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Barrier-free school tour without stairs
from 8th grade
Experience history up close within historic walls
A landmark visible from afar, Fortress Hohensalzburg towers majestically over the rooftops of the city of Salzburg. Within its historic walls, you can experience times long past up close: behind every archway is a piece of history. Every room tells exciting stories. Fates are hidden behind every coat of arms. After all, Fortress Hohensalzburg has grown since the 11th century to become one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, covering an area of 32,000 m².
Guided tours for fortress explorers and castle conquerors
With our diverse guided tours you can experience and discover the Salzburg landmark just the way you want: on atmospheric evening tourson guided tours for the whole family or special offers for childrenspecial tours for senior citizens, barrier-free barrier-free tours for visitors with restricted mobility or for all those who like it short and crisp, with a free quick tour. Groups of ten people or more are welcome to book an individual group tour book. Simply put together a tailor-made tour to suit your interests and time. If you prefer to explore the fortress on your own and are looking for quick views of the city, you should opt for the panoramic tour tour.
Month
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
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Family tour with Easter crafts and Easter egg race in the castle courtyard
17-19.04.2025 | 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
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Family tour: scales, beaks, claws
15.06.2025 | 10:30
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Family tour: Beet tracks
18.05.2025 | 10:30
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Family tour: Splendor and baking
20.04.2025 | 10:30
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Family tour: George and his dragon
23.04.2025 | 14:30
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Online workshops
from 3rd grade
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Late Middle Ages for those in a hurry
for all age groups
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Classic management
for all age groups
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Secret corners
for all age groups
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Life and building in the Middle Ages
for all age groups
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Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025 | 09:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Sport and play in the Middle Ages
for all age groups
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Evening tour "The power over the city"
from 8th grade
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Castle mice at the fortress
for school beginners
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500 years of the siege of the fortress
for all age groups | 2024/2025 only
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Guided tour for seniors
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Modular design
Create the perfect tour for your group
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Small group tour
Discover the fortress like never before: private & absolutely extraordinary
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
06.05.2025 | 17:30
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Traces of the sun: summer solstice at the fortress
21.06.2025 | 19:30
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Peasant uprising! Prelude to the fortress siege 500 years ago
05.06.2025 | 18:30
Highlights for your visit high above the rooftops of the city
Discover the highlights of Fortress Hohensalzburg such as the magnificent Princes' Rooms, the Magic Theater on the High Level, the Great Armoury in the castle courtyard, the various museums or the breathtaking views over the rooftops of the city. By the way: you can explore Fortress Hohensalzburg before your visit on our virtual tours.
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Panoramic views from the tower
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Impressions of the inner courtyard
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Within the old walls
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Concerts in the Wappensaal
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Magic theater
Diverse events within historic walls
The centuries-old fortress walls are not only home to the history of times long past, but are still the scene of a diverse cultural life today. A wide variety of events - from the Sunday tower blowing and the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard - ensure a diverse range of activities within the historic walls all year round.
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Tower blowing from the trumpeter tower
all year round | every Sunday | 11:45 - 12:00 a.m.
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Salzburg Fortress Concerts
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Sword fighting
Workshop 2h
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For Austrian Read Aloud Day: Stories from the Middle Ages
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St. George's ride to the fortress
27.04. | From 09:45 a.m.
Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
daily & free of charge
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Sunset chiller U30
28.05. | 19:30
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Peasant uprising
05.06.2025
Self-portraits in unusual places
12.06. | 18:30
What is there to discover at the fortress?
Go on a digital tour of Fortress Hohensalzburg and find out what there is to discover within the castle walls: Hidden corners and spooky secrets. Exciting stories about historical personalities. But of course also the necessary things ... Just click on the pins and get more information.
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