Hohensalzburg Fortress

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy an exceptional 360° degree view above Salzburg and it's surroundings
• Explore the fortress and travel back to the Middle Ages with multimedia exhibits
• Experiment with the various types of attack and defence practiced in a medieval fortress with interactive models
• See the Prince's Chambers, one of the most well-preserved secular Gothic buildings in Europe
• Ride up and down the oldest funicular in Austria (if option selected)

Tour Details

Your visit to Salzburg Fortress starts with either a beautiful 20-30 minute walk or a quick and comfortable ride on Austria's oldest funicular (depending on tour option selected). Today you will find an ultra modern rail system instead of the original funicular, which was powered by water and transported people up and down the hill as early as 1892.

Upon arrival at the top of the hill, experience a unique view over the Archbishop's city and the breathtaking landscape of Salzburg's mountains. Soak up the scenery, take photos, then continue with your visit to the medieval fortification complex, representing 900 years of building history.

During your self-guided visit, explore all different parts of the castle and see why it was unconquered for more than 1000 years. Interact with models showing the various types of attack and defense practiced in a medieval fortress.

Enjoy another highlight when you visit the Prince's Chambers, which ranks among the best-preserved secular buildings of the Gothic period. While walking through the complex, you'll always identify new views over the city and find many hidden corners of the castle just waiting to be discovered.

Tour Include

• Prince's Chambers
• Panorama tour
• Magic Theater
• Castle Museum
• A ride up and down on the funicular (if one of the funicular options selected)

Tour Exclude

• Food and drinks
• Live tour guide

Important Notes

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women