Hohensalzburg Castle Dinner & Best of Mozart Concert on Christmas Day
Salzburg, Festung Hohensalzburg — Burgsaal
About the Event
Enjoy a Mozart concert followed by a romantic dinner in the Panorama Restaurant at the Hohensalzburg Fortress with an unrivalled view over the city and province of Salzburg. In the most impressive rooms of the 900‐year‐old fortress, where the archbishops have welcomed selected guests in the past. Experience a unique combination of culinary and musical delights in the historical ambience of the world‐famous Hohensalzburg Fortress. An experience that is second to none.
An ensemble of highly qualified musicians perform chamber music* by Mozart and other famous composers in the architectural hallmark of the 'Mozart City'.
The price includes a round‐trip ride with the fortress funicular and the entrance fee to the fortress, starting 30 minutes before the beginning of the event.
The concert venue unfortunately does not provide disabled access for people with limited mobility.
Practical Information
VIP price includes:
- Round‐trip ride on the funicular of the Hohensalzburg Fortress
- VIP dinner (drinks not included), in good weather and suitable weather conditions the VIP dinner will be served on the panorama terrace
- Fortress concert with seats row 1‐6 Golden Hall, row 1‐7 Armorial Hall
- program booklet
- 1 glass of sparkling wine during concert interval.
Normal price includes:
- Round‐trip ride on the funicular of the Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Candlelight dinner (drinks not included)
- Best of Mozart concert
Included in the GOLDEN VIP price:
- Fortress railway up & down
- VIP aperitif
- VIP Dinner incl. window seat — in good weather and suitable weather conditions the VIP dinner will be served on the panorama terrace
- 1 bottle 0.375 l red or white wine / 1 bottle 0.33 l mineral water / 1 coffee
- Fortress concert with seats row 1‐6 (Golden Hall), row 1‐7 (Wappensaal)
- Evening programme booklet
- 1 glass of sparkling wine during the concert intermission
Starting times:
Concert at 17:00
Dinner at 19:00
The concert hall at Hohensalzburg Fortress is unfortunately not accessible for people with limited mobility. Visitors must ascend approximately 100 stairs to access the Golden Hall.
The fortress funicular (cable car) and entry to the fortress are included in the ticket price, beginning 30 minutes before dinner.
CLASSIC Menu
Mini bread rolls with two types of spread
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Consommé of beef with semolina dumpling
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Stuffed turkey roulade supreme with truffle mashed potatoes and fruity sauce
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Mozart Dessert
Salzburg Nockerl (January 31‐March 31, 2026)
Individual tables at the dinner in the fortress restaurant! Your table will be allocated according to the number of people booked.
VIP Menü
Mini bread rolls with two types of spread
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White wine soup with roasted Marcona almonds
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Braised boiled beef from local pasture‐fed veal in port wine sauce with potato gratin & grilled asparagus
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Salzburg brown trout fillet 'Müllerin style' with parsley potatoes
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'Salzburger Nockerl'
Fluffy egg soufflé with vanilla cream and berries
Individual tables at the dinner in the fortress restaurant! Your table will be allocated according to the number of people booked.
If the weather is fine and suitable, the VIP dinner will be served on the panorama terrace.
A vegetarian menu is also available on request.
Menu subject to change!
Please note that the Panorama Restaurant only accepts payment by debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, CUP, JCB).
IMPORTANT: Please use the fortress railway included in the price. Do NOT walk up or down!
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik KV 525
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Klavierquartett
- Joseph Haydn – Quartett
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Klarinettenquintett
- Franz Schubert – Forellenquintett
- Antonín Dvořák – Walzer
- Johann Strauss – Walzer, Polka
Address
Festung Hohensalzburg, Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, Austria — Google Maps