Funicular to the Fortress [FestungsBahn]

Name: Funicular to the Fortress [FestungsBahn]
Address: Festungsgasse 4, Salzburg, AT, 5020
Telephone: +43662 8884-9700

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.

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 website
Extended 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)