 HOHENSALZBURG
FORTRESS (Festung Hohensalzburg) is the highlight of any tour to
Salzburg.� The fortress lies atop a hill and dominates the
Salzburg skyline.�
The fortress was built in 1077
and over the next 600 years, constant additions were made to its
size.� It reached its present day extent in 1681.�
A tour of this extensive complex will take you through ornate
palatial chambers and up to the top of the fortress for a
magnificent view of the city.
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The more
adventurous visitors can walk up the steep hill leading up to the castle, but
for those looking for a relaxed experience, take the funicular rail
car up to the top and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way up.
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The Hohensalzburg Fortress grounds are open daily 8:30am-8pm
mid-June to mid-September, 9am-6pm mid-September to mid-March, and
9am-5pm from mid-March to mid-June.�
The interior is open daily 9am-6pm mid-June to mid-September,
9:30am-5:30pm mid-September to mid-March, and 9:30am-5pm mid-March
to mid-June.
The funicular is open daily 9am-10pm from May to September, 9am-9pm
in April and October, and 9:30am-9pm from November to March.
For more information, call 0662 842 430 11.
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