Hohensalzburg Castle

Local nameFestung Hohensalzburg
LocationSalzburg, Austria

Seated upon a hill at the height of over 500 meters, the Salzburg Fortress' real name literally translates as High Salzburg Fortress.

The building works on this fortress started as early as the 11th century AD, however, it owes its today look to the final expansions of the 17th century, during which the last bastions were added to it.

It is the bastions, as well as the many other additions to the original fortress's plan, that make Hohensalzburg Fort one of the largest fortresses in Europe, spanning over more than 250 square meters.

Originally meant as a castle to help control the surrounding lands and protect them from invaders, the fortress also served as a prison for political prisoners, barracks and a military outpost during its long history, only to turn back into a prison during the early 20th century.

When visiting the fortress, keep in mind that the entirety of Salzburg is pedestrian-only, so if you choose to come by car, you will need to park it at a designated parking place outside the city. You can then access the fortress either on foot or, if you don't fancy the rather steep climb, use the Castle Lift.

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Opening hours

Advent weekends & Easter: 9:30 am – 6 pm

Admission

Fortress + funicular ticket:
All-Inclusive Online Ticket:
Adult: €15.70
Child (6 to 15): €8.90
Family: €34.80

All-Inclusive Ticket (ticket window):
Adult: €16.30
Child (6 to 15): €9.30
Family: €36.20

Basic Ticket (ticket window):
Adult: €12.90
Child (6 to 15): €7.40
Family: €28.60

You can save more money with the Early Bird discount when you visit before 10 am.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohensalzburg_Fortress

Official Website https://www.salzburg-burgen.at/de/festung-hohensalzburg/

Email office@salzburg-burgen.at

Phone +43 0662 8424 3011

Address Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Coordinates 47°47'40.587" N 13°2'50.366" E

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