Fortress Hohensalzburg
History
Exploring The Fortress
In addition, several museums are accessible with your ticket :
Museums :
The Armory – The fortress canons, weapons, and equipment were originally stored in the armory. It is one of four armies that have been employed over the course of the fortress’s history. A contemporary exhibition space was created in the castle courtyard’s main armory in 2019. Since then, tourists have benefited from the chance to see a bygone era of armament, explosive gunpowder, intricate fortress architecture, and shot and cannonball factories.
The Panorama Tour – A real visual treat is the new Panorama Tour at Fortress Hohensalzburg. Enjoy stunning vistas of Salzburg’s cityscape as well as artistic insights into the fortress’s and town’s past. Learn about stories and special items like the Salzburg Bull. Watch as the light dances across the golden musical instruments, wrought iron, and rock salt. The historical and cultural backdrop of each room’s core element is used to convey the story of that space.
The castle museum – Selected exhibits from the medieval holdings of the Salzburg Museum are on display in the Castle Museum, along with substantial audiovisual displays, to provide insights into the history of Salzburg and the purpose of the fortress. Twelve rooms are included in the tour, which is organized into categories that emphasize various facets of the Middle Ages while spotlighting Salzburg’s art, culture, and history through specific people and occasions.
The Rainer Regiment Museum – In order to preserve the legacy of the old Salzburg house regiment, the imperial and royal infantry regiment “Archduke Rainer,” no. 59, the Rainer museum has been located in Hohensalzburg Castle since 1924. Its beginnings can be traced back to 1682. Innviertel and Hausruckviertel in Upper Austria were given to the regiment as recruitment districts after the ruler of Salzburg was ultimately taken by Austria in 1816.
The Puppet Museum- Discover the fascinating world of puppets, numerous artifacts from the renowned Salzburg puppet theatre in Schwarzstraße can be found in this museum. Try your hand at puppeteering to learn more about the origins of this unusual art form.
Getting There
The Hohensalzburg Castle is situated 653 feet above the city’s historic center on the Festungsberg. Starting at Festungsgasse, it is a steep 15-minute walk or a one-minute trip up in a glass funicular. Go early in the morning or late in the day to avoid large lines. It is possible to bypass the line if you have a Salzburg Card (available at the Information offices).
Getting Your Ticket
In the summer, the stronghold is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the rest of the year, it is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the cash registers, although booking online is more affordable. Depending on what you want to see and when you buy your ticket, there are many ticket categories. The ticket costs may fluctuate every year as per government policies.