Effortlessly reach the
Hohensalzburg Fortress, in any season! This modern funicular railway leads from the heart of Salzburg's Old Town up to the city's most visible landmark in just 54 seconds. The panoramic view is extraordinary and offers fantastic vistas of the city and the surrounding mountains. The FestungsBahn funicular runs at least every ten minutes.
Oldest funicular in Austria, built in 1892.
Operating hours 2013:
Jänner-April: 9 am-5 pm
May-June: 9 am-8 pm
July-August: 9 am-10 pm
September: 9 am-8 pm
October-December: 9 am-5 pm
Closed for reconstruction: January 14-18, 2013 and January 21-22,2013.
Handicapped persons: Fortress Cable Railway is wheelchair accessible
Extended opening hours in case of events (Information at the bottom station or under Tel. +43662 4480-9752)
Price funicular 2013:
Ascent AND descent:
Adults € 4,00
Children € 2,10
Ascent OR DESCENT.
Adults € 2,50
Children (6-15 years) € 1,30
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