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

Tags

• Bahn/Bus/Lift: mountain lifts

Weather

Tuesday

20°C

Wednesday

17°C

Thursday

22°C

Details und Informationen

morning

28.04.2026

Temperature

11°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

2600

afternoon

28.04.2026

Temperature

20°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

2900

Forecast

After the nice weather yesterday, the month of April is still in good spirits. The day will start bright with values quickly rising. But we all know that stable, fine weather is uncharacteristic for April. During the day, cumulus clouds will form and may produce a few thunderstorms.

Last update: 28.04.2026

Wednesday

29.04.2026

Temperature

17°C

Sunshine

50%

Freezing level

2600

Thursday

30.04.2026

Temperature

22°C

Sunshine

90%

Freezing level

3100

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Wednesday will temporarily bring changeable weather. Then, high pressure will return for warm weather.