When you visit, you'll notice this fortress' rugged purposes did not dissuade rulers from adorning the interior ... into Festung Hohensalzburg is free for anyone with a Salzburg Card.

Take in the stunning views of Salzburg, Austria, as drone footage captures its baroque architecture, the majestic Hohensalzburg Fortress, and the serene beauty of the surrounding Alps. Explore the ...

While the cathedral is in the center of town, Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress towers 400 feet above the city. One of Europe's mightiest castles, this fortress was never really used. That's the idea.