Festung Hohensalzburg

Imposing castle complex from the 11th century

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is a monument that is over 900 years old and one of the largest existing castle complexes in Europe dating back to the 11th century. Legends and myths seem to be hidden in every crack of the wall and in every nook and cranny: interesting backgrounds as well as stories that have been passed down. Take a look back into the everyday life of the people, as it may have looked at the time of the archbishops in this center of power north of the Alps.

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is a real eye-catcher high above the baroque towers of the city. As a landmark visible from afar, the fortress is an unmistakable part of Salzburg's world-famous silhouette. It appears mighty to the visitor from afar, and history can be experienced up close behind its thick walls.

OPENING HOURS:
May - Sept.: 8:30 - 20:00
(Museums 9:00 - 19:00)

EVENTS:

Tower blowing from the trumpet tower of Hohensalzburg Fortress
all year round, every Sunday, 11:45 - 12:00

Salzburg Fortress Concerts
all year round | 20:00 | Hohensalzburg Fortress

Info and tickets
Tel. +43 662 825 858
www.mozartfestival.at

Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
01.05. - 30.09. | daily & free of charge | 09:30 | Hohensalzburg Fortress 

Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting point: Infopoint (point A, entrance for the inner area), no registration required.
Costs: free of charge

Romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard
24.11. - 23.12. | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 11:00 - 19:00 | Hohensalzburg Fortress

On all opening days:
14:00 - 17:00 Supervised children's program in the "Atelier-Hödlmoser" with cookie baking, Christmas crafts, as well as reading and playing corner with Christmas music.
15:30 - 18:30 Atmospheric tunes and Christmas sounds of the tower brass in the castle courtyard

There is no entrance fee to visit the Advent Market. Please mention the keyword "Advent Market" at the cash desks.

6 Nearby Accommodations (ca. 1000 m)