• Hohensalzburg Fortress was chosen as the primary theme for the Austrian Nonnberg Abbey memorial coin stamped on April 5, 2006.
  • Located on the top of Festungberg, Fortress Hohensalzburg is the biggest preserved castle in the whole central Europe.
  • Festung Hohensalzburg (Hohensalzburg Fortress) is ranked #4 out of 17 things to do in Salzburg.
  • © Festung Hohensalzburg A view on Hohensalzburg Fortress from the air. Hohensalzburg Fortress has a long history originating in the middle ages.
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable...
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress is situated at an altitude of 506 m. “Construction of the fortress began in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein.
  • A history of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The castle was never conquered, although the townspeople had a go in the Peasant’s war of 1525.
  • The undefeated Hohensalzburg Fortress is the defining feature of Salzburg's skyline, towering high above the Old Town on its lofty perch atop the Mönchsberg.
  • Visit Hohensalzburg, even if you're not interested in the fortress, for the view from the terrace. From the Reck watchtower, you get a panoramic sweep of the Alps.