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Fortress Hohenwerfen opens on April 1st
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Burgstraße 2, 5450 Werfen
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Adults from 13,90€ | Children from 4,60€
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Experience history up close within historic walls

Fortress Hohenwerfen is majestically enthroned on a rock high above the Salzach Valley. Birds of prey circle around its towers and anyone who steps through the mighty walls enters another world. It's no wonder that the 900-year-old fortified castle just outside the city of Salzburg is a popular family excursion destination: after all, there is plenty to experience and discover at the Pongau castle complex! Here you can experience the Middle Ages with all your senses!

Guided tours for castle enthusiasts & offers for everyone

With our wide range of guided tours , you can experience and discover the 900-year-old fortified castle just as you like: on a classic castle tour, which is included in the admission price, or with special offers for children and families. Of course, groups can also book various guided tours and culinary offers at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle.

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    A princely experience at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

    01.04.2025 - 02.11.2025

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    Classic castle tour - your journey through 900 years of castle history

    From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

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    Knights' birthday party for children aged 6 to 14

    Party like the knights!

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    The Hohenwerfen adventure castle

    Discover the fortified castle and encounter birds of prey

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    This far and no further!

    Get to know the fortified castle complex and play knights

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    Feasting at the castle at lunchtime

    The knightly 3-course lunch menu in the castle tavern

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    Knight's feast with music & more

    The large 5 or 7-course knight's feast in the castle tavern

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    Classic castle tour

    From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

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    Do you know our eagles, falcons and vultures?

    Under the wings of majestic birds of prey

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    Games in the castle courtyard & children's jousting tournament

    May, June & September on weekends | mid-July to mid-August daily | 01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

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    Exhibition "Mythos Jackl"

    Under the wings of majestic birds of prey

Diverse events within historic walls

There's lots going on throughout the season in the old walls at a variety of special events - from the summer cinema in the castle courtyard to the big children's festival and mystical castle nights, where guests take a seat at the burgrave's table.

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    The uprising - a performative journey into the collective Pongau memory of the Salzburg Peasants' War

    We are looking for you!

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    Season opening 2025

    01.04.2025

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    Second kick-off for the "Uprising"

    05.04.2025 | 16:00 

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    Traditional palm bush tying

    12.04.2025 | 12:00 

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    Easter bunny hunt

    20.04.2025 - 21.04.2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 

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    Falconry special program with court and hunting music

    03.05.2025 - 04.05.2025 | 11:15 and 15:15 Uhr

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    May devotion

    25.05.2025 | 19:00 

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    Falconry special program with court and hunting music

    31.05.2025 - 01.06.2025 | 11:15 

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    Mystical night

    06.06.2025 | 18:00 

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    Medieval hustle and bustle

    07.06.2025 - 09.06.2025 | 09:00 

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    The uprising - a documentary theater event on the Salzburg Peasants' War of 1525

    21.06.2025 | 18:00 

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    Mystical night

    27.06.2025 | 18:00 

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    Mystical night

    22.08.2025 | 18:00 

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    Medieval hustle and bustle

    23.08.2025 - 24.08.2025 | from 09:00 a.m.

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    Mystical night

    26.09.2025 | 18:00 

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    Medieval hustle and bustle

    27.09.2025 - 28.09.2025 | from 09:00 a.m.

What is there to discover at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle?

Go on a digital tour of Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle and find out what there is to discover within the castle walls: Hidden corners and spooky secrets. Exciting stories about historical personalities. But of course also the necessary things ... Just click on the pins and get more information.

Art, culture & culinary delights at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

Gastronomy at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

Exhibitions within the castle walls

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