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 Salzburg - Hohensalzburg Posted by:  manchanegra
N 47° 47.700 E 013° 02.800
33T E 353716 N 5295363
Hohensalzburg is the fortress located at the top of the Monchsberg in Salzburg
Waymark Code: WMXAJ
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Date Posted: 11/03/2006
Views: 112
The summit of Monchsberg is crowned by the mighty Hohensalzburg fortress, one of the largest existing medieval military constructions and symbol of the city.
Built in 1077, the fortress was restored during the 15th century when it became the residence of Achbishops and Princes.
Today it is a museum and famous tourist site. Access to the interior of the fortress is permitted only by a guided tour, which details the various stages of the fortress’ architectural development throughout the centuries.
A funicular railway transports visitors to the top of the keep tower, where it is possible to obtain a spectacular view of the city and the Bavarian Alps.
The given coordinats are from the Castle at the top of the Monchsberg. To acess the castle you must find the funicular near the DOM (Salzburg Cathedral) in Festungsgasse 4 (Aprox. N 47º 47.800 E 013º 02.765)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Opening hours 2006:
Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec: 9.30 am-5 pm*
May, June, Sept, advent-weekends, Easter: 9.00 am-6 pm*
July, Aug: 9.00 am-7 pm*
*Last entrance 30 min. before closing
Guided tours by prior arrangement (15 people min)
For handicapped people, the visit is difficult and only possible by prior arrangement (no facilities for handicapped)
Admission Prices:
Admission fees 2006:
Fortress Card: Combination ticket for roundtrip with funicular, entrance to fortress courtyards, tour with audio-guide (8 languages), fortress museum, Rainermuseum, "World of Marionettes".
Adults € 9,80
Groups of 10 or more € 8,90
Children and Youth (6-19 years) € 5,60
Group children and Youth (6-19 years) € 5,10
Family ticket € 22,60
Free with Salzburg Card!
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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