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. 

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Suitable

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

Tags

• Bahn/Bus/Lift: mountain lifts

Weather

Tuesday

2°C

Wednesday

5°C

Thursday

6°C

Details und Informationen

morning

17.02.2026

Temperature

1°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

600

afternoon

17.02.2026

Temperature

2°C

Sunshine

30%

Freezing level

900

Forecast

In the Alps, the cold northerly airflow will also persist on Tuesday. These conditions will only allow a few clear spells; it will remain very cloudy to overcast and it will snow at times.

Last update: 17.02.2026

Wednesday

18.02.2026

Temperature

5°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

1400

Thursday

19.02.2026

Temperature

6°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

1600

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A ridge of high pressure will temporarily bring us calm, slightly cloudy weather on Ash Wednesday. Unfortunately from Thursday, humid yet slightly milder air will once again push into our region.