Top Austrian Alps Observation Decks

Your journey to Salzburg Fortress begins with either a delightful 20-30 minute stroll or a swift and comfortable ride on Austria's oldest funicular. In place of the original water-powered funicular, which was utilized since 1892 to carry people up and down the hill, you will now encounter a state-of-the-art rail system. Upon reaching the summit, take in an extraordinary panorama of Archbishop’s city alongside the stunning backdrop of Salzburg’s mountains. Relish the views, capture some photographs, and then proceed to explore the medieval fortification complex that showcases 900 years of architectural history. As part of your self-guided tour, delve into various sections of the castle and discover why it remained unconquered for over a millennium. Engage with models that illustrate different attack and defense strategies used within a medieval fortress. A further highlight awaits in the Prince's Chambers—one of the finest preserved secular structures from the Gothic era.

Ride the Hungerburg Funicular from Innsbruck to the Nordkette mountain range, a jewel of the Karwendel National Park. Swap your pre-booked ticket for your pass at the ticket office and step aboard to admire sights of Innsbruck’s Goldenes Dachl surrounded by sweeping alpine vistas. Upgrade to include a ticket to Europe’s highest altitude zoo or just enjoy the round-trip ride.

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Austrian mountains with a round-trip cable car ride between Innsbruck city center and the Nordkette, at the heart of the country’s nature park. Visit a cable car station designed by Zaha Hadid, then watch the ground drop away as you travel to Seegrube. Get a bird’s-eye view of Europe’s steepest ski slope, and spot climbers on the rocky face of the Karwendel. Explore the mountain at your own pace before boarding the cable car to make the return trip to Innsbruck.