![Glowing Halloween pumpkin with carved face overlooking city lights at night](/static_processed/6c3202eb82814a847e663fd055c9efce/glowing-halloween-pumpkin-with-carved-face-overlooking-city-lights-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0525.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":640,"fit":"cover","height":1280}}})
![Glowing Halloween pumpkin with carved face overlooking city lights at night](/static_processed/3a4e8895e693d16448d4c17fc37890c2/glowing-halloween-pumpkin-with-carved-face-overlooking-city-lights-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0525.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":733}}})
![Glowing Halloween jack-o'-lantern with city lights in the background at night](/static_processed/07d5bf486b1b03af9a52a16abb85167d/glowing-halloween-jack-o'-lantern-with-city-lights-in-the-background-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0526.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":733}}})
![Glowing jack-o'-lantern on stone wall in front of medieval castle at night](/static_processed/cacd6dfe82db7da79965a78aca92cbd5/glowing-jack-o'-lantern-on-stone-wall-in-front-of-medieval-castle-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0511.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":733}}})
![Medieval fortress tower with mountain view above clouds at sunrise](/static_processed/e7c7e303d73dc9b05fed2ea79a4edd91/medieval-fortress-tower-with-mountain-view-above-clouds-at-sunrise.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSCI0048bearbeitet.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025 | 09:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
![Glowing Halloween pumpkin with carved face overlooking city lights at night](/static_processed/222191fef9ab6d57db4d6e9f69845a5a/glowing-halloween-pumpkin-with-carved-face-overlooking-city-lights-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0525.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover"}}})
![Glowing Halloween jack-o'-lantern with city lights in the background at night](/static_processed/e7a38a224075bafb5a0a0e4865312abb/glowing-halloween-jack-o'-lantern-with-city-lights-in-the-background-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0526.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover"}}})
![Glowing jack-o'-lantern on stone wall in front of medieval castle at night](/static_processed/1715f37c52a445d7a6e86c10cb9fcd27/glowing-jack-o'-lantern-on-stone-wall-in-front-of-medieval-castle-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0511.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover"}}})
Experience the city's landmark in the dark, listen to old legends and sagas and explore the darkest corners of the fortress by torchlight: The family-friendly flashlight tour on Halloween at Fortress Hohensalzburg offers all of this. In keeping with the Halloween theme, the history of the festival and customs from then and now are also explained.
Disguised participants receive a little surprise! The tour is held in German.
Registration by email at [email protected]
or by telephone on +43 662 842430
Durationapprox. 75 minutes
Minimum number5 persons
Maximum number25 persons
Target groupAccompanied children, families, interested people (easy to walk)
Meeting pointInfopoint | Point A
LanguageGerman
Note: Please bring the tour fee in cash and with you. We do not have change.
Prices
Further events at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
Month
![Medieval wood carving of a woman riding a unicorn surrounded by golden branches](/static_processed/8f203c92bba057da1c23bbf89e3059ac/medieval-wood-carving-of-a-woman-riding-a-unicorn-surrounded-by-golden-branches.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Goldene_Stube_-_Einhorn.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Of unicorns and wild men
21.09.2025 | 10:30
![Two people in medieval costumes practicing sword fighting outdoors](/static_processed/5c4e2749248a37b861e9632170070a54/two-people-in-medieval-costumes-practicing-sword-fighting-outdoors.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Fechten.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Sword fighting
06.11.2025 | 17:00
![Wine bottle with three glasses on rustic wooden table with artistic filter effect](/static_processed/e1df8e3a4a708a539a22a4ee91196efd/wine-bottle-with-three-glasses-on-rustic-wooden-table-with-artistic-filter-effect.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2024-Weinglas_HM7_1102_01.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Cheers! After-work special
19.11.2025 | 17:00
![Rustic stone kitchen interior with wood-fired oven, long table and benches by arched window](/static_processed/d7cac17335ec19abb128feb439398c86/rustic-stone-kitchen-interior-with-wood-fired-oven-long-table-and-benches-by-arched-window.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0117.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Splendor and baking
19.10.2025 | 10:30
![Ornate wooden ceiling with medieval coat of arms featuring lamb and black eagle](/static_processed/8c033b00a115a63571dd162fe16ca153/ornate-wooden-ceiling-with-medieval-coat-of-arms-featuring-lamb-and-black-eagle.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/Wappen_Decke_Goldene_Stube_-_Brixen_und_Chiemsee.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms
16.11.2025 | 10:30
![Rusty vintage metal keys and padlock on wooden table with ornate carved backdrop](/static_processed/681dad98c41854ce5adcc38127f6fed4/rusty-vintage-metal-keys-and-padlock-on-wooden-table-with-ornate-carved-backdrop.jpeg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Alte_Schluessel.jpeg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 10:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 12:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 14:00
![Group of carved Halloween pumpkins with spooky faces on stone steps](/static_processed/9d2ed09b95de5f72729e310fe2b9896b/group-of-carved-halloween-pumpkins-with-spooky-faces-on-stone-steps.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/FHS_Kuerbisschnitzen1.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29.10.2025 | 13:00 - 17:00
![Hohensalzburg Fortress on a snowy hilltop above Salzburg with blue winter sky](/static_processed/4d789e195a7b7dac9877f09a60fd8bf9/hohensalzburg-fortress-on-a-snowy-hilltop-above-salzburg-with-blue-winter-sky.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2023-12-03_Schneespaziergang_Krauthuegel_IMG_20.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
14.12.2025 | 13:00
![Glowing jack-o'-lantern on stone wall in front of medieval castle at night](/static_processed/c17d89c0c683fd8a264d27cf601f6d88/glowing-jack-o'-lantern-on-stone-wall-in-front-of-medieval-castle-at-night.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0511.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Flashlight tour (suitable for children)
30.10.2025 | 17:30
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
30.11.2025 | 13:00
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
07.12.2025 | 13:00
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
21.12.2025 | 13:00
![Snow-covered church and historic buildings with sundial and wooden stalls in winter](/static_processed/c01fcf0061f8913e53951204ae8f764f/snow-covered-church-and-historic-buildings-with-sundial-and-wooden-stalls-in-winter.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/aussen/2024-01_Burghof.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Festungsroas for the Raunacht
27.12.2025 | 16:30
![12_08_2016_-_Hohensalzburg_Adventmarkt_385.jpg](/static_processed/f0d6e6f0245d3fa501fba0306de81e98/12_08_2016_-_hohensalzburg_adventmarkt_385.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/user_upload/12_08_2016_-_Hohensalzburg_Adventmarkt_385.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg
21.11.2025 - 23.11.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00
Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg
28.11.2025 - 30.11.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00
Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg
05.12.2025 - 08.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00
Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg
12.12.2025 - 14.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00
Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg
19.12.2025 - 21.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00
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Choral sound at Fortress Hohensalzburg
27.09.2025 | 14:30
