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Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Salzach River Cruise
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Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Salzach River Cruise

by Salzburger Festungskonzerte GmbH

4 hours
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€196.20€218Save 10%
2 adults × €98.10
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4 hours
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2 adults × €98.10
All taxes and fees included

Overview

The tour starts with a boat cruise on the Salzach River, departing from the Marco Feingold Steg in Salzburg's Old City. The cruise lasts about 40 minutes and passes by the town's historical skyline, natural riverbanks, the exclusive southern residential area, and views of the Hagen and Tennen mountains, part of the northern Berchtesgadener Alps. The boat returns to the starting point with a short speedboat display. Next, guests take the funicular up to Fortress Hohensalzburg; the ascent and descent by funicular are included, but guests must not walk up or down. Upon arrival, dinner is served in the Panorama Restaurant, located immediately to the right after exiting the funicular. Dinner seating is arranged by booking group size, with individual tables. Dinner times vary seasonally: 6:00 pm from January to April and September to December, 6:30 pm from May to August. In good weather, the VIP dinner may be served on the panorama terrace. Two menus are available: the Classic Dinner includes mini bread rolls with two spreads, beef consommé with semolina dumpling, turkey roulade with truffle mashed potatoes and fruity sauce, and a Mozart dessert. The VIP Dinner includes mini bread rolls with two spreads, white wine soup with roasted Marcona almonds, a choice of braised veal "Tafelspitz" with port wine sauce, potato gratin, and asparagus or Salzburger trout fillet with parsley potatoes, followed by a fluffy egg soufflé with vanilla cream and berries. Special dietary needs should be communicated to the restaurant staff during the meal. Drinks are not included. After dinner, the 90-minute "Best of Mozart" concert begins in the fortress chambers, with a 15-minute intermission. Concert start times are 8:00 pm from April and September through December, and 8:30 pm from May to August. The concert features performances by the Salzburger Mozart Ensemble and the Mozart Chamber Orchestra Salzburg. VIP Dinner guests receive an evening program booklet and one glass of sparkling wine during the concert intermission. This full evening lasts about 4 hours and 10 minutes and offers views of Salzburg from the fortress alongside music and dining.

Highlights

40-minute cruise on Salzach River from Old City center
Funicular ascent and descent to Fortress Hohensalzburg included
Dinner in Panorama Restaurant with seasonal start times
Mozart concert lasts 90 minutes with a 15-minute break
VIP Dinner includes program booklet and sparkling wine glass
Views of Salzburg and surrounding mountains from fortress

What's included

Round-trip ride on Fortress Funicular
Concert by Salzburger Mozart Ensemble and Mozart Chamber Orchestra (May-Oct. Fri & Sat)
Boat cruise on Salzach River
Dinner at the Panorama Restaurant excluding drinks
Choice of Dinner or VIP Dinner at the Panorama Restaurant
VIP Dinner guests receive an evening program booklet and one glass of sparkling wine during concert intermission

What's not included

Drinks

Itinerary

1

Salzach River

The 40-minute boat cruise starts at the Marco Feingold Steg in Salzburg's Old City. The route passes the town's main sights and natural river landscape, continues past a southern exclusive residential area, and offers views of the Hagen and Tennen mountains, part of the northern Berchtesgadener Alps. The cruise ends with a short speedboat show.

40 min

2

Fortress Hohensalzburg

Guests take the funicular up to the fortress; both ascent and descent by funicular are included, with no walking allowed. The Panorama Restaurant is located immediately to the right after exiting the funicular. Dinner seating is arranged by party size. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm in January to April and September to December, and at 6:30 pm in May to August. In good weather, the VIP dinner may be served on the panorama terrace.

120 min

3

Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

The concert lasts about 1.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission. Start times are 8:00 pm from April and September to December, and 8:30 pm from May to August. The concert features the Salzburger Mozart Ensemble and Mozart Chamber Orchestra Salzburg performing Mozart's works in the fortress chambers.

90 min

Meeting point

at the landing station Marko-Feingold-Steg (foot-bridge with love-locks)

End point

After the concert at the fortress you take the cable car back in the city (Festungsgasse 4)

Languages

German (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Dress code for dinner and concert is smart casual; shorts and T-shirts are not allowed
The Panorama Restaurant accepts only credit card payments (Visa and Mastercard)
Golden Hall on 24. and 25.04. and from 01.05. to 31.10.2026 is not accessible for visitors with impaired mobility because of many steps and the absence of an elevator.
Arms Hall hosts concerts from 28.03. to 23.04.2026 and from 26. to 30.04.2026.
Guests must use the included funicular for ascent and descent; walking is not permitted
No hotel or other transfers are included
Wheelchair access on the boat is limited; guests should contact the operator in advance for assistance
Total
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