
Knights' birthday party for children aged 6 to 14
Party like the knights!
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!
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.

Party like the knights!

From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

Discover the fortified castle and encounter birds of prey

01.04.2025 - 02.11.2027

The knightly 3-course lunch menu in the castle tavern
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.
Feast like the knights in the castle tavern
In fine weather, visitors can feast in the idyllic courtyard of the rustic castle tavern at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle. In bad weather, the Knights' Hall offers the perfect ambience for a medieval break.
Discover exciting exhibitions at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle
In addition to the fact that the entire complex of the fortified castle itself is absolutely worth seeing, there are exciting exhibitions to discover within the castle walls: In the exhibition "Mythos Jackl - Sorcerers and Witches in Salzburg" , visitors are immersed in the world of witches and sorcerers - from the events surrounding the Salzburg sorcerer boy trials to current witch cults around the world. The Austrian Falconry Museum is all about the fine art of falconry, its history and the present day. There are also exhibitions on the history of the castle's construction and on the filming of the Hollywood movie "Agents Die Alone" at Fortress Hohenwerfen.
Experience the fine art of falconry
An absolute must at Fortress Hohenwerfen is the bird of prey flight demonstration. The falconers and their majestic birds of prey demonstrate their impressive skills several times a day.
Celebrate & work within medieval walls
The medieval walls of Fortress Hohenwerfen offer a uniqueambience for unforgettable events: From a fun family celebration to a romantic wedding or an atmospheric company anniversary to an unforgettable incentive or seminar. The following rooms are available: the idyllic castle courtyard, the rustic castle tavern, the imposing Palas Hall, the beautiful casemate vault and two functional seminar rooms. Our team will be happy to support you in implementing your ideas.


