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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.

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  • Burg Hohenwerfen von außen im Nebel

    The Hohenwerfen adventure castle

    Discover the fortified castle and encounter birds of prey

  • Burg Hohenwerfen Falkner mit Vogel

    Exclusive small group experience

    01.04.2025 - 02.11.2025

  • Falknerei Burg Hohenwerfen

    Do you know our eagles, falcons and vultures?

    Under the wings of majestic birds of prey

  • Kindergeburtstag auf der Burg Hohenwerfen

    Knights' birthday party for children aged 6 to 14

    Party like the knights!

  • Kinderfest

    Games in the castle courtyard & children's jousting tournament

    May, June & September on weekends | mid-July to mid-August daily | 01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

  • Falknerei Burg Hohenwerfen

    Classic castle tour

    From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

  • Ritteressen auf der Burg

    Feasting at the castle at lunchtime

    The knightly 3-course lunch menu in the castle tavern

  • Falknerin mit Vogel Burg Hohenwerfen

    Classic castle tour - your journey through 900 years of castle history

    From the creepy torture chamber to the panoramic bell tower

Diverse events within historic walls

There's lots 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.

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August
September
  • Burghof am Abend

    Mystical night

    22.08.2025 | 18:00 

  • Mittelalterliches Treiben

    Medieval hustle and bustle

    23.08.2025 - 24.08.2025 | from 09:00 a.m.

  • Burg Hohenwerfen Wiese Falknerei mit Falkner und Vogel

    Falconry special program with court and hunting music

    13.09.2025 - 14.09.2025 | 11:15 and 15:15

  • Mystische Nacht auf der Burg Hohenwerfen

    Mystical night

    26.09.2025 | 18:00 

  • Mittelalterliches Treiben

    Medieval hustle and bustle

    27.09.2025 - 28.09.2025 | from 09:00 a.m.

What is there to discover at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle?

Go on a digital tour of Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle and find out what there is to discover within the castle walls: Hidden corners and spooky secrets. Exciting stories about historical personalities. But of course also the necessary things ... Just click on the pins and get more information.

Art, culture & culinary delights at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

Gastronomy at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

Exhibitions within the castle walls

Birds of prey flight demonstrations on the Lindenwiese

Rent event rooms

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