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.
Tuesday
16°C
Wednesday
15°C
Thursday
14°C
morning
10.03.2026
afternoon
10.03.2026
Forecast
A stable area of high pressure will bring us pleasant weather today Tuesday. A few early fog banks will quickly give way to prolonged sunny spells. In the early afternoon, cumulus cloud will form again, showers and thunderstorms are not expected, however.
Last update: 09.03.2026
Wednesday
11.03.2026
Thursday
12.03.2026
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Wednesday will bring nice and dry weather with a few bands of clouds passing over our region at times.
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