Hohenwerfen Fortress

About

Hohenwerfen castle featured in the classic Hollywood movie Where Eagles Dare starring Clint Eastwood and still enthralls today’s visitors as much as it did the original movie goers. Just a short drive away from Salzburg, the castle can be reached on foot or by funicular — unfortunately the cable car featured in the movie is no longer there, although this doesn’t detract from the experience in any way at all. The well-preserved ancient fortress with its high walls is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Alps and the views of the surrounding valley create a sense of wonder as you make your way through the courtyard. The icing on the cake for this stop over is the famous bird of prey show, where the eagles really do dare — all five of them as they swoop down from high above this legendary fortress to be joined by owls, hawks and vultures in a spectacular flying show that is not to be missed.