You can also visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress online with a tour of the fortress. On the fortress tour in the video you can enjoy the great view of the city of Salzburg and the surrounding area. And experience 1000 years of history in fast forward and let it come alive.

“The city of Mozart, Salzburg, is dominated by the walls of Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest existing castle complexes in Europe dating back to the 11th century. The impressive structure is a remarkable testament to the former representational aspirations and authoritarian-political demonstrations of power of the prince-archbishops.

The aim of this construction was to protect the principality and the archbishops from attack. In fact, the fortress never had to prove its defensive function. Most of the time, the prince-archbishops resided in the Residenz in Salzburg, the city palace in the heart of the old town,’ according to Hohensalzburg Fortress in its self-description.

It is fascinating to look down from the fortress through the windows and embrasures at the city below and to imagine how our There are numerous videos, including one showing the approach to the fortress in a parachut  A visit to the fortress is an experience that brings 1000 years of history to life. No matter which route you take to get there, whether it’s by funicular railway, on foot or even by parachute.

Landmark of the city

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the landmark of the city and the province of Salzburg and a must for visitors. The fortress train takes you quickly up the mountain, and the fortress train can be used with the Salzburg Card. But you can also walk up – or maybe better walk down? In any case, a visit to the fortress is an experience. Here’s to hopefully seeing you live in Salzburg again soon.

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The fortress Hohensalzburg is open to visitors Jan to Apr 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., May to Sep 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct to Dec 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.