Fortress Hohensalzburg (solo trip)

This is a fascinating site. There are many things to see in this historic place. Be prepared for some step climbing to get the very best views. We enjoyed learning all the history about the Fortress. There are rooms full of interesting items dating from ancient times to modern life.

Bought the entrance and funicular train ticket and it's a enjoyable trip up the hill to the castle. Plenty of stuff to see in the fortress and also great view of Salzburg city from the top of the castle. Really beautiful scenery and we don't want to leave but had to rush to find the train station as we need to catch the 12pm Hallstatt tour.

It was very helpful for me, who has trouble walking, to be able to quickly reach the top by cable car. Once at the top of the castle, I was able to enjoy a 360-degree view of Salzburg, which was wonderful. The exhibits inside the castle were also very interesting. It would be helpful if there were directions on the order in which to look around the museum. I always got lost trying to find the exit...

Great view but you need to pay extra to go to the tower (which we didn’t). Still absolutely worth visiting while you’re in Salzburg. You can skip the line if you buy or get tickets upfront (we got them from our hotel).

Definitely worth the visit! For reference I bought the "basic ticket" online - the information boards for all around the Fortress were laid out interestingly and in 4 languages making it accessible without buying an audio guide. Tallest tower was brilliant for the panoramic view across the city and mountains. There are 2 cafe/restaurants inside the castle i think but i didn't try these. The walk d...