We've seen many fortresses/castles, but we really liked this one. Typical historical information and sites. The view from the fortress walls is a must see! There is a tram up the side of the the mountain to the fortress for those that can't hike up/down the steep steps/slopes.

The Hochensalzburg Festung is top on the must see list of Salzburg. Perfectly located, it offers an amazing view to the city and the mountains. We walked up there - it's really not that much as one might think and aproaching it by foot one can acctually appreciate its perfect location and how great its architecture flows with the landscape.... More

Admission includes informative audio-tour throughout the fortress, admission tot he museum, and more. Would recommend taking the train car up, then walking down, as the hike had a few people gasping and was very steep at parts. Incredible views of the city.

You will see the fortress from every angle downtown. Now, get up there! The view is stunning, but make sure to catch good weather ;-).

Great views at the top, good museum. Get Salzburg card before heading here. Audio guide available in many languages.

I decided to walk up for views but still had to pay the all-inclusive price that came with a funicular ride. Still - no regrets whatsoever. Follow the instructions on the map to look for 'location 1' where you can go for a walking tour of the insides of the fortress complete with an audio guide. Following this tour, you... More

A very nice experience. Take the bergbahn up to the fortress. Up there you have the view of the whole town and more. There is a lot to see and it can take a few hours just to walk around the whole fortress. Absolutely worth the money. Our kids found it really entertaining as well. There are a few cafés... More

The website mentioned audio guide. We did not get it. Many other tourists were also confused on where to start and what to see. Once you go up, there are no attendants or volunteers to help. There was no one in the office. We managed to find a worker and asked for audio guide. He pointed us to fixed machines... More

Amazing and breathtaking views of the city! There is a funicular to the top which is very convenient.