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- Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress
The 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle stands on a rocky outcrop
approximately 394ft (120m) above the city. Although originally
built by Archbishop Gebhard to repel attacks from the neighbouring
Bavarians, the present-day fortress was largely rebuilt in the
early 16th century by Archbishop Leonhard Von Keutschach who added
the grand state apartments. Visitors can walk around the courtyard
and outskirts of the fortress at no cost unless they take the
guided tour around the state apartments. The tour finishes at two
small museums (this is optional) that display a selection of
weapons, uniforms and armour together with instruments of torture -
such as the Schandmasken - which petty criminals had to don as
punishment for their crimes.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Fortress Card EUR10.50 (adults), EUR6 (children 6-14
years); other concessions available.
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
Open daily 9:30am to 5pm (October to April), 9am to
7pm (May to September).
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).