Forgotten History
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Salzburg, Austria
Hohensalzburg Fortress (German: Festung Hohensalzburg, lit. 'High Salzburg Fortress') is a large medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It sits atop the Festungsberg mountain at an altitude of 506 m. It was erected at the behest of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg. The fortress is 250 m (820 ft) long and 150 m (490 ft) wide making it one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Salzburg, Austria
- Address
- Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg
- Coordinates
- 47.79500, 13.04730
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q679292
What is Hohensalzburg Fortress?
Hohensalzburg Fortress is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Mönchsberg 34. Other places close by: Freyschlössl, Stiftskeller St. Peter, Salzburg Residenz, Café Tomaselli.
Where is Hohensalzburg Fortress?
Hohensalzburg Fortress is in Salzburg, Austria. Coordinates: 47.79500, 13.04730.
How do I get to Hohensalzburg Fortress?
Hohensalzburg Fortress is at Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, Austria (47.79500, 13.04730). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.