Before you go

Your trip to Werfen.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Werfen – Salzburgo Destination Salzburg about 45 km from Salzburgo

How to get there

Flughafen Salzburg (SZG) Salzburgo · 45 km
Werfen 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before purchasing. Regional trains connect Salzburg to Werfen station. The access points for the castle and the cave do not start at the same place.

How many days

Two days to see the castle and the cave without compressing the walking and transport sections.

When to go

May to October usually allows combining both attractions, depending on their schedules. From November to March, do not assume normal tourist operation of the sites; cold and short days alter the valley’s program.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Arrival by train is feasible. For the cave, check local transport to the mountain approach; even by car there will be sections on foot.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Werfen

Morning
Hohenwerfen
Visit the castle and observe how it sits above the valley.
Afternoon
Time at the fortress
Complete the circuit and the chosen activities, without scheduling the cave immediately afterwards.
Late afternoon
Werfen
Descend and take in the scale of the town in the Salzach valley.
Evening
Prepare for the cave
Check clothing, transport and reservation for the Eisriesenwelt for the following day.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How long to stay in Werfen?

Two days to see the castle and the cave without compressing the walking and transport sections.

Is a car needed in Werfen?

Arrival by train is feasible. For the cave, check local transport to the mountain approach; even by car there will be sections on foot.

When to plan a visit to Werfen?

Is the Eisriesenwelt reached without walking?

No. The approach and the visit include walking sections and stairs, even when using the road and the cable car.

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