Mobility restrictions at Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle

Here you will find all information on restricted accessibility

Fortress Hohenwerfen is an unmissable bulwark that towers high above the Salzach in Werfen and used to be an almost insurmountable barrier on the road to Salzburg. Today, many centuries later, Fortress Hohenwerfen is one of the main tourist attractions in Salzburger Land and we are committed to making the former fortified castle accessible to people with special needs. However, due to the historical and often massive construction, this is only possible to a limited extent. However, we now offer various climbing aids, but must point out that only part of the complex is barrier-free.

Barrier-free arrival

Barrier-free parking spaces

There are two barrier-free parking spaces directly at the entrance to the valley station.

Barrier-free access to the castle

Barrier-free access to Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle is possible via the inclined elevator. The footpath to the castle is not barrier-free due to the inclines.

Accessibility inside the castle

Only access to the castle courtyard is barrier-free. All other areas can only be accessed by overcoming individual steps and small staircases (castle tavern - two steps, knight's store & seminar rooms) or many steps and inclines (exhibitions & museums).

Participation in the castle tour

There are 300 steps to climb during the castle tour to see the interior.

Participation in the bird of prey flight demonstration

The route to the bird of prey flight demonstration involves a steeper descent and 100 steps. With prior registration, we can occasionally offer a transfer with our castle bus from the parking lot to the Lindenwiese. Please contact the castle administration [email protected] at

Wheelchair-accessible toilets

Barrier-free toilets are located at the ticket office and in the castle courtyard by the administration.

Special offers for people with disabilities

Persons with walking disabilities:

Only access to the castle courtyard is barrier-free. All other areas can only be accessed by overcoming individual steps and small staircases (castle tavern - two steps, knights' store & seminar rooms) or many steps and inclines (exhibitions & museums). On request, you can obtain tablets with a video tour of the interior rooms from our Service Center in the castle courtyard.

People with hearing impairments:

On request, our Service Center in the Burghof can provide you with tablets with a video tour in sign language.

Further information on the topic of accessibility

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs on a leash are permitted at Fortress Hohenwerfen.

Discounts

People with a disability of 50% or more receive reduced admission including one accompanying person on presentation of a disability pass.

Do you have any questions about accessibility? Then please contact us at any time by e-mail at [email protected].