Festungsbahn, Funicular railway in Old Town, Austria
The Festungsbahn funicular connects the Festungsgasse street to Hohensalzburg Fortress, covering a distance of 198.5 meters through a single track with passing loop.
Since its inauguration on July 30, 1892, this funicular has been transporting visitors to the fortress, making it the oldest operational funicular railway in Austria.
The funicular provides direct access to Hohensalzburg Fortress, which stands as one of the largest medieval castles in Europe dating from the 11th century.
Each carriage accommodates 55 passengers and completes the journey in 54 seconds, operating daily from 9:00 AM with varying closing times based on seasons.
In 2011, the funicular underwent a 4 million Euro modernization project that introduced new vehicles and updated electrical systems while maintaining its historical character.
Location: Salzburg
Official opening: July 30, 1892
Length: 198.5 m
Address: Festungsgasse 4
Website: http://salzburg-ag.at/verkehr/salzburger-lokalbahnen/festungsbahn
GPS coordinates: 47.79570,13.04620
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:06
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