Porsche magnate puts historic Salzburg villa up for sale after row over private ‘tunnel for one’

Wolfgang Porsche, an automotive magnate, is selling his historic 17th-century Salzburg villa after abandoning plans to build a private 500-metre tunnel through local hills, which sparked public outrage. The proposed tunnel, intended solely for Porsche’s use, faced backlash from locals who were concerned about environmental and community impacts. The villa, which he purchased for €8.4 million in 2020, now finds itself on the market amid this controversy, reflecting broader tensions between luxury development and local community interests. This incident underscores the delicate balance between personal luxury projects and public sentiment.