Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress is a museum, fortress, and castle located in Salzburg, Austria. Founded in 1077 at an elevation of 540 meters, it is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, which see daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C, though these months also experience higher rainfall around 178 to 187 mm. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 2.0 °C and lows of -6 °C. Opening hours are Monday through Sunday from 08:30 to 20:00, and from October to April hours are 09:30 to 17:00. There is an admission fee, and the site is not wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport, located 3 km away, while the capital Vienna is 252 km away. Nearby sights include Salzburg Cathedral at 0.3 km, Nonnberg Abbey at 0.3 km, the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg at 0.5 km, Mozart's birthplace at 0.6 km, and Mirabell Palace at 1.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 187 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 79 | 117 | 88 | 126 | 165 | 187 | 178 | 134 | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
