On August 1, 2012, the funicular railroad that leads up to Hohensalzburg Fortress turned 120 years old. The railroad has been popular with Salzburgers and tourists since 1892 - it carries over 2 million passengers a year. The new generation of the FestungsBahn, built in 1892, offers many advantages. The driver's cab on the valley side has been dispensed with, making room for a panoramic window that offers up to 55 passengers an even better view of the city of Salzburg during the 54-second ride.