Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest fortress in central Europe, a castle which emits force, situated in a favorable position and the attractions of Salzburg. Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg tourism is necessarily to visited if you are on vacation here.The first documentary attestation of a fortress on the southern slope of Mount Mönchsberg dates from Roman times. Although not very clear, the existence of a fortress here would be very much sense because of the excellent position. From where it is located, you can see perfectly River Salzach and all around the town.
Prince Archbishop Eberhard raised in 1077. first castle here was nothing more than a yard with a wooden wall that served to protect the imperial forces of the Holy Roman Empire.
During the reign of Prince Archbishop Konrad I built a tower of stone and then over the following years in the 12th and 13th century fortified area was gradually increased until they were imposing high walls surrounding the castle reg. Conflicts between Bavaria and Austria Habsburg brought new threats to Salzburg and Hohensalzburg Fortress and we need new improvements.
Prince Archbishop Burkhard III von Weisspriach raised four main towers along the outer wall. The Archbishop Bernhard von Rohr reign was raised bastion Rohr. Bernhard had trouble with miners south of Salzburg who were more dissatisfied with their situation, wealthy patricians of Salzburg demanding greater privileges, while Salzburg may fear a Turkish invasion. 
From Hohensalzburg fortress to palace:During the reign of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach fortress or castle view changed from a military and strategic in purely political. During this period Prince Archbishop mines brought some huge revenues, representing 10 percent of global production of gold, more silver and white gold course of Salzburg, Hallein salt.
To make a castle fortress liked Leonhard von Keutschach invested huge amounts of money in decorations, renovations and extensions. Crest is found in all the places where changes have been made in his order. In total you can find 58 of these coats of arms in the fortress. Keutschach was known as a man who is angry very quickly. One of the legends says that a patrician rich fortress of Salzburg, Georg von Wisbeck blamed Keutschach that took property belonging to him. The quarrel between the two of Hohensalzburg Castle degenerated and failed to reach an agreement. Finally Prince Archbishop who was very tall and strong, grabbed von Wisbeck neck and kept hanging in the window of one of the towers. Eventually von Wisbeck admitted he was wrong accusing the Prince Archbishop of theft.
Price:
Adults - € 10.50; Children and young people (6-14 years) - € 6.00; Family ticket € 24.30
Salzburg Card includes a visit to the Fortress Hohensalzburg including funicular.
Schedule:
January to April: 9:30 to 5:00 p.m.
May through September: 9:00 to 7:00 p.m.
October to decemprie: 9:30 to 5:00 p.m.
December 24: 9:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Easter: 9:30 to 6:00 p.m.
