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Information for your visit
Opening hours & dates of Fortress Hohenwerfen 2026
Spring, summer & fall, the Wehrburg opens its doors for you
Fortress Hohenwerfen is generally open from spring to late fall . In winter, the medieval fortified castle closes its doors and goes into hibernation.
Opening hours 2026 Fortress Hohenwerfen
Special opening hours
When our castle tours & the birds of prey flight demonstration take place
You can only explore the interior of Fortress Hohenwerfen Castle as part of guided tours that take place throughout the day. During the birds of prey flight demonstrations, the falconers of Fortress Hohenwerfen and their majestic birds of prey show off their skills several times a day. These impressive demonstrations of the the high art of falconry you should definitely not miss!
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Castle tour dates
Ongoing according to availability
March, April, October & November 10:00 - 16:00
May - September: 10:00 - 17:00
July 20 - August 21: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Meeting point: castle courtyard, in front of the chapel
Duration: approx. 50 min
Price: included in the all-inclusive ticket
Accessible: No
Age: suitable for children aged 3 and over; children receive their own children's audio guide (available in German, English, Italian, Dutch, Danish and Hebrew) at the start of the castle tour.
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Dates for birds of prey flight demonstration
April 01 to November 08: 11:15 and 15:15
July 20 to August 21: 11:15, 14:15 and 16:30
August 22 to November 8: 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
October 09 to 11: no flight demonstrations
Location: Lindenwiese in the lower castle courtyard
Duration: approx. 25 min (depending on the weather)
Price: included in admission
Accessible: No
Age: suitable for all ages
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Dear dog owners!
Please note: Dogs on a lead are welcome in the outdoor areas of the castle and during the birds of prey flight demonstrations. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the castle tours through the interior - with the exception of assistance dogs, of course.
Drones in the fortress
We would like to politely inform you that drone flights are prohibited at Fortress Hohenwerfen.
Thank you for your understanding!
