Hohensalzburg Fortress

Fortress Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

What to expect

Hohensalzburg Fortress is a large medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria, situated atop the Festungsberg mountain at an altitude of 506 m. It was erected at the behest of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg and is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe, measuring 250 m long and 150 m wide. The fortress has a rich history, with construction beginning in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein, and it was gradually expanded during the following centuries. It features impressive walls, towers, and bastions, and offers a unique glimpse into the region's past. Visitors can explore the fortress and enjoy stunning views of the city of Salzburg

Plan your family visit to the Hohensalzburg Fortress with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the fortress and took in the views

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the views and the Marionette Exhibit ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the morning learning about the history of Salzburg by exploring the fortress and admiring the view

Highlights: The kids had fun playing knight in shining armor and exploring the museums and the tower ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, Europe’s largest and best-preserved fortress. We explored the outer parts and the museums, and enjoyed the views from the watchtower. The kids also marveled at the knights’ armor and old cannons

Highlights: The kids loved the funicular ride and exploring the fortress. They were especially excited to see the knights’ armor and old cannons, and we all enjoyed the spectacular views from the watchtower ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the fortress and took in the exceptional views of the Salzburg landscape

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the puppet museum and the stunning views from the top ✨

I fell in love with Salzburg.

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the fortress and the museum, and we enjoyed the concerts in the evenings and the small Christmas market on weekends

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning view of the city from the fortress ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the funicular railway to reach the fortress and visited the fortress museum and tower at the top

Highlights: The spectacular views of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains were amazing ✨