Burg Hohenwerfen
Hohenwerfen occupies a rise above the Salzach valley in Werfen. The set of walls and towers can be seen from the town and the railway.
Salzburgo · Austria
In the destination Salzburg.
In the photo: Burg Hohenwerfen
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The city
Werfen lies in the Salzach valley, south of Salzburg. Hohenwerfen Castle dominates a rise above the town; the Eisriesenwelt requires ascending the mountain via a combination of access routes. Each attraction merits its own time, with different paces and demands.
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The local experience
Hohenwerfen occupies a rise above the Salzach valley in Werfen. The set of walls and towers can be seen from the town and the railway.
The Eisriesenwelt is an ice cave in the mountain above Werfen. The visit combines an access road, walking sections, a cable car and a guided underground route.