Top 10 Castles in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps

July 13, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Burgruine Plainburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen, Schloss Hellbrunn, Schloss Mattsee - das Juwel am See, Glockenspiel, Burg Finstergrun, Kupelwieser-Schlossl, Anif Palace, Schloss Schernberg.
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1. Burgruine Plainburg

Plainburgstrasse, Grossgmain 5084 Austria
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Burgruine Plainburg

2. Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle

Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43-662-84243011 [email protected] http://www.salzburg-burgen.at/de/festung-hohensalzburg/
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4.5 based on 11,689 reviews

Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle

This amazing 11th-century castle overlooks Salzburg from a hill on the outskirts of the city. 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. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal the history visitors experience at first hand within these sturdy defenses. Opening hours: We are open for you 365 days a year - even on public holidays! January – April and October– December: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. May – September: 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Advent weekends and Easter: 9.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Please note: On 24th of December, we are closing at 2pm.

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Whether you walk up the road to get to the fortress or take the funicular, visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg is a must-do/see in Salzburg. It's well worth the 13 euro or so (which includes a one-way ride on the funicular as well and a free audio tour). The fortress is very well-preserved, the audio tour and museum offer a lot of interesting history (of the region, the fortress, the rulers over various times, etc.), and the views from the top are stunning. I'd budget at least two hours, but you can easily spend more time up there. From late November to late December, they sell gluhwein, and other beverages and snacks as well.

3. Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen

Burgstrasse 2, Werfen 5450 Austria +43 6468 7603 [email protected] https://www.salzburg-burgen.at/en/hohenwerfen-castle/
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4.5 based on 864 reviews

Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen

Explore one of the most beautiful fortress in Austria. A refreshing experience awaits you at the over 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Fortress in the Pongau region of Salzburg. On the steep peak, high above the Salzach valley, the gentle breeze from the surrounding mountains caresses your face while peeking through the battlement embrasures. OPENING HOURS: April*: Tue - Sun, 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. May – September: daily, 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. 13 July – 14 August: daily, 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. 1 October* – 8 November*: Tue - Sun, 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. * Closed Mondays (except holidays)

Reviewed By Vball-traverler

When we were driving to our hotel in Maria Alm, my wife saw the fortress from the highway and mentioned it to me. We received the "Hochkonig" card, which gave us a discount to see the Hohenwerfen Castle. It was a beautiful castle where we saw a demonstration of various falcons, eagles and ospreys flying over the courtyard. We took the guided tour later and learned quite a lot about this castle. We were not disappointed in visiting.

4. Schloss Hellbrunn

Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 8203720 http://www.hellbrunn.at/en
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4.5 based on 2,958 reviews

Schloss Hellbrunn

Reviewed By Sue77777

Beautiful gardens and grounds around the main house. The fountains were off as seasonal but the main lake had a lovely Christmas angel there We spent three hours here , they also had a children’s petting area for the Christmas market. Free entry except the weekends, so great fun. The actual market was reasonably priced , unlike some we have been too around the European cities. Nice cafe too offering reasonably priced meals and drinks, great attentive service too We enjoyed walking the garden too and of course seeing the sound of music pavilion

5. Schloss Mattsee - das Juwel am See

Schlossberg 1, Mattsee 5163 Austria +43 6217 59222 [email protected] http://www.schloss-mattsee.at
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Schloss Mattsee - das Juwel am See

Within the unique environment of the Salzburger Seenland lies Schloss Mattsee. In the castle you can find Schlosscafe and rooms for events such as: weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, seminars, concerts and presentations. The castle garden, conservatory and courtyard offer a wonderful view at the lake. The ideal place to take a time out or to celebrate in a special ambience.

6. Glockenspiel

Mozartplatz 1 Neue Residenz/Innenhof, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 6208080 http://www.salzburgmuseum.at/index.php
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4.0 based on 202 reviews

Glockenspiel

Reviewed By J3919TFstevew

Glockenspiel is a beautiful place to visit we had a great time there and the building was just out of this world and again so much history of Mozart we were pleased to go its first class must visit

7. Burg Finstergrun

Burgstrasse 65, Ramingstein 5591 Austria +43 699 18877074 [email protected] http://www.burg-finstergruen.at/
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Burg Finstergrun

Die Burg Finstergrun, ein Erlebnis- und Freizeithau liegt auf 1100 Meter Seehohe im malerischen Lungau und ist witterungsbedingt von Ende April bis Mitte September geoffnet. Unsere Kuche bietet gute, bodenstandige Kuche, wobei besondere Bedurfnisse gerne berucksichtigt werden. In den einfachen, aber gemutlichen Zimmern tauchen unsere Gaste in den einzigartigen Charme einer mittelalterlichen Burg ein. Die Burg samt ihren Raumlichkeiten, darunter die Kapelle, der Rittersaal, das Jolantastuberl, Burgstuberl und zahlreiche Aufenthaltsraume eignen sich bestens fur Events, Hochzeiten, Taufen, Familienfeiern, Betriebsausfluge.

8. Kupelwieser-Schlossl

Moenchsberg 17, Salzburg 5020 Austria http://www.burgen-austria.com/archive.php?id=1843
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Kupelwieser-Schlossl

9. Anif Palace

Anif 5081 Austria
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3.5 based on 23 reviews

Anif Palace

10. Schloss Schernberg

Schernberg 1, Schwarzach im Pongau 5620 Austria http://www.pfarre-schwarzach.at/%C3%9CberdiePfarre/StVinzenzHeimSchernberg.aspx
Schloss Schernberg

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