- The Hohensalzburg Fortress is located in the heart of the city of Salzburg, it rises at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level.
- A history of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The castle was never conquered, although the townspeople had a go in the Peasant’s war of 1525.
- Imagine that the fortress of Hohensalzburg had not been defeated for 1000 years. Hohensalzburg Fortress was built in three stages of construction.
- If you have already been exploring Salzburg before going up to the fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), you might recognize some of the places in the town.
- Highlights of Fortress Hohensalzburg. Salzburg Castle is located on the Monk Hill in the old town of Salzburg and is the landmark building of the city.
- Salzburg Hohensalzburg. After a stint as a military barracks, Hohensalzburg Fortress was opened to the public in the 1860s by Emperor Franz Josef.
- It is said that Hohensalzburg Fortress has never been captured by enemies; however attempts to take it have also been sparse and of dubious force.
- 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...