Hohensalzburg Fortress is Europe's Largest Intact Fortress: Dominating the skyline of Salzburg is Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg in German), one of the major the landmarks of Salzburg. Standing gloriously on top of Festungsberg, Hohensalzburg Fortress is also Central Europe’s largest intact fortress - 250 metres long and 150 metres wide. Hohensalzburg Fortress was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard and it was considerably enlarged by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach … [Read more...]
The Salzburg Card – your key to Salzburg attractions
July 31, 2009 by
Salzburg Card - your key to the city of Salzburg The Salzburg Card is the most important card for your sightseeing holiday in Salzburg. It saves you heaps of money and time and allows you to enjoy all of Salzburg's attractions without worrying about the entrance cost of each tourist sight. According to the Salzburg Tourism Authority, the Top 10 sights in Salzburg are: Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Mozart's Residence Schloss Hellbrunn and Wasserspeile Salzburg Museum … [Read more...]
