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Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)

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Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)

Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg

The imposing fortress of Salzburg is a must-visit. Nearly a century old, it is one of the oldest surviving fortresses in Europe featuring 360-degree views of Salzburg and the Bavarian Alps. Visitors can visit its church, the fortress museum and the torture chamber, and enjoy a number of special events and guided tours. A castle lift ride is included in the tour, along with a visit to the Marionette Museum, Salzburg’s Marionetteentheater.