Attraction · Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Hohensalzburg Fortress has no free entry we could verify.
- Otherwise: basic Ticket via footpath (adult) — €12.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Walking up the footpath (15-20 min) saves €3.50 on the ticket.
- A free Quick-Tour (9:30 and 19:00, May-Sep) is included with any valid ticket.
- Outdoor areas stay open after the museums close.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free with passFree with the Salzburg Card (funicular up and down, all museums, Prince's Chambers) | salzburg card holders | One-time entry; the Salzburg Card itself is paid (from €35 for 24 h). | No |
Official prices
Hohensalzburg Fortress ticket prices
| Basic Ticket via footpath (adult) — Basic Ticket with funicular €15.50; All-inclusive €14.50 (footpath) / €19.20 (funicular). Children 6-14 €4.90-€7.30. | €12 |
| Salzburg Card 24 h (adult, Nov-Mar price) — One-time free entry to most sights plus city transport; €38 from April to October. | €35 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Hohensalzburg Fortress
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open 365 days. Jan-Apr and Oct-Dec 9:30-17:00 (Easter and Advent weekends to 18:00; 24 Dec interiors 9:30-14:00); May-Sep 8:30-20:00 (museums 9:00-19:00). 9-13 Nov 2026: funicular maintenance, museums and interiors closed, footpath and outdoor areas open. 11 Jan-14 Mar 2027: funicular maintenance, access on foot, everything open.
Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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FAQ
Hohensalzburg Fortress: common questions
Is Hohensalzburg Fortress free?
Hohensalzburg Fortress has no free entry for everyone. Otherwise the official ticket costs €12.
How much is a ticket to Hohensalzburg Fortress?
Basic Ticket via footpath (adult) costs €12 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- festung-hohensalzburg.at/en/your-visit/questions-answers · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- festung-hohensalzburg.at/en/your-visit/opening-hours
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