Hohenwerfen Castle can host company events, seminars, receptions and weddings, with a courtyard for up to 400 guests and a great hall for up to 140. The fortress stands above the Salzach valley in Werfen, in the Salzburg region of Austria, and is run by Salzburger Burgen & Schlösser. The official site lists the courtyard, the tavern, the great hall, a vaulted casemate and two seminar rooms as rentable spaces.
Seminars and company events
The castle accepts company anniversaries, incentives and seminars. The Palas-Saal, the great hall, takes seminars and events for up to 140 people. The Kasemattengewölbe, a vaulted casemate, suits seminars, company presentations, theatre performances and musical events. Two seminar rooms, described by the castle as functional, complete the offer for working sessions. For a larger gathering, the Burghof, the courtyard, holds up to 400 people.
A medieval program can be added on request and is adapted to the group: the castle names fanfare players, jesters, minstrels and musicians. Groups can also book guided tours and falconry offers on the site, which gives a ready-made activity for a break between sessions.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a stated use of the castle. The Palas-Saal and the chapel dedicated to Saint Sigismund are available for ceremonies all year. Civil ceremonies can take place in the Kasemattengewölbe or in the Fürstenzimmer, the princely room. After the ceremony the castle offers either a gala dinner or a rustic knights' feast, depending on the couple's wishes. Couples can also add a night in the castle.
Rooms and capacities
The site gives two figures: up to 140 people in the Palas-Saal and up to 400 in the courtyard. The other spaces are named without a capacity on the page: the Burgschenke (the historic tavern), the Kasemattengewölbe, the two seminar rooms, the Fürstenzimmer and the chapel. A downloadable information sheet on the rental page lists capacities and conditions for every room, and the castle team answers questions by phone and by email.
Catering
The Burgschenke hosts knights' banquets for groups, with a musical program, by prior booking. In fine weather the tavern serves in the courtyard, and the Rittersaal is used when the weather is poor. For weddings the castle mentions a gala dinner or a rustic feast. Group menus of two or three courses are also listed among its group offers.
History and setting
The castle is a fortress of more than 900 years, built on a rock above the Salzach valley, near the city of Salzburg. Its towers, thick walls and mountain setting have also made it a location for film productions. Visitors cross a historic site, and a modern lift runs from the car park straight to the courtyard, which helps guests with reduced mobility and simplifies the arrival of a group.
Getting there
The address is Burgstraße 2, 5450 Werfen. The castle can be reached by car, with a car park below the walls and a lift to the courtyard. Contact the team on +43 6468 76 03 to discuss dates, formats and group size.
