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Legendary Castles: A Private Tour of Werfen and Mauterndorf
Werfen
Step back in time and explore the medieval castles of Mauterndorf and Werfen in Austria. Discover the hidden gem of Hellbrunn Castle and its trick fountains. A unique and off-the-beaten-path tour in Salzburg.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Burg Hohenwerfen - Meet your professional local guide and driver at your Salzburg hotel and hop on board of your luxury minivan. Afterward, your journey will take you along the Salzach river valley to the village Werfen. Capture a stunning photo of the medieval Castle of Werfen, used in the “Where Eagle’s Dare” movie with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. Castle of Werfen is one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps. - Werfen - Werfen was also used in the world-famous movie Sound of Music. Relive back to your Sound of Music fantasies and experience the Sound of Music location where Maria and the children started singing Do-Re-Mi (picnic meadow). - Burg Mauterndorf - Next highlight of this 8-hour private tour is the visit of the medieval castle of Mauterndorf. Mauterndorf is another hidden gem of Austria. After 1 hour to explore Mauterndorf Castle your journey goes via the Tauern pass, which is a real scenic route, back to Salzburg. The tour concludes are your hotel in Salzburg. - Schloss Hellbrunn - The next highlight is Hellbrunn Palace. Hellbrunn was used as a pleasure palace by the archbishops of Salzburg. It was used as a place for celebration, pleasure, and rehabilitation by the prince archbishops. The bishops used Hellbrunn as a holiday domicile with a huge park and trick fountains. It was very modern to build pleasure palaces in the early 17th century.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Knowledgeable driver/guide combo
- Skip-the-line access to attractions
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Entrance to Mauterndorf Castle: EUR 12 p.p.
- Entrance to Werfen Castle including birds-of-prey: EUR 16
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the medieval era with a tour of the 13th-century Mauterndorf and Werfen Castles. Cap the day off by marveling at the mystic fountains of Hellbrunn and its castle built in 1615. Experience a day soaked in gorgeous scenery, exploration of two ancient castles, and the delightful Hellbrunn pleasure castle. Take a break from the usual tourist spots in Salzburg and discover a real hidden treasure of Austria.
Location
Burg Hohenwerfen
Burgstrasse 2
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
