The city in Austria's western Alps was a candidate to stage the 2010 Games but lost out to Vancouver, Canada.
"Salzburg gets the opportunity to become the centre of attention for sports and the world," said sports minister Alexandra Natmessnig.
The 1964 and 1976 winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria. The 2006 event will be staged in Turin, Italy.
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