Salzburg Fortress Railway...

Austria's oldest funicular railway runs every ten minutes to the Hohensalzburg Fortress and has been in operation since 1892.

1.7 million passengers a year enjoy the ride on the fortress railway and look through the large panoramic window at the city of Salzburg during the 54-second journey. In those days the FestungsBahn was still operated by water power, but today it is a modern railway system offering the best in comfort and safety. 

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Suitable

  • Good weather
  • Bad weather
  • Barrier-free
  • Pets allowed
  • Winter
  • Summer
  • Familyfriendly
Weather

Saturday

Saturday 8°C

8°C

Sunday

Sunday 8°C

8°C

Monday

Monday 9°C

9°C

morning

13.12.2025

morning 4°C
Temperature
4°C
Sunshine
50%
Freezing level
0

afternoon

13.12.2025

afternoon 8°C
Temperature
8°C
Sunshine
90%
Freezing level
2900

Forecast

A stable area of high pressure will bring us pleasant weather on Saturday. A few early fog banks will quickly give way to prolonged sunny spells and mild temperatures.

Last update: 13.12.2025

Sunday

14.12.2025

Sunday 8°C
Temperature
8°C
Sunshine
80%
Freezing level
2800

Monday

15.12.2025

Monday 9°C
Temperature
9°C
Sunshine
80%
Freezing level
3000

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For the next few days, the weather will remain fantastic!

Contact

Salzburg Fortress Railway...
Salzburg
5020, Festungsgasse 4
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