Hohenwerfen Castle Festung Hohenwerfen
Bischofshofen, Austria
Hohenwerfen Castle is a castle, fortress, and museum located in Werfen, Austria, with its inception in 1075. It sits at an elevation of 688 meters and is operated by Salzburg. It ranks 8 among the country's sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, which experience daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 12 °C, though these months also see the most rain, with July receiving 191 mm of rain over about 21 days. January and December are the coldest months, featuring daily highs of 2 °C and lows of -6 °C.
The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport, located 37 km away, and the sight is 251 km from Vienna. Nearby places to visit include Königssee at 17.7 km, Kehlsteinhaus at 18.0 km, Hohensalzburg Fortress at 36.3 km, Nonnberg Abbey at 36.3 km, and Salzburg Cathedral at 36.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is July, with about 191 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 74 | 105 | 82 | 118 | 158 | 191 | 180 | 128 | 86 | 89 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
