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Classic castle tour - your journey through 900 years of castle history
From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower
Experience history up close within historic walls
Fortress Hohenwerfen is majestically enthroned on a rock high above the Salzach Valley. Birds of prey circle around its towers and anyone who steps through the mighty walls enters another world. It's no wonder that the 900-year-old fortified castle just outside the city of Salzburg is a popular family excursion destination: after all, there is plenty to experience and discover at the Pongau castle complex! Here you can experience the Middle Ages with all your senses!
Guided tours for castle enthusiasts & offers for everyone
With our wide range of guided tours , you can experience and discover the 900-year-old fortified castle just as you like: on a classic castle tour, which is included in the admission price, or with special offers for children and families. Of course, groups can also book various guided tours and culinary offers at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle.
Month
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Exclusive small group experience
01.04.2025 - 02.11.2027
![Group of smiling children on a scenic balcony with alpine mountains in the background](/static_processed/9cf0b135547f50fe8114f36515b19c3e/group-of-smiling-children-on-a-scenic-balcony-with-alpine-mountains-in-the-background.jpg?{"image":"https://api.burg-hohenwerfen.at/fileadmin/content/images/burg_hohenwerfen/events/Kindergeb.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Knights' birthday party for children aged 6 to 14
Party like the knights!
![Falconer in traditional clothes handling a golden eagle in the mountains](/static_processed/9aa1e11d08010670c42c3839ae5f76c2/falconer-in-traditional-clothes-handling-a-golden-eagle-in-the-mountains.jpg?{"image":"https://api.burg-hohenwerfen.at/fileadmin/content/images/burg_hohenwerfen/events/burg-hohenwerfen-header-falknerei.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Classic castle tour
From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower
![Hohenwerfen Castle on a mountain surrounded by mist and alpine valley view](/static_processed/640d98177c21227dc96ad73280ae395b/hohenwerfen-castle-on-a-mountain-surrounded-by-mist-and-alpine-valley-view.jpg?{"image":"https://api.burg-hohenwerfen.at/fileadmin/content/images/burg_hohenwerfen/events/2017-10-16_Hohenwerfen_Herbst_251.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
The Hohenwerfen adventure castle
Discover the fortified castle and encounter birds of prey
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Feasting at the castle at lunchtime
The knightly 3-course lunch menu in the castle tavern
Diverse events within historic walls
There's a lot going on throughout the season in the old walls at a variety of special events - from the summer cinema in the castle courtyard to the big children's festival and mystical castle nights, where guests take a seat at the burgrave's table.
Select month
Start of the season
01. April 2026| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMEaster weekend
05. April 2026| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMEaster weekend
06. April 2026| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
02. May 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
02. May 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
03. May 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
03. May 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMMystical night
22. May 2026| 6:00 PM - 9:30 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
23. May 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
24. May 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
25. May 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMay devotion
31. May 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
06. June 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
06. June 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
07. June 2026| 11:15 AM - 3:45 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
07. June 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMMystical night
19. June 2026| 6:00 PM - 9:30 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
20. June 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
21. June 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMCastle singing
27. June 2026| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
11. July 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
11. July 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
12. July 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
12. July 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMSummer Cinema - The Fox (movie)
07. August 2026| 8:30 PM - 10:00 PMFalconry special program Hunting music of the centuries
22. August 2026| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMFalconry special program Hunting music of the centuries
22. August 2026| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PMFalconry special program Hunting music of the centuries
23. August 2026| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMFalconry special program Hunting music of the centuries
23. August 2026| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PMMystical night
04. September 2026| 6:00 PM - 9:30 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
05. September 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMedieval hustle and bustle
06. September 2026| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
19. September 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
19. September 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
20. September 2026| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMFalconry special program with court and hunting music
20. September 2026| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PMNo flight demonstration
09. October 2026|Mystical night
09. October 2026| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMNo flight demonstration
10. October 2026|Medieval hustle and bustle | no birds of prey show
10. October 2026| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMNo flight demonstration
11. October 2026|Medieval hustle and bustle | no birds of prey show
11. October 2026| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMChildren's party
25. October 2026| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMRomantic Advent market at the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
28. November 2026| 1:00 PM - 7:00 PMRomantic Advent market at the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
29. November 2026| 1:00 PM - 7:00 PMRomantic Advent market at the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
05. December 2026| 1:00 PM - 7:00 PMRomantic Advent market at the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
06. December 2026| 1:00 PM - 7:00 PMRomantic Advent market at the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
08. December 2026| 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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