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Werfen: Hohenwerfen Castle Entrance Ticket

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4.4883723 out of 5 stars
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Werfen: Hohenwerfen Castle Entrance Ticket
4.4883723 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4883723 out of 5 stars
86 reviews

Dive into the times of the Middle Ages on a visit to the spectacular Hohenwerfen Castle. Explore the old fortification, wander through an interactive exhibition, and admire birds of prey in a breathtaking flight demonstration.

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  • Have a firsthand experience of the Middle Ages at an 11th century fortification
  • Watch a spectacular birds of prey show by the State Falconry Center
  • Visit the interactive "The Legend of Jack, Witches and Wizards in Salzburg" exhi

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Step back in time to the Middle Ages at Hohenwerfen Castle, a former fortification built in the 11th century and located on a steep peak high above the Salzach valley in the Pongau region of Salzburg. Choose between options that include a funicular ride up to and down from the castle, or make your own way up to the 155-meter (509-foot) peak with a 15-minute walk through light woodland. 

Don’t forget to explore the arsenal, belfry, and royal apartment to see what life back then must have looked like.

Besides discovering what the fortress has to offer, another highlight of your visit will definitely be a stunning flight demonstration by the historic State Falconry Center. Primarily, they show domestic birds of prey in free flight. You will also get access to the Austrian Falconry Museum, which is currently hosting the “Where Eagles Dare” exhibition in the Pump Vaults.

Don't miss out on the interactive “The Legend Of Jack, Witches and Wizards in Salzburg” exhibition, nor the exhibition on the architectural history of the fortress. Bring your kids along to explore the fortress grounds, and take them on a fun riddle rally.

Includes

  • Access to the fortress and its exhibitions
  • Access to the Austrian Falconry Museum
  • Flight demonstration by the State Falconry Center
  • Return funicular ride (if relevant option selected)
  • Castle tour (can be booked on-site at a cost of € 6.- per person)

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Hohenwerfen Castle.

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  • If you choose the option to take the footpath to the castle, it is recommended that you wear sturdy footwear for the climb, but especially for the descent in case of wet weather

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Activity provider:Salzburger Burgen & Schlösser
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