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Schönbrunn Palace ( German: Schloss Schönbrunn [ˈʃlɔs ʃøːnˈbʁʊn] ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Schloss Scheenbrunn) was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The name Schönbrunn (meaning "beautiful spring") has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court.
Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria’s most important cultural assets, and since the 1960s has been one of Vienna’s major tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors each year.
Hohensalzburg Fortress was refurbished from the late 19th century onwards and became a major tourist attraction with the Festungsbahn funicular railway, opened in 1892, leading up from the town to the Hasengrabenbastei; It stands today as one of the best preserved castles in Europe.
Imposing 11th century castle complex. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline.
- Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, 5020
- office@festung-hohensalzburg.at
- 0662 84243011
The Renaissance castle overlooking the Danube is the oldest residential castle in Austria. Today you will find several exhibition rooms and a maritime museum.
- 080040020000
Hohenwerfen Castle (German: Festung Hohenwerfen, lit. 'Hohenwerfen Fortress') is a medieval rock castle, situated on a 623-metre (2,044 ft) precipice overlooking the Austrian market town of Werfen in the Salzach valley, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Salzburg.
May 16, 2024 · In the late 19th century, Hohensalzburg Fortress (Salzburg Castle) became a tourist attraction. Making the steep trek easier for tourists, a funicular railway (Festungsbahn) was built in 1892 and is considered one of the oldest of its kind worldwide.
