Hohensalzburg Fortress: Tickets, Funicular & Pass Inclusion
2 - 3 h
Medieval Fortress & Castle Museum
Built from 1077, the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe
Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€19.20
€7.30 (Child)
Daily, hours vary by season — check the official site before visiting
None required for general admission.
The largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe (11th century), its state rooms, museums, and the fortress railway funicular ride up and down the Mönchsberg hill.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (with fortress railway) | €19.20 | No reservation needed | |
| Child | €7.30 | No reservation needed | |
| With Salzburg Card | Included | Any 24/48/72h tier |
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Ticket Options
€19.20
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Hohensalzburg Fortress towers over Salzburg's old town, its whitewashed walls visible from almost anywhere in the city. Dating back to 1077, it's the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe, reached by a historic funicular railway that's included in the same ticket. It's one of the Salzburg Card's most valuable inclusions, since the ticket bundles in the funicular ride as well as the fortress itself.
What to See: Top Highlights
The State Rooms
Opulently decorated medieval chambers, including the Golden Hall and Golden Chamber.
The Fortress Railway (Festungsbahn)
Austria's oldest funicular (1892), included in the same ticket for the ride up and down.
The Fortress Museum & Rainer Regiment Museum
Exhibits on the fortress's history and Salzburg's former imperial regiment.
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Does the Salzburg Card Include This?
Compare Salzburg PassesYes — confirmed free (one-time), including the fortress railway funicular ride, directly on the Salzburg Card's official attractions page.
Salzburg Card
Included. Listed "FREE WITH CARD" directly on salzburgcard.com's official attractions page, including the fortress railway.
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