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
-1°C
Tuesday
-2°C
Wednesday
-4°C
morning
05.01.2026
afternoon
05.01.2026
Forecast
The day will start with very low temperatures, as is often the case after a starry night. Picture-postcard weather will however make up for the cold morning! It will be bright and dry.
Last update: 05.01.2026
Tuesday
06.01.2026
Wednesday
07.01.2026
Trend
Trend
It will be nice and very cold on Tuesday. From Wednesday, high pressure will decline and the first troughs of low pressure will extend to our region. They will bring thick bands of clouds and values will become milder.
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