saturday 13th, 18:00 – Flirtmachine

Saturday 13th, 19:30 – Jopa

So keep your ears open and your schedule loose! Culture will find you.

New city, new playground – but respect stays key. Know the basics when you roll through Salzburg.

Salzburg is a beautiful and rideable city, but it’s also a residential place with tight rules. During ECMC weekend, we want to ride hard and have fun – without causing unnecessary friction with locals or police.

Here’s the deal:

• Don’t ride aggressively in pedestrian-only areas, especially in the old town.
• Keep noise down after 22:00 – especially near housing spots.
• Don’t block public pathways or hang out in front of private entrances.
• If the police stop you, stay calm. Show respect, and you’ll usually get it back.

Open alcohol is allowed in public, but please don’t push the limits. Keep cans out of sight in family areas. Don’t trash parks or hang out loudly in front of apartments. Salzburg isn’t Berlin – and that’s ok.

Helmets aren’t required by law, but traffic rules apply – yes, even if you’re fast and brakeless. Important: fixed gear bikes without brakes are not legally compliant in Austria. Police will check for two independent brakes, and yes, they do know what brakeless looks like.

Also, riding with lights at night is highly recommended – not just for safety, but because it significantly reduces the chance of police stops.

And always: respect each other and the space. No harassment, no creep behavior, no macho posturing. We ride together.

How much is a beer? What’s a kebab gonna cost me? Here’s what to expect when your wallet meets Salzburg.

Salzburg is many things: scenic, historic – and yeah, a little pricey. But you don’t have to break the bank to have a good time. With a little planning and some street sense, it’s totally possible to survive the weekend on a modest budget.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Beer at a bar: 4.50–5.50 EUR
• Supermarket beer: around 1.50 EUR
• Döner/kebab: 7–8 EUR
• Lunch menus (Mittagsmenü): 8–14 EUR
• Big dinner out: 18–28 EUR
• A filled roll or sandwich from a bakery: around 3.50 EUR

Water is drinkable and available for free from fountains all around the city. We’ll mark a few on the map for you.

At HQ, we’ll offer basic food options (vegan-friendly), coffee and drinks at fair prices. Some checkpoints may also have snacks or drinks ready.

Pro tip: hit up Turkish bakeries and small supermarkets for late-night bites. Don’t forget your reusable bottle.

Ride fast, eat well, don’t get ripped off.

(And yeah – there will be beer.)