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Fortress Hohensalzburg
Perched atop a hill overlooking Salzburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg bears witness to more than 900 years of Austrian history, demonstrating the supreme power of the archbishops. Construction of this massive fortress began in the 11th century at the request of Archbishop Gebhard I of Helffenstein. The project continued over the centuries, finishing in 1501. Visit the regency rooms, torture chamber, illuminated lower church, and the fortress museum. At an altitude of 506 m (1,660 ft), the watchtower provides views of Salzburg. Purchase the Fortress Card to take advantage of the funicular ride up the steep hill, and delve deeper into the fortress' history with an audio guide. Use our Salzburg trip planner to add Fortress Hohensalzburg and other attractions to your Salzburg vacation plans.
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Fantastic views from the top of Salzburg. Museum inside is a bit boring, with a few interesting pieces on medieval life. Very clean and beautiful atmosphere at the top.
Fantastic views from the top of Salzburg. Museum inside is a bit boring, with a few interesting pieces on medieval life. Very clean and beautiful atmosphere at the top. more »
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Wonderful place to visit and learn more about the history of the city and their rules. Good restaurant and amazing views.
Wonderful place to visit and learn more about the history of the city and their rules. Good restaurant and amazing views. more »
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Amazing views from the top tower. Worth to take the funicular up and don't walk ... also worth to take the funicular down. Inside the castle the exhibitions are nice, but worth 4 stars and not 5 stars. Yet, this Fortress is one if not the top attraction that Salzburg has to offer. Go and enjoy. Not that expensive and they have family tickets.
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Fantastic! The cable car and entrance fees are waived for those with the Salzburg card. It was easy to find the cable car and the wait to go up was short. Inside the castle there are many things to do and different museums, a restaurant. The views are spectacular. We did the walking tour up to the top. The views up top were even better.
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