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.
Monday
14°C
Tuesday
12°C
Wednesday
18°C
morning
20.04.2026
afternoon
20.04.2026
Forecast
The morning will be cloudy. Throughout the day, we will get typical April weather: sunny spells, clouds and locally heavy showers changing quickly and possibly mixing with thunderstorms in the afternoon!
Last update: 19.04.2026
Tuesday
21.04.2026
Wednesday
22.04.2026
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On Tuesday we will feel the effects of the low pressure area. The weather will be unstable and showers and thunderstorms may form at any time. We will then get sunny and dry weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
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