Festungsbahn
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The Festungsbahn is a funicular railway that connects Salzburg’s town center to its most popular attraction, the Festung Hohensalzburg. It will carry you 651 feet uphill, saving you the long walk to the top and giving you a great view over the beautiful city below on your journey. Tickets combining a ride on the funicular with entry to the fortress are available, or you can just take a ride to the panorama point with an audio guide.
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General information
opening hours
Regular operating hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, with last ascent at 5:00 pm and last descent at 5:15 pm, except during events. On 24 December and 31 December, the service operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; on 31 December, rides up to the fortress after 5:00 pm are only possible for restaurant and concert guests. Entry to Fortress Hohensalzburg is granted up to 30 minutes before closing time.
address
Festungsbahn Salzburg
Festungsgasse 4
5020 Salzburg
Festungsgasse 4
5020 Salzburg
how to get there
It's easy to walk to the Festungsbahn Salzburg from the center of Salzburg and several of the city’s top attractions. From Salzburg main station you can take bus number 840 to Mirabellplatz or Rathaus, both of which are close to the town center.
tickets
Panorama Ticket (from 01.02.2026)
- With funicular: adult €12.80, child €5.20.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €10.10, child €4.00.
Festungscard “Basic” (from 01.02.2026)
- With funicular: adult €15.50, child €6.30.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €12.00, child €4.90.
Festungscard “All Inclusive” (from 01.02.2026)
- With funicular: adult €19.20, child €7.30.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €14.50, child €5.60.
Children 6–14 pay the child price; accompanied children up to and including 6 years are free. Salzburg Card holders have one free ride with the FestungsBahn and free entrance to Fortress Hohensalzburg. Reduced fares are available for groups and for people with disabilities. Dogs travel on the FestungsBahn free of charge (on a leash with muzzle or in a suitable container).
- With funicular: adult €12.80, child €5.20.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €10.10, child €4.00.
Festungscard “Basic” (from 01.02.2026)
- With funicular: adult €15.50, child €6.30.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €12.00, child €4.90.
Festungscard “All Inclusive” (from 01.02.2026)
- With funicular: adult €19.20, child €7.30.
- “Sperrbogen” ticket: adult €14.50, child €5.60.
Children 6–14 pay the child price; accompanied children up to and including 6 years are free. Salzburg Card holders have one free ride with the FestungsBahn and free entrance to Fortress Hohensalzburg. Reduced fares are available for groups and for people with disabilities. Dogs travel on the FestungsBahn free of charge (on a leash with muzzle or in a suitable container).
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