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Explore the new excursion destination in Salzburger Land

Experience culture, action and culinary delights on Fort Kniepass

Fort Kniepass is the new year-round excursion destination in Salzburg's Saalachtal valley that perfectly combines culture, action and culinary delights: the adventure trail on the subject of borders, the medieval fort, thelongest andlongest andhighest Round slidesin the Alps and top gastronomy, which focuses on regional cuisine and originality, ensure an unforgettable all-round experience. The good transport links and free parking make Fort Kniepass the ideal day trip destination for the whole family.

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  • Family exploring historical stone oven in old bakery museum
  • Smiling woman sliding down a shiny metal tunnel slide at an adventure park
  • Children standing by a fence near a wooden mountain hut with a metallic slide in alpine forest
  • Two boys talking near a metal play structure at the base of an outdoor mountain slide
  • Group of smiling children holding passports in front of outdoor border-themed exhibit
  • Family looking at mountain slide leading to castle in scenic Alpine setting
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Guided tours, fermentation workshops & other events

There's always something going on at Fort Kniepass: whether it's themed tours for school classes and groups, events and workshops on the subject of fermentation or concerts, theater and more in the open-air arena high above the Saalach.

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  • Saalachtal gourmet market

    Kick-off to Easter

    04. April 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Easter puzzle fun on the Kniepass

    The missing Easter eggs from Fort Kniepass

    04. April 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Easter puzzle fun on the Kniepass

    The missing Easter eggs from Fort Kniepass

    05. April 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Resin and pitch ointments: luck with pitch

    with Karin Buchart

    09. June 2026
     | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Lacto-fermentation & honey ferments

    with Stefan Weigert, Karin Buchart and Thomas Hollaus

    12. June 2026
     | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Lacto-fermentation workshop

    with Stefan Weigert

    13. June 2026
     | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Concert Pinzgau Philharmonic Orchestra

    13. June 2026
     | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Freshtival

    Rock night at Fort Kniepass

    20. June 2026
     | 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Summer movie: Pumuckl and the big misunderstanding

    Family movie

    06. July 2026
     | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Fragrant plant waters - hydrolates

    With Karin Buchart

    07. July 2026
     | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Fort Kniepass family festival

    18. July 2026
     | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Children's theater "Räuber Hotzenplotz"

    Children's theater

    26. July 2026
     | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Summer cinema: Rapunzel - Newly Reconciled

    03. August 2026
     | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Early morning pub with Juvavum 8

    16. August 2026
     | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sourdough & Poolish

    with Alexandra Hagn-Schmid

    12. September 2026
     | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

What is there to discover on the Fort Kniepass?

Embark on a digital tour of Fort Kniepass and find out what there is to discover at this unique location: historic walls that tell exciting stories, breathtaking views and unlimited action! But of course you will also find the necessary things on the digital discovery tour ... Just click on the pins and get more info.

Culture, action & culinary delights on Fort Kniepass

Adventure trail from the visitor center to the fort

The longest & highest tube slide in the Alps

Unlimited pleasures on Fort Kniepass

Fermentation Center & Slow Food Community

Also visit our other castles and palaces

Burg Hohenwerfen
Medieval hilltop castle overlooking a misty valley with river and forested mountains
Burg Mauterndorf
Mauterndorf Castle with medieval towers and colorful flags in the Austrian Alps
Burg Hohenwerfen
Historic Hohensalzburg Fortress on hilltop with funicular railway and blue sky
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