Werfen
Austria · SalzburgAT
Municipality in Salzburg, Austria
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,027
- Coordinates
- 47.476, 13.190
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 548 m
Overview of Werfen
Werfen belongs to Salzburg, Austria and has the feel of a small settlement. It counts about 3,027 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 548 metres.
Things to do in Werfen
Culture in Werfen
(8)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. The full list runs to 8 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Werfen.
Adventure in Werfen
(4)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Werfen.
Nature in Werfen
(3)Werfen records Desert, Gardens and Geological Formations under nature. All of it is drawn from Werfen's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Werfen
(2)Looking for nightlife? Werfen has Events and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Werfen.
Family in Werfen
(1)Family in Werfen covers Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Werfen.
Best time to visit Werfen
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Werfen is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Salzburg and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Vienna.
Similar destinations
Places near Werfen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Werfen known for?
- Werfen, in Salzburg, Austria, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,027 residents.
- What can you do in Werfen?
- Recorded activities in Werfen include Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Werfen?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Werfen located?
- Werfen is located in Salzburg, Austria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
More about Werfen
Info about Werfen, Salzburg (Austria)
Werfen region is Salzburg, Politischer Bezirk Sankt Johann im Pongau, in Austria (AT).
Alternate names are Verfen, Werfen, Werfm, wei er fen, ??????, ???, latitude is 47.4758500, and longitude is 13.1902000.
In Werfen live 3.027 inhabitants, its timezone is Europe/Vienna (Europe/Vienna_cet).
Werfen is considered one of the best destinations for fountains, adventure parks, geological formations, castles, desert, theme parks, statues, playgrounds, gardens, music, adventure, ancient ruins, monuments, amusement parks, events, cathedrals, churches, historical sites around Austria.
More details about Werfen in Austria (AT)
Located in time zone UTC+01:00 (valid for standard time).
In Werfen live 3.027 inhabitants, according to 2018 latest census. You are looking to dial local phone numbers! If you want to call local numbers in Werfen you can use 6468 as local dialing code. It's zip code is 5450, so if you want to send anything to friends via post in Werfen it can be used this zip as explained.
Werfen dimensions are 154 square km., so Werfen is ideal for people who like medium-sized cities, in our opinion a place worth a visit. Here you can find cheap hotels due to its low rooms costs, so this is why you could have it like base if you want to visit all Austria or Werfen near cities.
Its height above mean sea level also called meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is 548 meters. This is why this is an ideal destination when you and family love high mountains to visit for your next travel and want to do trekking if tripping somewhere else.
Werfen near cities are cities like Sch�nau am K�nigsee. Because of this you and your companions could very quickly travel to these near places to explore more Austria.
If you want more detailed data on this city please have a look at its official website http://www.gemeindewerfen.at/ .
Interactive Werfen (Austria) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Werfen, Salzburg Politischer Bezirk Sankt Johann im Pongau Austria (AT).
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