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Janni67 Says: Hohenwerfen castle which is situated high (155 m) above the river Salzach was built by the archbishops, who ruled Salzburg as independent princes until the Napoleonic Wars. The fortification is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress and also dates back to the 11th century. It...
Hohenwerfen as an Adventure Castle
Janni67 Says: The fortress also houses the Austrian Museum of Falconry. In 1990 began the first public demonstrations of the art of falcon hunting, which has proved to be a great success. Nowadays they offer daily flight demonstrations with various birds. The demonstrations take place...
Eisriesenwelt - a giant ice-cave
globetrott Says: EisriesenweltEisriesenwelt is the place most of the tourists are coming to Werfen for. I did not go there, because photography is forbidden inside that ice-cave !A cable-car is taking you uphill, and then you have to walk quite a bit before you get to the caves, lots of...
The place to watch the valley of the Salzach
globetrott Says: Of course such a large castle in a narrow valley had the sense to protect at one hand the people living in that area, and at the same time toll had to be payed by all merchants passing by on the pass-road or on the river. And of course it was essential for the guards at the...
globetrott Says: Karl's Room was made for Archiduke Eugene with furniture of the 17th and 18th century. It might have made sense to call it Eugene's room then, but for some reason it is called Karl's Room anyway according the inscriptions in the castle. This is one of the rooms that you may...
Ritterschmaus: dining like the old knights
globetrott Says: Dining like the old knights is possible in the wide halls of Werfen castle every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, BUT upon request ONLY, because this "Ritterschmaus" is not only a meal in the old style, but also a performance of musicians and actors, and YOU will as well be...
the funicular & the lift for handicapped tourists
globetrott Says: There is a brand-new lift taking the tourists up to the castle Werfen the easy way from the large parking along the main-road to Salzburg. It is operated automatically, you have to put in the ticket, the door will open, and when-ever a few people are in the cabin, the lift...
argentia Says: When you leave the train station, cross the bridge and follow the path on the right side of the road with the small sign saying "Bus to Ice Caves". This will take you to the minibus stop, which will take you 5 km up the mountain (5,90 euro roundtrip). There is a 20-minute...
globetrott Says: Take a look over the fence and watch the ladies talking to the falcons and taking care of their falcons. These great birds seem to have the need to get attention like small kids and this is maybe the reason, why they will be able to do such a perfect falcon-show. For the...
globetrott Says: Hallein might be another great day-trip from Werfen: Hallein is famous for various tourist-attractions :1)the Salt-mines2)The Kelten-museum - great exhibits from the celtic times in Austriaopen daily 09.00a.m. - 05.00p.m. www.keltenmuseum.at3)Silent-Night-museum : The...
weapons & fire-fighting in Werfen
globetrott Says: Waffenkammer / chamber for the weapons is one of the highlights of any guided tour through the castle of Werfen. You may see several rooms filled ith weapons of all centuries and fire-fighting-utensils are part of these exhibits as well, because burning down a castle was...
globetrott Says: Hellbrunn is a perfect daytrip from Werfen in a distance of just about 40km to the north. Hellbrunn is within the city-limits of the city of Salzburg, but when you come from the south, it is easy to get there without the need to drive through the city. The archibishop of...
Grossglockner - just 60km to the south
globetrott Says: Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is just 60 km to the south of Werfen and it could be done easily in a fullday-tour, when you start early in the morning. You have to pay a toll at that road : 26 euros for 1 day or 35 euros for a total of 30 days: the number of your...
Koenigsee - just about 40km to the north
globetrott Says: Koenigsee is one of the most scenic alpine lakes of Bavaria, and it is in a distance of just about 40km from Werfen. Koenigsee - quite close to Berchtesgaden - is quite a cold lake, BUT obviously not cold enough to freeze in winter, because it allows shiping even most of...
Brennhof - the old townhall of Werfen
globetrott Says: Brennhof is an interesting building in Werfen, directely at main square, and you might need a second look in order to see its special beauty : It almost looks like a modern house, only at a few windows and at the entrance-gate you may see that this building dates back to...
Werfen - a beautiful village with a view
globetrott Says: Dont miss to take a small walk through the village of Werfen, before you go on to Eisriesewelt or to Burg Hohenwerfen. Take a look at the village next to these high mountains and the lovely castle. Werfen is certainly a great place for a stop-over and hotels are also in...
The tiny chapel of Werfen castle
globetrott Says: The chapel of Burg Hohenwerfen is quite small, with a simple but nice altar and decorations and in a side-niche of the chapel you may see some interesting remains of romanic fescos. Another quite interesting detail is the single hand with a cross that is coming out of the...
alancollins Says: The Giant Ice Caves at Werfen are well worth a visit and contain miles of tunnels. The caves are freezing cold so take a coat or sweater. You have to go around with a guide who will show you the finer points of the caves. There is a certain amount of climbing up & down as...
Entrance to the Giant Ice Caves
alancollins Says: This is the view to the entrance of the Giant Ice Caves. On the walk up, one of the guides at the entrance to the caves, was beating a drum to encourage your efforts.http://www.eisriesenwelt.at/site/content/CB_ContentShow.php?coType=home&lang=EN
alancollins Says: You can use the cable car to reach the Gaint Ice Caves at Werfen which takes 3 minutes. The views from the cable cars are impressive. Or you can spend 90 minutes walking up the mountain, it costs 5.50 euros going up or 5 euros for the descent using the easier cable car...
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Plan a Werfen vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Werfen locals
Approx. 40 km south of the city of Salzburg, Hohenwerfen Castle towers above the Salzach Valley as a strategic bulwark built atop a 155 meter rock. The castle...
Q: Can I take a decent enough photo of the exterior of HohenWerfen castle from around the train station or do I need to get up...
A: the station is deep in the valley, and from the station it might be a walk of maybe 5 min to the town-centre, that is a bit higher and certainly a bit better for a...
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Falconry & a lot more not far from Salzburg
Werfen is a small village about 40km south of Salzburg. It is well known for various sights : 1) Eisriesenwelt - the world's largest Ice-Cave 2) Burg Hohenwerfen / Werfen castle -with a great and...
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The historic market town of Werfen is located in the heart of the Salzburger Land, nestled amid a wild and romantic Alpine world between Hochk?nig und Tennengebirge mountains. Its most famous...
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Though there are several tips about the history and present day use of the castle no seems to have mentioned its use in the film 'Where Eagles Dare'. For the non film buffs it is set during the second...
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At the heart of Salzburg region
Werfen is just off the A10 Tauern Highway, 35 km from Salzburg and 190 km to Munich. Werfen, at the heart of the Salzburg region, presents marvellous opportunities for sports and leisure. The castle...
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Werfen is a small town about forty-five minutes south of Salzburg in the eastern foothills of the Austrian Alps on the Salzach river. It is a pretty town that is a great place to spend some quiet time...
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