PRESS RELEASES

High above the rooftops of Salzburg, a very special milestone is being celebrated once again this year: the FestungsBahn welcomed its two millionth passenger of 2025. Sushmita and Manoj Gurung from Nepal were visibly surprised and delighted when they and their friends were personally greeted and honored by Michael Baminger, CEO of Salzburg AG, Tobias Pürcher, Managing Director of Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH, and Gabriel Schmalzl, Operations Manager of the FestungsBahn.

Today, the 1-millionth passenger of the year 2025 was welcomed. The Cabiedes Acosta family from Seattle, Washington, was delighted by the surprise when they were personally greeted and honored by the managing directors of Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH, Mario Mischelin and Tobias Pürcher, as well as operations manager Gabriel Schmalzl.

This summer, Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH once again invites guests to enjoy a diverse and exciting program centered around Lake Wolfgangsee. With its blend of nostalgic charm, maritime flair, and cultural delights, this year’s “Summer of Experiences” promises unforgettable moments for big and small alike.

After the SchafbergBahn cog railway and WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries collectively covered over 100,000 kilometers and transported nearly 1 million passengers in the course of the past year in tourism, the winter break on Lake Wolfgangseesee was used to get the fleet back into tip-top shape for the new season ahead. Beginning March 1, the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt Ferries, the SchafbergBahn Cog Railway, and Café & Restaurant EQ will commence spring operations.

The new valley station of the SchafbergBahn has been honored with the prestigious “Prix Versailles.” This international recognition celebrates outstanding achievements in architecture and design worldwide, and this is the very first time the award has gone to us.

Salzburg – On October 30, 2024, the FestungsBahn Funicular was once again proud to welcome its 2-millionth passengers of the year: the Schmidt Family from Friedrichshafen in Germany. Michael Baminger, Board Spokesperson and CEO of Salzburg AG, together with Mario Mischelin and Tobias Pürcher, Managing Directors of Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH, as well as Operations Manager Gabriel Schmalzl, congratulated the delighted guests of honor with Mozartkugeln chocolates and vouchers for the company’s Five Tourism Treasures.

A ride on the Christmas Train operated by the SchafbergBahn Cog Railway up to 1,364 meters above sea level guarantees the ultimate festive feeling. The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt Ferries, the Salzburger FestungsBahn Funicular, the WasserSpiegel Museum, and the MönchsbergAufzug Lift also promise enchanting excursions during this, the most peaceful time of the year.