Hohensaltzburg Fortress

Located just above the city, Hohensalzburg Fortress offers visitors a stunning view of the city of Salzburg and its environs. The Fortress is accessed from Kapitelplatz through the Festungsgasse; visitors can choose between the funicular, departing every 10 minutes, or taking a 30-minute walk to the top. The 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress, the city’s chief landmark, is the biggest and most fully-preserved fortification in Europe. The chambers and vaults of the Fortress Castle Museum present relics from the fortress history, offering insight into fortress life and customs. Also on site, The Rainer Regiment Museum, which offers an impressive multimedia show and a charming Marionette Museum.

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