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

Sunday

25°C

Monday

17°C

Tuesday

15°C

Details und Informationen

morning

10.05.2026

Temperature

16°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

3000

afternoon

10.05.2026

Temperature

25°C

Sunshine

60%

Freezing level

3400

Forecast

The warm, yet not very stable summer weather will stay with us on Sunday. Weak high pressure and 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: 10.05.2026

Monday

11.05.2026

Temperature

17°C

Sunshine

30%

Freezing level

2900

Tuesday

12.05.2026

Temperature

15°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

2300

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Monday will bring variable amounts of cloud and occasional rain. We will get a few hours of sunshine, however, especially during the morning. On Tuesday the weather will become increasingly stable. The sun will be seen more often and showers and thunderstorms will become less frequent.