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Salzburg
"Worth going to the top and seeing great views of the whole city"(60 Tips)
"Beautiful view of Salzburg city"(3 Tips)
"... for making the steep walk up by having a beer on the patio atop the..."(2 Tips)
"There is Stieglkeller on the way if you want to take a break"(2 Tips)
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Duncan HowsleyAugust 25, 2016Walk, don't get the funincular railway if you're able. The views are worth it on the way up and you'll feel you deserve the beer in the cafe once you make it to the top.Upvoted Dec 10, 2024
Canan CmDnzFebruary 9, 2016Picturesque view of the city from the terrace. The museums inside of the castle gives information about the militaristic history of the city and the castle itself.
Upvoted Dec 4, 2024- 4sq SUs Austria🇦🇹March 14, 2016Salzburg's landmark gives the city its instantly recognizable feature. Originally built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, the castle is the largest fully preserved fortress in Central Europe.
Upvoted Dec 23, 2024 
TABAugust 22, 2015The first place you should be visiting in Salzburg .. Enjoy the beautiful view of the old city ... You can going down by walk its interesting.
Lisa StarbucksApril 21, 2019This was really fun. Go for the all inclusive pass - it shows you the interesting residence rooms. Walk down to the city in the direction of modern art museum. The view on the burg from there is👌🏼
DianaFebruary 7, 2017The view over the city is amazing. The museum inside the fortress is pretty interesting, not too boring. There's also a souvenirs shop, where you can get a nice surprise for your purchase.
Jessica ArtusOctober 25, 2017Walked up the mountain pretending I was a soldier from the 1800s and ran out of breath real fast. Beautiful view at the top and free to roam inside the castle was a plus!- Helen ZhangDecember 30, 2016Epic old fortress on top of the hill in Salzburg! Worth going to the top and seeing great views of the whole city
Clau🌷December 10, 2013During early December beautiful Christmas Market up inside the fortress. Glühwein tastes better and romantic ambient. Take a Picture if the Salzburg city from the Restaurant terrace.
Stacy Bo BacyJune 27, 2019Walk up, if you’re able, and enjoy the view and museums for 1-2 hours. The puppets are so creepy, but cool.
Cenker KöseJune 24, 2016You should spend at least 2 hours here to walk inside, have your coffee and watch amazing Alps surrounding the city...
Emiliano ViscarraSeptember 16, 2016The main attraction in Salzburg. If you can, walk instead of taking the funicular because the view is great. Be ready to spend 3hs in there.
Andre BaekMay 30, 2015Take the guided tour and check how this fortress became what it is today. Nice to check the interior of the castle and see how people lived back then.
Rachel KAugust 29, 2014Free wifi (super stable!) and fantastic views of mountains and Salzburg. Museum focuses on the WWI and medieval history, but is not very organized.
83 oleghopeJanuary 1, 2014Great view over the city from herr. If u are lucky, u might stand the salutes - it is 10 times per year, i think. Festbahn ticket costs ₄17
Konstantinos PesmatzoglouAugust 6, 2017I think it is the best place to visit in Salzburg. It worths every penny, even on a rainy day.
Fatih DemirSeptember 16, 2016A very well preserved castle from middle ages which has A very beautiful view and museum.
Vangelis KoukidisOctober 14, 2019I love the Salzburg view from up here. Such a nice town. Make sure the weather is clear if you plan to get up here.
VarlikJanuary 26, 2019Great panaromic view above the city and puppet zone. Dont forget to take your camera to cature the city like a bird.- Natalia GJanuary 14, 2014A must-do in Salzburg. Great view, fun walk up the hill! There is Stieglkeller on the way if you want to take a break
Iason PippiSeptember 2, 2014The Audioguide is really nice especially on the top where it tells you what you can see from up there
Başar YılmazOctober 10, 2014When we ask for a 0,375 lt wine waiter gave us 0,75 lt wine and we didn't realize it first. Be careful when asking for wine. Moreover main food and place is so good
Maryam PkzdJuly 30, 2022The cafe on the rooftop is amazing! We couldn’t find a better view in Salzburg!
Ena T 🌸November 20, 2010Great view of Salzburg from the fortress , you could either walk up or take a tram ride up. If you have time and are able to walk up, take a pit stop halfway through for some local brew.
Kovia RakosiNovember 1, 2023Go and see it, amazing view, lot ofthings to ecplore and the coffee was expensive and very bad up at the top of the castle 😳- James ClarkNovember 5, 2012Reward yourself for making the steep walk up by having a beer on the patio atop the castle and enjoy the views of the valley and alps
Ευίνα ΚμFebruary 29, 2016That view of Alps... 💫😍💫 its really worth going to the castle and its only 2,5 h by train from vienna!!!
Shaun WestonJune 7, 2015If you're over 40 and not used to the 30°+ heat of a Salzburg summer, don't walk up to the castle. Catch the funicular for the steep, but probably worthwhile ₄17.
Claudia BraunsteinAugust 16, 2015
Peter MatusekJune 24, 2013Beautiful view of Salzburg city from the top :-).Fun to take a cable car :-).
- Heinz RainerNovember 20, 2012no better viewing the city than from here - listen to Mozart whilst dining at the castle excellent .. Read more
Víctor Luna BeneytoAugust 3, 2012It's a beautiful place but to enter, but the price is expensive and don't have discount for students or old people. If you climb the hill, the entrance is less expensive (around 8₄17).
Petr L.September 19, 2015There's nothing special inside the castle except magnificent view of the Alps and the city.
Martha Fanning3 weeks agoBeautiful music, wonderful evening with my daughter celebrating my birthday
Jáchym ŠlikDecember 23, 2015Tram is cool, but pretty expensive. There is beautiful christmas market in December.
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