Classical Concerts

Fortress Hohensalzburg: Christmas Advent Concert with Dinner

Immerse in the festive spirit at the historic Hohensalzburg Fortress with a Christmas concert, a panoramic funicular ride, and a delightful dinner with VIP options.

Celebrate the festive season with an extraordinary experience of dining and enjoying a Christmas concert at the 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Relish a remarkable gastronomic journey, savoring a VIP/Golden VIP dinner at the fortress's Panorama Restaurant, high above Salzburg's rooftops.

Enjoy the complimentary funicular ride up to the fortress, scheduled at least 30 minutes before dinner, letting you soak in the breathtaking views.

Choose from four ticket options to customize your evening. Each category offers different dinner and seating arrangements, allowing a personalized experience.

Fun fact: The fortress has been hosting concerts since the Mozart era, making it a historically significant venue for music lovers.

3.5-hour Christmas Advent Concert with Dinner

Entry to Fortress Hohensalzburg

Access to Golden Hall or Castle Hall

Seating options:

Category I

Category II

Category VIP

Category Golden VIP

Find the dinner menu here

Round-trip funicular ride

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Celebrate Christmas fever at the Fortress

Begin your evening with a thrilling funicular ride up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress. This ride is not only free but also promises stunning views of Salzburg's picturesque cityscape. Once inside the fortress, prepare to enjoy a VIP/Golden VIP dinner at the Panorama Restaurant. The menu is meticulously crafted to include a mix of local and international delicacies to suit every palate. Post dinner, immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with a captivating Advent Concert. Talented musicians will serenade you with Christmas classics in the historic ambiance of the fortress, creating a truly memorable Christmas celebration.

A customizable Christmas evening

With four different ticket categories - Category I, Category II, Category Golden, and Category Golden VIP - you can customize your experience. Each category offers varying seating arrangements for the concert and different meal options for your dinner at the Panorama Restaurant. Whether you opt for the VIP or Golden VIP ticket, rest assured, you're in for a culinary delight and a concert experience like none other. Choose the category that fits your preferences and budget, and make your Christmas truly special at the iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Children below 4 are not allowed for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs.

Additional information

Opt for appropriate smart casuals at the venue.

Individual tables are available at the dinner in the Panorama Fortress Restaurant, except from 23 to 25 December.

Your table is determined based on the number of people in your party.

The restaurant only accepts payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, CUP, JCB).

A vegetarian menu is offered in the evening. This can be ordered directly from the waiter in the evening.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at FestungsBahn.

Address: Festungsgasse 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

Landmark: Go to the FestungsBahn funicular valley station. On presentation of your voucher, you will get a free ride to the venue.

Get directions to the redemption point