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Fortress Hohensalzburg
Perched atop a hill overlooking Salzburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg bears witness to more than 900 years of Austrian history, demonstrating the supreme power of the archbishops. Construction of this massive fortress began in the 11th century at the request of Archbishop Gebhard I of Helffenstein. The project continued over the centuries, finishing in 1501. Visit the regency rooms, torture chamber, illuminated lower church, and the fortress museum. At an altitude of 506 m (1,660 ft), the watchtower provides views of Salzburg. Purchase the Fortress Card to take advantage of the funicular ride up the steep hill, and delve deeper into the fortress' history with an audio guide. Use our Salzburg trip planner to add Fortress Hohensalzburg and other attractions to your Salzburg vacation plans.
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The Fenicular ride to the Fortress, the variety of self guided tours, the sheer size of the place and of course our delightfully, bespectacled young tour guide made this a very memorable experience...
The Fenicular ride to the Fortress, the variety of self guided tours, the sheer size of the place and of course our delightfully, bespectacled young tour guide made this a very memorable experience... more »
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Ride the funicular train up to the fortress, which is a very large castle on a very high hill. The views were amazing. It was built in 1077 for an archbishop and is the largest fortress in Europe. We.... more
Ride the funicular train up to the fortress, which is a very large castle on a very high hill. The views were amazing. It was built in 1077 for an archbishop and is the largest fortress in Europe. We.... more »
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Absolutely amazing and a romantic experience! The short train ride up to the castle was fun. The views from the top looking down over this romantic little city was breathtaking. Inside the Fortress were highly interesting exhibitions. Great food and friendly staff. Just perfect for couples and families with children. Can't wait to go back.
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Seeing a true middle ages castle, along with the lifestyle, customs and ruling of it is truly an amazing experience. The castle features a lot of stuff: from sightseeing at the top of the keep tower, to how peasants were imprisoned in the dungeon and how the castle was built, history around it and a museum. This has been a big dose of history for me, so for any enthusiasts out there looking to learn a bit of history during their trip, i totally recommend this place.
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