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Information for your visit
Opening hours & dates of Fortress Hohenwerfen 2025
Spring, summer & fall, the Wehrburg opens its doors for you
Fortress Hohenwerfen is generally open from spring to late fall . In winter, the medieval fortified castle closes its doors and goes into hibernation.
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Fortress Hohenwerfen opening hours
April 01 - November 02
April, Oct., Nov. (Monday closed, except public holidays): 09:30 - 16:00
May - September: daily, 09:00 - 17:00
When our castle tours & the birds of prey flight demonstration take place
You can only explore the interior of Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle as part of guided tours that take place throughout the day. During the birds of prey flight demonstrations, the falconers of Fortress Hohenwerfen and their majestic birds of prey show off their skills several times a day. These impressive demonstrations of the the high art of falconry you should definitely not miss!
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Castle tour dates
Ongoing according to availability
March, April, October & November 10:00 - 16:00
May - September: 10:00 - 17:00
July 14 - August 15: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Meeting point: castle courtyard, in front of the chapel
Duration: approx. 50 min
Price: included in the all-inclusive ticket
Accessible: No
Age: suitable for children aged 3 and over; children receive their own children's audio guide (available in German, English, Italian, Dutch, Danish and Hebrew) at the start of the castle tour.
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Dates for birds of prey flight demonstration
April 01 to November 02: 11:15 and 15:15
July 14 to August 15: 11:15, 14:15 and 16:30
August 16 to November 02: 11:15 and 15:15
October 10 to 12: no flight demonstrations
Location: Lindenwiese in the lower castle courtyard
Duration: approx. 25 min (depending on the weather)
Price: included in admission
Accessible: No
Age: suitable for all ages
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