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Welcome to a summer full of adventures

Summer in Salzburg & the Salzkammergut

In summer there is a lot to experience for big and small explorers: Whether with heavenly views on top of Schafberg, culinary excursions, romantic sunset rides, fun pirate ship cruises or discovery tours in the city of Mozart.

Off to a big treasure hunt

Summer in Salzburg and the Salzkammergut is constantly accompanied by countless moments of happiness: the refreshing headwind on a hot summer’s day, magical hikes and unique perspectives; well-earned snacks, flower-strewn alpine meadows; hot days and starry nights. Nature and culture both draw us outdoors in summer, promising an array of unique shared experiences! Whether heavenly views from the Schafberg, culinary excursions on and around Wolfgangsee, romantic sunset excursions or fascinating discovery tours in the city of Mozart:

There is so much for explorers, big and small, to discover in summer.

Opening Hours

SchafbergBahn

The SchafbergBahn is in operation as follows:

  • From April 25 to November 1, 2026, the SchafbergBahn cog railway runs daily to the Schafberg summit (mountain station).

You can find the timetable for the main season here.

Current departure times and available seats on the SchafbergBahn can be found here.

 

Café & Restaurant EQ

  • open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Kitchen open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Starting July 1, open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Kitchen open from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • On the following days the restaurant will be closed due to exclusively booked events: June 27 and July 25, 2026

BOOK A TABLE

Further information about the restaurant and the opening times can be found here

WolfgangseeSchifffahrt

The WolfgangseeSchifffahrt ferries is in operation as follows:

 

FestungsBahn

The FestungsBahn funicular is in operation:

  • Mo-Su: 8.30 am - 9.00 pm: Last ascent up 8.30 pm, last descent down 9.00 pm (except during events)
  • Maintenance work on the FestungsBahn will take place from November 9, 2026, through November 13, 2026 and from January 11, 2027, through February 12, 2027.
MönchsbergAufzug

The MönchsbergAufzug lift is open: 

  • Mo: 08.00 am - 07.00 pm
  • Tu - Su: 08.00 am - 09.00 pm
WasserSpiegel

Starting January 2026, the WasserSpiegel museum on Mönchsberg can only be visited by school groups.

We kindly ask for prior registration at info@5schaetze.at.
Regular public opening hours will no longer be offered.

Further visiting opportunities

  • Friday, June 12, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 3, 2026 – ORF Long Night of Museums

Welcome to Café & Restaurant EQ!

Our opening hours:

  • open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Kitchen open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Starting July 1, open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Kitchen open from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • On the following days the restaurant will be closed due to exclusively booked events: June 27 and July 25, 2026

Top 5 experiences for this summer in Salzburg & the Salzkammergut

Enjoy the sunrise or sunset on the Schafberg

The EQ - a culinary exploration of the new SchafbergBahn restaurant

Enjoy a fresh breeze on a boat on Lake Wolfgangsee

Enjoy hot or rainy days in the WasserSpiegel museum

Leave the stress of everyday life behind you on a walk across the Mönchsberg

Hiking on Schafberg mountain

Numerous idyllic and marked hiking trails and active nature experiences await all those who want to climb the Schafberg on foot. After the ascent, which involves conquering over 1,000 meters in altitude, a ride down on the SchafbergBahn is the perfect reward.

EXPERIENCES AT MÖNCHSBERG

Our offers turn the Mönchsberg into a real adventure mountain. The Mönchsberg Adventure Ticket invites you on a discovery tour above the rooftops of the city. Always included: The ride on the FestungsBahn, admission to the WasserSpiegel and the ride down with the Mönchsberg elevator.

A whole year full of unique experiences

Discover seasonal offers of our five attractions throughout the year

Panorama vom Mönchsberg auf die Altstadt Salzburg im Advent
WINTER MAGIC
SPRING AWAKENING
Aussichtsterrasse vom Mönchsberg mit Blick auf Festung Hohensalzburg
SUMMER OF ADVENTURE

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