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.
Wednesday
14°C
Thursday
12°C
Friday
15°C
morning
21.10.2026
afternoon
21.10.2026
Forecast
The dry, warm foehn winds are dying away on Wednesday, unfortunately. The day will start with heavy cloud and a last few dry spells until the late morning. At the same time, showers will develop. Temperatures will have a tendency to drop in the course of the day.
Last update: 20.10.2026
Thursday
22.10.2026
Friday
23.10.2026
Trend
Trend
Tomorrow the weather will improve again: it will become sunnier and drier.
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