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Festung mit der FestungsBahn © Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH
The FestungsBahn is Austria's oldest funicular railway still in operation. It has been taking visitors up the Festungsberg since 1892.
Float up to the most popular attraction in Salzburg
The FestungsBahn has been running to Hohensalzburg Fortress, the city's most striking landmark, in summer and winter since 1892. It runs every 10 minutes. The valley station is located in the heart of the old town (Festungsgasse 4). It takes just 54 seconds to cover a distance of 198.5 metres.
Modernization in 2011
The most recent renovation of the Festungsbahn took place in 2011. Investments were made in two new carriages and technical upgrades to the electronic equipment. The new carriages are more comfortable than ever, while also boasting big observation windows that treat passengers to sensational views of beautiful downtown Salzburg.
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Opening times
Operating hours 2024:
January-March, November: 9 am-5 pm
April, October, December: 9 am-8:30 pm
May, June, September: 8:30 am-8:30 pm
July, August: 8:30 am-9:30 pm
24 December: 9 am-7 pm
31 December: 9 am-5 pm (after 5 pm only for restaurant and concert guests with reservation)
For inspection times and short-term changes to operating hours, see
websiteExtended opening hours in case of events.
Information at the bottom station or call tel. +43662 8884-9700
Ticket for the Fortress Concert with dinner includes funicular.
Dogs permitted (muzzle and leash)
(Status: 11/2023)
Prices
Prices including funicular and admission to fortress
see Hohensalzburg Fortress
Tickets funicular
available after the fortress closes
Ascent or descent
Adults € 3.60
Children (6-14,99 years) € 1.40
Groups of 10 adults or more, per person € 3.10
Seniors € 2.50**
Dogs free
Ascent and descent*
Adults € 5.70
Children (6-14,99 years) € 2.20
Groups of 10 adults or more, per person € 5.10
Seniors € 3.80**
Dogs free
*Descent also possible with the Mönchsberglift
**The reduced prices for ascent and/or descent rides outside the opening hours of the fortress apply to seniors who are in possession of an SVV "Edelweiß-Ticket", a trolleybus pensioner card or an ÖBB Vorteilscard Senior. Not on "Basic, All Inclusive and Panorama".
(Status: 11/2023)
Accessibility
The fortress funicular is barrier-free. More information you will find on the official website.
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Festung mit der FestungsBahn | © Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH
railway to the Hohensalzburg Fortress | © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
FestungsBahn | © Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH
Contact
Salzburg AG - Festungsbahn
Festungsgasse 4
5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43662 8884-9700
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