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

Wednesday

14°C

Thursday

12°C

Friday

15°C

Details und Informationen

morning

21.10.2026

Temperature

12°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

3300

afternoon

21.10.2026

Temperature

14°C

Sunshine

10%

Freezing level

2700

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

Temperature

12°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

2300

Friday

23.10.2026

Temperature

15°C

Sunshine

60%

Freezing level

2700

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Trend

Tomorrow the weather will improve again: it will become sunnier and drier.