Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), Medieval Magnificence with Alpine Panoramas

Monchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020, Austria
Climb up the towering castle walls
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Landmarks or iconic buildings

Introduction

Salzburg Fortress is a castle located on Castle Hill in Salzburg, measuring 250 meters long and 150 meters wide. It is one of the great representatives of medieval castles in Europe. The castle was originally built in 1077 and underwent several expansions by different archbishops. In 1515, one significant addition was made to the castle's history - the construction of one of the oldest cargo cable cars in the world. It remains a symbol of the castle to this day.

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Transportation

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Translation: Others
Address
Monchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020, Austria
Opening hours
Monday-Sunday: 09:30-17:00
Phone +43 662 84243011

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