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Highlights for your visit to the fortress high above the rooftops of the city

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Discover the most beautiful places & the must-do's at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Are you planning a visit to Fortress Hohensalzburg?
Then we have a few tips for you on which highlights you should not miss out on:

  • Take your breath away from the 360-degree panorama from the rooftops of the city over the gently rolling landscape to the mountain peaks on the horizon.
  • A must-see: the magnificent Gothic princely rooms. Unique in Europe!
  • Let yourself be enchanted by the multimedia Magic Theater on the High Floor.
  • Go on the hunt for the Golden Turnip at the Fortress Games .
  • The fastest and most comfortable way to reach Fortress Hohensalzburg: with the FestungsBahn, the oldest funicular in Austria!
  • Tourists enjoying panoramic view of Salzburg valley and Alps from fortress lookout
  • Historic wooden room with blue painted paneling, ornate ceiling, and carved chest on display
  • Illuminated castle model with stained glass and bishop statue in multimedia exhibition
  • Family playing foosball outdoors near historic building
  • Girl with braided hair making heart shape with hands overlooking city from stone wall
  • Family sightseeing from Hohensalzburg Fortress with panoramic view over Salzburg and mountains
  • Tour guide explaining to a group of children and adults inside ornate museum room
  • Festungsbahn funicular ascending to Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg at sunrise

360-degree panorama:

Enjoy fantastic views over the city of Mozart

The medieval castle and modern fortress with 900 years of building history is enthroned high above the rooftops of the city of Salzburg. The view over the prince-archbishop's city and the surrounding mountains is impressive and unforgettable. This unique view alone makes a visit to Fortress Hohensalzburg worthwhile.

Prince's Room & Magic Theater:

Embark on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages

The mysterious Prince's Rooms on the third floor of the Hoher Stock, which include the Golden Hall, the Golden Parlor and the Bedchamber, are among the highlights of a visit to the fortress. These rooms are a globally unique ensemble of late Gothic architecture that is nowhere else in Europe as well preserved as in Salzburg. The richly furnished princely rooms were built in 1501/02 by order of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach - for residential and representative purposes. In other words, the sumptuous rooms were intended to impress guests and demonstrate power. And that is what the Fürstenzimmer still do today: impress visitors from all over the world!

The multimedia Magic Theater in the Princes' Rooms takes you on a fascinating journey through time in the footsteps of the builder Leonhard von Keutschach. Learn exciting background information about the life and work of Salzburg's rulers and their subjects. With music, light effects and video installations, this experience for all the senses captivates children and adults alike. Unique and unforgettable!

Fortress games:

Let the fun adventure for the whole family begin!

Fun, games and history are the motto of the fortress games, an interactive adventure tour for young and old. Equipped with a lovingly designed game set, you set off on a journey of discovery through the castle. Skill and brains are required at seven game stations: meet the blacksmith for a duel, spin the wheel of fortune with the peacocks that were the fortress mascots in the 16th century. Play the "ring toss for love" with Countess Diemut von Högl. Or test your strength by pulling the rope on the Salzburg bull. And this is how it works: Simply pick up the game set in the garden of paradise from Zeugmeister Peter and set off on the hunt for the "Golden Turnip". Let the fortress games begin!

You can explore the highlights of Fortress Hohensalzburg and other attractions before your visit on our virtual tours.

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Modern funicular railway ascending to Hohensalzburg Fortress on a sunny day

Ascent & descent with the fortress cable car:

Take the fastest route to Fortress Hohensalzburg

Real adventurers will want to climb the fortress on foot. However, it is quicker and more comfortable to take the fortress funicular, which travels up to the fortress every ten minutes. By the way, did you know that the funicular is the oldest funicular in Austria? It has been transporting visitors up to the fortress since 1892 - although it was still powered by water back then. Today, it is a state-of-the-art railroad system that meets all requirements in terms of comfort and safety.

Inner courtyard of Hohensalzburg Fortress with historic buildings and large tree under clear sky

More tips for your visit to Salzburg

Salzburg, the city of Mozart, has many more highlights and places of interest in store for you - you can find an overview and real insider tips at Salzburg.info.

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