Werf En Austria Castle

Burg Hohenwerfen    

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(949) · Castle in Werfen, Austria
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Explore one of the most beautiful fortress in Austria. A refreshing experience awaits you at the over 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Fortress in the Pongau …

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Mar 3, 2025
We arrived by train quite early in the day and walked up to the entrance to Burg Hohenwerfen (following footpath rather than road signs), but as we had not booked in advance we had to wait 90 minutes…Full review by Andrew081
Dec 7, 2024
Since we live nearby, we visit the Hohenwerfen Castle once or twice a year. In summer, it is known for the bird of prey flight demonstrations, but in December, on the first and second Advent weekends…Full review by Advisorgue
Aug 9, 2024
What a venue Go there and do everything Lots of history and the tour is a must I have seen hundreds of falconry displays and this one was the best everFull review by Alan867
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Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

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How long does it take to walk up to the castle from the parking lot?
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20 minutes… gravel path with several switchbacks. It’s a continuous grade but not too strenuous
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Answer by Drew R · Sep 23, 2022
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show's schedule ?
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It varies depending on time of year, go onto the castle website for timings.
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Answer by Peter F · Jul 18, 2019
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Do you need to pay cash or do most places take credit cards?
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Credit cards and cash
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Are the castle tours offered in English, and/or is there an English audio guide available?
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The tour is in German, but there is an Audioguide in English. You still walk round with the tour guide and you just type the number in for each section.
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Thank you for your amazing review. You have helped me decide that I definitely want to visit Hohenwerfen while in Europe …
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Thank you for your amazing review. You have helped me decide that I definitely want to visit Hohenwerfen while in Europe next summer. Could you give me an idea about how much time I should allow and expect the tour to take ? Thank you so much
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I arrived there with my family at around 1 o'clock and we stayed till 5 o'clock in the afternoon. That gave us plenty of time to explore the castle on our own (kids get an amazing little …
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I arrived there with my family at around 1 o'clock and we stayed till 5 o'clock in the afternoon. That gave us plenty of time to explore the castle on our own (kids get an amazing little book with questions and riddles and keeps them very engaged in exploring the castle), have lunch at the restaurant, take the tour of the castle, enjoy the falcons and eagles (absolutely amazing!) and take the path down the hill on foot while enjoying an ice cream (bought as a bribe before starting the walk). :)
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