Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise
Description
Combine a Best of Mozart Fortress Concert with a popular boat trip on the Salzach and discover Salzburg and its surroundings from its most beautiful angle. Enjoy an unique evening on the world-famous fortress with a Best of Mozart Concert in the most magnificent chambers of the fortress. Salzburger Mozart Ensemble Extract from the program W.A.MOZART: “A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC” W.A.MOZART: Piano Quartet J. HAYDN: String Quartet W.A.MOZART: Clarinet Quintet F.SCHUBERT: Trout Quintet A.DVORAK: Waltzes J.STRAUSS: Waltzes, Polka and more Program subject to modification!
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Itinerary
Experience the nicest side of Salzburg with Tour I. Beginning at the "Marko-Feingold-Steg" in the centre of the Old City, you cruise past the impressive town scenery, the natural landscape of the Salzach, along to the exclusive residential area in the south of the City, and finally, views of the magnificent Hagen" and "Tennen" mountain range, the northern ridge of the Berchtesgadener Alps - and back, where at the end of your trip the Panoramic speed boat "dances" for its passengers.
Fortress Funicular ascent & descent (no pick-up at the station) Experience Best of Mozart’s concerts in the Golden Hall of the world-famous Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) and witness an unforgettable view of the town and province. Make this an unique experience while in Salzburg and enjoy an evening full of great music and excellent atmosphere. Ascent & Descent with the Funicular Concert: 1.5 hours (with 15 min break) Starting times: April, September, October, November, December concert starts at 8:00pm May, June, July, August starts at 8:30pm Venues: Golden Hall / Arms Hall Subject to modification! Notice: The concert hall (only Golden hall) unfortunately does not provide disabled access for people with limited mobility.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At concert dress code smart casual, no shorts, no T-shirts
- Golden Hall (24. & 25.04. / 01.05. - 31.10.2026) is not accessible with impaired mobility (many steps, no elevator)
- Arms Hall 28.03. - 23.04.2026 & 26. - 30.04.2026
- IMPORTANT: Please take the included funicular/cable car, do NOT walk up or down!
- NO (hotel) transfers!
- Due to structural constraints, accommodating wheelchairs on the boat is only possible to a limited extent. We ask that you contact us by phone or in writing in advance so that we can provide you with the best possible assistance.
Reviews(6)
The views are stunning and the concert was wonderful. Be aware that the experience option offered for the fortress visit with concert option is a bit limited. Many areas are closed during dinner. You may only arrive 30 -45 minutes before the concert. We were a little disappointed to be so restricted in our visit. Still, the spectacular views and fabulous musicians make this a ‘top of the list’ of to-do’s in Vienna.
Was advertised as river cruise and then concert. 2-1/2 hours, done by 7:30. Instead, the cruise was done by 5:45, and the concert didn’t start till 8:30. We had made other plans after 7:30, and couldn’t make the concert because of the misleading time announcement.
The concert at the fortress with the sun setting behind the musicians was pure magic. The boat ride wasn’t much to write home about. We didn’t see much and it was really hot on board; I wouldn’t opt for that again. There is a two+ hour break between the end of the 5pm boat ride and the concert, which allowed for plenty of time for dinner or at least a glass of grüner veltliner while soaking up the views.
The boat trip and concert are two completely separate, unrelated activities 4 hours apart. Timings weren’t made clear until we collected the tickets for a 45 minute boat ride at 4pm and discovered the concert didn’t start until 8pm. Basically wasted three hours hanging around waiting to be allowed to get on the funicular to the fortress at 7pm. Would have been much better to book separately (directly) and do the boat trip at 6pm and go straight to the fortress. There’s no tour guide you’re just given a map of how to walk across Salzburg from boat to funicular. Lack of signage in the fortress (which is the size of a small village) made it difficult to find the concert, it took us about 25 minutes to find it once we’d got off the funicular. That said, the boat trip and concerts were both very enjoyable as separate activities.
Absolutely fantastic! Would definitely do this again. Make sure to take some time before the concert to wander around the Fortress!
Cruise was a bit boring, you get 5min excitement at the end, the concert was good, a few well known tunes were played, definitely worth heading up early to see the sunset as well
