Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Burg Hohenwerfen
(adult/concession/family €14/12/33; 9am-5pm Apr-Oct; )
Slung high on a wooded
clifftop and cowering beneath the majestic peaks of the Tennengebirge range, Burg Ho-
henwerfen is visible from afar. For 900 years this fortress has kept watch over the Salzach
Valley, its current appearance dating to 1570. The big draw is the far-reaching view over
Werfen from the 16th-century belfry, though the dungeons (displaying the usual nasties
such as the iron maiden and thumb screw) are also worth a look. The entry fee also covers
a
falconry show
in the grounds (11.15am and 2.15pm or 3.15pm), where falconers in me-
dieval costume release eagles, owls, falcons and vultures to wheel in front of the ramparts.
There is commentary in English and German.
Both the fortress and the ice caves can be squeezed into a day trip from Salzburg; start
early, visit the caves first and be at the fortress for the last falconry show. The brisk walk
up from the village takes 20 minutes.
CASTLE
Sleeping & Eating
Nip into the tourist office for a list of nearby B&Bs, private rooms and campgrounds.
Pension Obauer €
( 52 24-0;
www.obauer.at
; s/d €45/75; )
Not to be confused with the smart res-
taurant of the same name, this pension has spotless wood-floored rooms with comfy beds
and scatter rugs. The family runs the deli next door, so you'll sample their cheese and
homemade sausages at breakfast.
PENSION
MODERN AUSTRIAN
Obauer €€€
( 52 12-0;
www.obauer.com
; Markt 46; mains €15-45, set menus €58-110; )
Culin-
ary dream duo Karl and Rudi Obauer run the show at this highly-regarded, ingredient-fo-
cused restaurant. Sit in the rustic-chic restaurant or the garden, where most of the fruit and
herbs are grown. Signatures like meltingly tender Werfen lamb and flaky trout strudel are
matched with the finest of Austrian wines.
Information
The
tourist office
( 53 88;
www.werfen.at
;
Markt 24; 9am-12.30pm & 1-6pm
Mon-Fri year-round, 2-4pm Sat May-Sep)
hands out information and maps, and makes
hotel bookings free of charge.
