Fortress Hohensalzburg...

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the landmark of the city of Salzburg. It is one of the largest preserved medieval castle complexes in Europe from the 11th century and an unmistakable part of Salzburg's world-famous silhouette. 

At the castle you can learn about the everyday life of the people in the time of the archbishops.  During the tour you can visit the panoramic tower, the fortress concerts, the feudal princes' rooms, the torture chamber, the illuminated lower chapel or the fortress museum. 

The fastest way to get to Hohensalzburg Fortress is to take the fortress railway. This funicular railway is the oldest in Austria and has been carrying visitors since 1892, although nowadays it uses modern technology.

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Suitable

• Good weather
• Bad weather
• Barrier-free
• Pets allowed
• Winter
• Summer
• Familyfriendly

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• Kultur: fortress/castle
• Familie und Ausflug: sight

Weather

Tuesday

2°C

Wednesday

5°C

Thursday

6°C

Details und Informationen

morning

17.02.2026

Temperature

1°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

600

afternoon

17.02.2026

Temperature

2°C

Sunshine

30%

Freezing level

900

Forecast

In the Alps, the cold northerly airflow will also persist on Tuesday. These conditions will only allow a few clear spells; it will remain very cloudy to overcast and it will snow at times.

Last update: 17.02.2026

Wednesday

18.02.2026

Temperature

5°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

1400

Thursday

19.02.2026

Temperature

6°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

1600

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A ridge of high pressure will temporarily bring us calm, slightly cloudy weather on Ash Wednesday. Unfortunately from Thursday, humid yet slightly milder air will once again push into our region.