- Hohensalzburg Fortress is a large medieval fortress sits atop the Festungsberg (Fortress Hill) at an altitude of 506 metres.
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- Hohensalzburg Fortress is situated at an altitude of 506 m. “Construction of the fortress began in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein.
- Standing gloriously on top of Festungsberg, Hohensalzburg Fortress is also Central Europe’s largest intact fortress – 250 metres long and 150 metres wide.
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- See, walk, and relax around the Hohensalzburg Fortress, right out of a fairy tale, which with its incredible view will be the icing on the cake of this tour!
- Offering breathtaking views and a rich history, Hohensalzburg Fortress is a must-visit for anyone exploring the heart of Mozart’s city.
- Salzburg Hohensalzburg. After a stint as a military barracks, Hohensalzburg Fortress was opened to the public in the 1860s by Emperor Franz Josef.