Salzburg Fortress Railway...

Austria's oldest funicular railway runs every ten minutes to the Hohensalzburg Fortress and has been in operation since 1892.

1.7 million passengers a year enjoy the ride on the fortress railway and look through the large panoramic window at the city of Salzburg during the 54-second journey. In those days the FestungsBahn was still operated by water power, but today it is a modern railway system offering the best in comfort and safety. 

Map

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Suitable

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

Tags

• Bahn/Bus/Lift: mountain lifts

Weather

Friday

24°C

Saturday

24°C

Sunday

25°C

Details und Informationen

morning

21.08.2026

Temperature

18°C

Sunshine

60%

Freezing level

3700

afternoon

21.08.2026

Temperature

24°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

3700

Forecast

The warm, yet not very stable summer weather will stay with us on Friday. Sultry, warm maritime air will continue to produce sunshine during the day and a moderate risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and in the evening.

Last update: 21.08.2026

Saturday

22.08.2026

Temperature

24°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

3600

Sunday

23.08.2026

Temperature

25°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

3800

Trend

Temperature

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Sunshine

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Freezing level

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Trend

All in all, the weekend will be average. There will be variable amounts of clouds, but only a few scattered showers and sunshine at times. On Monday we will see a further improvement in the weather.