Forget Santa's sleigh and hop onto a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg to experience a Christmas Advent concert in a historic setting, featuring Mozart's masterpieces.
Highlights
Highlights
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Bring in the festive Christmas spirits with an enchanting Advent & Christmas concert at the historic Fortress Hohensalzburg – where history meets music in a medieval setting.
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Kickstart your experience with a free funicular ride, providing breathtaking views of the illuminated Salzburg Christmas market and the cityscape below.
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Feel the Christmas spirit come alive as you soak in musical masterpieces of W. A. Mozart and his contemporaries, along with traditional Salzburg Christmas carols in a historic setting.
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Choose between Category I or II seats for the concert, ensuring a spectacular view no matter what, and enjoy a customizable experience.
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Fun fact: The funicular railway to the fortress, known as the "Festungsbahn," was first opened in 1892 and was originally operated by water.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1.5-hour Christmas Advent Concert
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Entry to Fortress Hohensalzburg
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Access to Golden Hall or Castle Hall
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Seating options:
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Category I
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Category II
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Round-trip funicular ride
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your experience
Your experience
Make it a Christmas to remember
Begin your enchanting evening with a free ascent on the fortress funicular, offering Christmassy views of the city of Salzburg below. As you ascend Fortress Hohensalzburg, you'll witness the stunningly lit Salzburger Christmas market that sets the tone for a magical night. As you step into the fortress, prepare to be swept away by the atmospheric Advent and Christmas concert. Held in one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe, the concert is a unique blend of historic setting and high artistic quality. Listen to the musical treasures of W. A. Mozart and his contemporaries like J. Strauss, and A. Vivaldi intertwined with traditional Salzburg Christmas carols in a warm and festive atmosphere.
A customizable Christmas event
Whether you're seeking the best seats in the house with Category I or still excellent views with Category II, you're in for an unforgettable evening. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary descent on the funicular, soaking in the breathtaking cityscape of Salzburg one last time against the backdrop of the twinkling Christmas lights. This experience provides a unique way to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and the rich cultural heritage of Salzburg.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What's not allowed
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs.
Additional information
- Opt for appropriate smart casuals at the venue.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Students must show a valid student ID.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at FestungsBahn.
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Address: Festungsgasse 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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Landmark: Go to the FestungsBahn funicular valley station. On presentation of your voucher, you will get a free ride to the venue.
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