Fortress Hohensalzburg

"A real hidden charm for the adventuring travellers. An idyllic walk on the way up to Hohensalzburg Fortress with shining herrnhut stars lighting the way. The castles courtyard offers selections of gifts, crafts and specialised delicacies. You must try a slice of fresh tarte flambee and a typical hot mug of mulled wine while enjoying the sounds of Austrian live music and fresh ambience above the rooftops of town. This year the Christmas and New Years market will run from November 24th to December 18th with these opening times: Advent weekend - Friday - Sunday 11am-7pm Christmas music from 3:30-6:30pm Free admission, mention "Advent Market" at cash desks on the way to the Fortress courtyard"

"Massive castle on the hill above Salzburg. You take the Festungsbahn – a funicular – up the mountain then have as much time as you want to explore the fortress compound. There’s a museum of castle life, of construction and changes to the armaments, of war & military in Bavaria, of marionettes, and more. You can climb onto the roof of one of the towers, see the fortress’ chapel and find a Christmas market in the central square if it's December. If you arrive before 11 am, the Salzburg card gets you into the stateroom exhibit for free. So my advice is to go first thing and skip through the castle museum until you find that entrance, then go back!"

"✏️Hohensalzburg, placed on the Festungberg mountain, is the biggest fully preserved fortress in Central Europe. 🕘Opening hours: January-April*: 9:30 am-5 pm May-September: 8:30 am-8 pm (Museums, princes' chambers, magic theater 9 am- 7 pm) October-December*: 9:30 am-5 pm *Easter and Advent weekends: 9:30 am-6 pm Dec. 24: 9:30 am-2 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing) 💲Prices: https://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/top10/hohensalzburg-fortress#price-acc-detail-1 "