Virtual tours of the Hohenwerfen adventure castle

Discover the imposing interiors of the fortified castle in 3D

Fortress Hohenwerfen is of course at its most beautiful in the flesh, gleaming white and towering imposingly over the Salzach. However, thanks to our virtual tours, you have the opportunity to visit special places inside the castle and the exciting exhibitions before your visit. So you can get a feel for what to expect!

The castle chapel

The spiritual heart of the castle

The Sigismund Chapel probably already existed when the castle was founded in the 11th century and has been modernized again and again throughout its history. Take a look around and go in search of the "admonishing arm", which was once intended to warn churchgoers against converting to Protestantism.

Myth Jackl

Special exhibition in the Zeughaus

Witches, sorcerers and magical powers have always fascinated people. The current special exhibition Mythos Jackl is dedicated to the significance of magic and sorcery through the ages and sheds light on the gruesome events surrounding the Salzburg sorcerer boy trials. Experts and historians explain the background and stories behind the exhibits in exciting videos.

Falconry Museum

Artists of the air

A special feature of Fortress Hohenwerfen is the breathtaking demonstrations at the Landesfalkenhof, which still keeps the centuries-old craft of falconry alive today. In Austria's first falconry museum, you can learn more about the exciting history of this fascinating art.

The casemate vault

From a stronghold to an adventure castle

Fortified castle, prison, gendarmerie school and film set: Werfen Castle has served many purposes in its thousand-year history. In the casemate vault, you can learn more about the building's eventful history.

Agents die alone

When Hollywood came to Werfen

What do Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton have in common? That's right, both are among the most famous visitors to Fortress Hohenwerfen. And not without reason, as the two stars shot the Hollywood film Where Eagles Dare here. To mark the 50th anniversary of this classic, this special exhibition is dedicated to the making and significance of the film for Fortress Hohenwerfen.

Tour of the castle

Welcome to the Middle Ages

From the cellar dungeon of the legendary Silent Prisoner to the panoramic view from the bell tower: on this virtual tour through the walls of Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle, you decide for yourself where the journey takes you.

What else there is to experience at Fortress Hohenwerfen:

Gastronomy
Gastronomy at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle
Falconry
Exhibitions
Offers for school classes
Offers for children & families