Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket Fortress Admission Ticket with Anytime Funicular Ride
ID: GYG329131-584391
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Country: Austria
Description
Admire panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Use the funicular to enjoy the quickest and most comfortable way to reach Salzburg's most dominant landmark.
Your visit to Salzburg Fortress starts with either a beautiful 20-30 minute walk or a quick and comfortable ride on Austria's oldest funicular (depending on tour option selected). Today you will find an ultra modern rail system instead of the original funicular, which was powered by water and transported people up and down the hill as early as 1892.
Upon arrival at the top of the hill, experience a unique view over the Archbishop's city and the breathtaking landscape of Salzburg's mountains. Soak up the scenery, take photos, then continue with your visit to the medieval fortification complex, representing 900 years of building history.
During your self-guided visit, explore all different parts of the castle and see why it was unconquered for more than 1000 years. Interact with models showing the various types of attack and defense practiced in a medieval fortress.
Enjoy another highlight when you visit the Prince's Chambers, which ranks among the best-preserved secular buildings of the Gothic period. While walking through the complex, you'll always identify new views over the city and find many hidden corners of the castle just waiting to be discovered.
Highlights
- Enjoy an exceptional 360° degree view above Salzburg and it's surroundings
- Explore the fortress and travel back to the Middle Ages with multimedia exhibits
- Experiment with the various types of attack and defence practiced in a medieval fortress with interactive models
- See the Prince's Chambers, one of the most well-preserved secular Gothic buildings in Europe
- Ride up and down the oldest funicular in Austria (if option selected)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Between 1 July-30 September 2020, two children can go free of charge (per 1 paid adult ticket)
• Please note that the funicular ride is only included with the respective options
• When choosing the option with the "Early Bird Funicular Ride," the funicular ride must be started before 10:00 AM
• Voucher must be redeemed for a ticket at the cashier desk
• Admission is subject to the presentation of 1 of the 3 official Covid certificates: Negative PCR test (max. 72 hours old), a supervised antigen test (max. 24 hours old), or proof of full vaccination / proof of recovery (max. 6 months old)
• Children under 12 years of age are exempt from these rules
• Visitors are required to register digitally or in writing at the fortress
• FFP2 masks obligatory in all indoor areas, staircases, and elevators
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
FestungsBahn Cable Railway to the Fortress.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
