We were in Salzburg on a tour and had a free afternoon. Visiting the fortress was well worth the extra time and money. We added the Princely chambers admission and I'd also highly recommend that. That tour lets you into the medieval portion of the castle and seeing rooms and furnishing from that long ago was very impressive. Of course the view over Salzburg is also excellent. For the railway ride up and back, plus the admission and add-on, it was really a bargain. We would have seen more but we had limited time to work with.

Worth day trip to Salzburg - been there multiple times, always an great experience. There are two ways to walk up the hill, one involves many steps, the other is a paved street ramp. If you can do it, recommend the hike up and down - the views expand along the way. Ride up for a fee, ride down is included in entry. Church bells across the town ring on the hour many days, unforgettable experience from the north rim. The castle indoors tour was a little more extensive then expected, spend an hour but you have to follow the racetrack flow. Restrooms are available and the view from the cafe at southwest overlook is fantastic.

We got last minute tickets to dinner and the concert through a third party service. When we arrived there was a bit of confusion as they could not find our reservation. But they were so kind about it and found us a great table anyway. The restaurant manager Christian went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing time. I highly recommend this experience.

Superb place to visit when in Salzburg. Accessible via a funhicular, or by foot if very fit. Some superb views await. There is a Marionette Museum on the site. A cafe is also available. Some historical items on view also.

When in Salzburg this is a must visit. Visited early in the morning which was great as not crowded and purchased a basic ticket which was sufficient. Caught the funicular up (worth it) and walked down. The walk up can be very steep in parts even for a fit person and with small steps or a gravel surface it was even a bit tricky walking down. Not for anyone with health issues. The views from the top are spectacular over the town and towards the Alps so great photo opportunities. Whilst the displays inside were interesting they could have been more interactive for kids. I would have preferred the castle grounds to have remained within character of the castle building rather than onsite cafe's, and workman vans, but that aside it's a must and it's exciting to be in a castle!

An impressive fortress overlooking the city of Salzburg! Access was made easier by the funicular rail access from the base of the high hill upon which the fortress is situated. There is a very good self-guided tour and plentiful information placards in both German and English. We selected this as our primary destination on a brief visit to the city.

Lively bar serving Austrian food. Good atmosphere and the service was very good. They have good prices and you don’t feel rushed. Perfect place if you want to enjoy the old town early evening and try local food choices.

Despite a cold morning start (2 degrees) we headed off to explore the ‘old city’. Taking the funicular to the top of the mountain, we visited the ‘Festung Hohensalzburg’ (fortress and fortezza) which dominates the Salzburg skyline. The views were amazing, including snow-capped Alpine mountains only some miles away.

This was one the places that my husband and I, together with friends, wanted to visit while in Salzburg. However, before we did it we made sure we bought the Salzburg Card. We got the funicular up to the castle and when we had finished our tour got it back down. There is a lot to be seen and the views are spectacular. Keep in mind as this was in winter time with snow and freezing cold, the outdoor cafe was not open. This is a place you just have to visit while in Salzburg.

I had a ticket for one of the New Year's concerts in the fortress. The only downer of my trip was (i) the rain NYE and (ii) managing to get lost on my way to the funicular. Eventually I ran through the door, completely bedraggled and absolutely loved the concert. Out onto the terraces to watch the fireworks where my resolutions to be a nicer person came to a swift halt with a lady who kept jabbing me in the eye with her umbrella, and refusing to believe any of us that it had stopped raining. Having narrowly saved my sight (and put an evil curse on the witch), I queued for the downward funicular. The next day I returned to the Fortress where a fine morning meant spectacular views. I am not a museum person but the views are well worth it (and this time no murderous hags to contend with). There's also a lovely churchyard right next door to the Funicular office.