Explore Hohensalzburg Fortress
Festungsberg, Austria
Hohensalzburg gives Salzburg its most recognisable silhouette, but the fortress rewards more than a distant photograph. Courtyards, bastions and museum displays reveal the power and daily life associated with the prince-archbishops, while the elevated position makes the city’s relationship with its surrounding landscape clear. Arrive by funicular or on foot according to your energy and mobility. Allow enough time to explore the historic complex rather than treating the viewpoint as the entire visit.