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

Monday

26°C

Tuesday

30°C

Wednesday

34°C

Details und Informationen

morning

27.07.2026

Temperature

19°C

Sunshine

40%

Freezing level

3800

afternoon

27.07.2026

Temperature

26°C

Sunshine

70%

Freezing level

3700

Forecast

After an unstable Sunday high pressure will return today, Monday, but probably not before midday. The morning will be cloudy, but the sun will break through quickly. There might even be one or two short showers in the morning.

Last update: 26.07.2026

Tuesday

28.07.2026

Temperature

30°C

Sunshine

90%

Freezing level

4100

Wednesday

29.07.2026

Temperature

34°C

Sunshine

90%

Freezing level

4500

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On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we can look forward to perfect weather: it will be bright with temperatures still rising.