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Hohenwerfen Castle

Werfen, Austria

History

A medieval fortress on a rock above the Salzach valley, with daily falconry displays in season. A lift runs up from the car park, or you can walk up in 20 minutes.

Nearest town
Werfen, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.4836, 13.1886

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping MartinaCampsite
    13 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Landhaus Camping KastenhofCampsite
    16 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Ennspark coworking StellplatzMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    MotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • GrafenlehenCampsite
    20 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping AllweglehenCampsite
    21 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz KellerbauerMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Hohenwerfen Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hohenwerfen Castle?

Hohenwerfen Castle is in Werfen, Austria, at GPS 47.4836, 13.1886. It is about 22 km from Berchtesgaden.

Can you camp near Hohenwerfen Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilpark Aqua Salza, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hohenwerfen Castle?

Hohenwerfen Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salzach valley: ice caves, gorges and Kaprun’s dams.

What is there to see near Hohenwerfen Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Eisriesenwelt (2 km), Königssee (18 km), Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) (18 km) and Liechtensteinklamm (19 km).

When is the best time to visit Hohenwerfen Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)