Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Hohensalzburg Fortress in 2026?

Ticket prices for Hohensalzburg Fortress vary depending on whether the funicular is included and on whether you enter premium areas of the fortress. The cheapest ticket option is €11.20 for adults, and €4.60 for children aged 6–14; the most expensive is €18 for adults and €6.80 for children.

Q: Is the funicular included in Hohensalzburg Fortress tickets?

It depends. Some Hohensalzburg Fortress tickets include the funicular, often known by its German name of Festungsbahn; others only offer access via the footpath. Many travelers opt for tickets with the Festungsbahn as it’s quicker and less strenuous than the footpath, with epic views too.

Q: What are the opening hours of Hohensalzburg Fortress?

Between January and April, the fortress is open 9:30am–5pm; May through September, it operates 8:30am–7pm (with shorter opening hours for some attractions); between October and December it operates 9:30am–5pm. On Easter and Advent weekends, hours are 9:30am–6pm, with reduced hours on December 24–25. The restaurant follows its own hours.

Q: How long does it take to tour Hohensalzburg Fortress?

As well as offering spectacular city views, Hohensalzburg Fortress is home to a number of museums, an armory, a magic theater, the Prince’s Room, a restaurant, and more. Climbing the footpath takes 30 minutes, while the funicular takes a minute or so. Most travelers spend 2–4 hours in and around the fortress.

Q: Is Hohensalzburg Fortress accessible?

Yes, the Hohensalzburg Fortress is partially accessible, with wheelchair-friendly bathrooms and barrier-free access via the funicular. Steps and inclines mean that only the panorama terrace, the castle courtyard, the tavern, the armory, the puppet museum, and two bastions are fully accessible—most of the fortress interior has barriers.

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Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

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What are people saying about Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Julie_B, Sep 2026

Just do it!

Lovely venue - so special! Delicious food! The musicians were so talented and entertaining! Just do it! You won’t regret it - we did the Golden VIP tour.

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Trish_O, Sep 2026

Beautiful views and nice dinner

Recommended The weather was amazing we went in early September. The hospitality and service were great. Seeing the city at night was spectacular. A lot of stairs!

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Robert_D, Sep 2026

Magical Evening

The setting inside of the fortress was fabulous. Dinner was delicious and the view outstanding. The musicians were very talented and amiable. The whole evening was magical

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Ray_L, Sep 2026

The best tour in...

The best tour in Salzburg. The meal was excellent. The concert musicians that played were flawless the first violin was outstanding!

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

Jim_K, Aug 2026

Sensational Music Appreciation

We started with a set course dinner at the top in the fortress overlooking the valley and mountains. The food was very good and the service was impeccable. Then we moved to the concert at a higher level in the Fortress, which had views overlooking the old town and the city lights of Salzburg. The concert was outstanding and would highly recommend not to miss the Mozart concert.