Festung Hohensalzburg is one of the main tourist attractions in the city of Salzburg in Austria. It is a fortress whose history dates back to the 11th century and is an important landmark in the city of Salzburg. It was built by Prince Gebhard I of Helffenstein in the year 1077. The visitors may also enjoy the view of the Salzburg city from the fortress.
The Festung Hohensalzburg covers an area of more than 14,000 square meters. It gives an outstanding and unique feeling to each visitor while walking down the alleys of the fortress every time. There are a number of parts inside this fortress in Austria, which the visitors can experience. Some of these are given below:
Puppet and Rainer Regiment Museum
Prince Room
Courtyard
Great Hall
Fortress
There is also a restaurant at the fortress, which provides the tourists with palatable dishes and place for short repose while visiting the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
The steep fortress can be accessed by funicular, which was installed in the year 1892. However, a modern version of it has now been set up, making the access to the fortress easier. Forming an excellent silhouette across the cityscape, the Festung Hohensalzburg is undoubtedly one among the Salzburg attractions.
