Hohensalzburg Fortress
Salzburg, Austria

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Type: fortress / museum

One of the largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, built in 1077 on Festungsberg hill. It dominates the panorama of Salzburg and offers a spectacular view of the city and the surrounding Alps. Within the fortress are museums, princely chambers, and old military equipment.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~15.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket includes the cable car ride (Festungsbahn), access to the fortress and museums. Online purchase in advance is recommended, especially during the summer period. The cable car departs every 10 minutes.

Parking nearby

CONTIPARK Parking Petersbrunnhof

CONTIPARK Parking Petersbrunnhof

Open 24 hours garage/underground 342m to the landmark

Address: Petersbrunnstraße, Salzburg

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +43 662 8099055

Garage Hypo Nonntal

Garage Hypo Nonntal

Open 24 hours garage/underground 403m to the landmark

Address: Erzabt-Klotz-Straße, Salzburg

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +43 662 8090000

Tiefgarage Barmherzige Brüder

Tiefgarage Barmherzige Brüder

Open 24 hours garage/underground 437m to the landmark

Address: 5010, Kajetanerplatz 1, Salzburg

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +43 662 8088

Recommended restaurants

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Panoramarestaurant zur Festung Hohensalzburg

Panoramarestaurant zur Festung Hohensalzburg

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 3.90 1389 reviews 82m

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€€ recommended

Address: Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg

Phone: +43 662 82585850

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:00–21:30 Tuesday: 10:00–21:30 Wednesday: 10:00–21:30 Thursday: 10:00–21:30 Friday: 10:00–21:30 Saturday: 10:00–21:30 Sunday: 10:00–21:30
Restaurant Stiegl-Keller

Restaurant Stiegl-Keller

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.20 4442 reviews 137m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Festungsgasse 10, Salzburg

Phone: +43 662 842681

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–22:00 Tuesday: 11:30–22:00 Wednesday: 11:30–22:00 Thursday: 11:30–22:00 Friday: 11:30–22:00 Saturday: 11:00–22:00 Sunday: 11:00–22:00
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Closed (opens at 12:30)
⭐ 4.30 3508 reviews 346m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.05.2026

€€€ recommended

Address: Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1/4, Salzburg

Phone: +43 662 8412680

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:30–23:00 Tuesday: 12:30–23:00 Wednesday: 12:30–23:00 Thursday: 12:30–23:00 Friday: 12:30–23:00 Saturday: 12:30–23:00 Sunday: 12:30–23:00
Wirtshaus zum Zirkelwirt | Salzburg Altstadt

Wirtshaus zum Zirkelwirt | Salzburg Altstadt

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 5304 reviews 371m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Pfeifergasse 14, Salzburg

Phone: +43 662 842796

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:00 Tuesday: 11:30–23:00 Wednesday: 11:30–23:00 Thursday: 11:30–23:00 Friday: 11:30–23:00 Saturday: 11:30–23:00 Sunday: 11:30–22:00
Zwettler's Wirtshaus

Zwettler's Wirtshaus

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 6478 reviews 383m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Kaigasse 3, Salzburg

Phone: +43 662 274018

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:00 Tuesday: 11:30–23:00 Wednesday: 11:30–23:00 Thursday: 11:30–23:00 Friday: 11:30–23:00 Saturday: 11:30–23:00 Sunday: 11:30–23:00