Quick trip to Salzburg - yes where "the hills are alive" September 14, 2019

We drove out early today hoping to detour a short distance to Salzburg, Austria before arriving in Munich, Germany.  There was no time to do much sightseeing so after a bountiful Breakfast at our Berchtesgaden Hotel, we drove to the city. On the way, DW decided that our best bet for exercise and great views would be a trip to Festurn Hohensalzburg Fortress on top (literally) of the entire city.

The Fortress is REALLY REALLY BIG and can be seen from anywhere in or approaching Salzburg. It is the largest fully preserved castle in central Europe and is considered to be the "jewel of Salzburg".  It was begun in the year 1077 and changed the Salzburg skyline forever.  The complex acquired the appearance it holds today in 1500.  Its original purpose was to protect the principality and the archbishops from hostile attacks.  It has never been captured by foreign troops.

Map overview of the fortress.  I have a video but it won't copy onto the Blogger site.

On the side we parked, we climbed up a steep slope until we got to the the actual approach which was more steep!  Below is a photo of the ramp which begins right after the entrance gate.

Continuing to climb up into the fortress.

Danny in an archway entering the fortress.

                            Panoramic view of the City of Salzburg from the top of the Fortress

            Directly behind the panorama, is this structure at least 4 stories higher than where I stood.

                                             Danny makes himself at home in the arsenal.

                                          View to the right at the end of the panoramic shot.