Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Help
FAQ
140
trips planned by users
©

Werfen trip planner

Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free
Itinerary planner
+ Add destination
—
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Austria  /  Austrian Alps  /  Salzburg Region  /  Werfen

Werfen

4.4
Caves · Castles · Hiking Trails
Werfen is a market town in the district of St. Johann im Pongau, in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is mainly known for medieval Hohenwerfen Castle and the Eisriesenwelt ice cave, the largest in the world.GeographyWerfen is located in the northwest of the historic Pongau region, about 40km south of the city of Salzburg. The settlement is situated in the Salzach valley south of the Pass Lueg gorge, between the Berchtesgaden Alps (Hagen Mountains and the Hochkönig massif) in the west and the Tennen Mountains in the east. The Salzburg-Tyrol Railway line (Giselabahn) and the Tauern Autobahn run parallel to the river. The region is known as the type locality of the geologic Werfen Formation, a Triassic stone layer of the Limestone Alps.The municipality comprises the cadastral communities (Katastralgemeinden) of Reitsam, Scharten, Sulzau, Werfen Markt, and Wimm.
Make the most of your holiday in Werfen by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Austria online trip maker.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!

    Plan your trip to Werfen

    • Get a personalized trip
      A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
    • Customize it
      Refine your trip. We'll find the
      best routes and schedules
    • Book it
      Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
    • Manage it
      Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
    Know more

    Top Werfen tours

    FROM $425 BOOK WITH VIATOR Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $425 ›
    FROM $916 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Hills Are Alive The Hills Are Alive
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $916 ›
    FROM $925 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $925 ›
    FROM $449 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zell am See Alpine Village Private Day Trip from Salzburg Zell am See Alpine Village Private Day Trip from Salzburg
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $449 ›
    FROM $1,090 BOOK WITH VIATOR Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $1,090 ›
    FROM $826 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg
    3.7
    Duration: 6 hours
    Tours from $826 ›
    FROM $424 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Hallstatt and Where Eagles Dare Castle of Werfen Private Tour: Hallstatt and Where Eagles Dare Castle of Werfen
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $424 ›
    FROM $903 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour The hills are alive: a tour to locations of the Sound of music film Private Tour The hills are alive: a tour to locations of the Sound of music film
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $903 ›
    FROM $672 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg
    3.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $672 ›

    Popular things to do in Werfen

    The Sound of Music Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    The Sound of Music Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen ©
    Castle
    Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Eisriesenwelt ©
    Cave
    Eisriesenwelt
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Werfen

    Die Triefen von Hinterthal ©
    Water Body
    Die Triefen von Hinterthal
    Hinterthal
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gainfeldbach
    Water Body
    Gainfeldbach
    Bischofshofen
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze ©
    Landmark
    Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze
    Bischofshofen
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    St. Maximillian ©
    Church
    St. Maximillian
    Bischofshofen
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Don't Miss a Thing.
    See & Do More.

    Places to visit with Werfen

    SalzburgTrip planner Best for: Castle, Historic Site, Garden InnsbruckTrip planner Best for: History Museum, Historic Site, Religious Site WattensTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, History Museum HeiligenblutTrip planner Best for: Scenic Drive, National Park, Church KaprunTrip planner Best for: Mountain, Geologic Formation, Spa
    Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

    Recently planned trips to Werfen

    15 days in Austria & Bavaria BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Munich Salzburg Hallstatt 20 days in Europe BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA Milan Genoa Nice 20 days in Europe BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA Milan Genoa Nice 14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Zurich Oberammergau Munich 12 days in Austria, Prague & Cesky Krumlov BY A USER FROM HONG KONG SAR CHINA Vienna Prague Cesky Krumlov 12 days in Austria, Prague & Cesky Krumlov BY A USER FROM HONG KONG SAR CHINA Vienna Prague Cesky Krumlov
    See all trips