Epic Day in the AUSTRIAN ALPS! 🇦🇹✨ Hohenwerfen Castle & Sound of Music Trail (Werfen Day Trip) 🏰🏘️

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Today, we’re taking you on a day trip from Salzburg to the scenic alpine town of Werfen to visit the Austrian Alps. In this video, we'll be hiking (and singing!) our way up the Sound of Music hiking trail, as well as visiting Hohenwerfen Castle, so you're invited to join us on the adventure. Getting from Salzburg to Werfen was super easy. There is a direct train to Werfen with multiple departures per day. If you miss the direct train like we did, you can ride the train to Bischofshofen and then backtrack one station to Werfen. The travel time is 45 minutes to 1 hour, which makes it a super easy day trip from Salzburg! And the perfect introduction to the Austrian alps.

Our first stop of the day was Hohenwerfen Castle, which was built between the years 1075 and 1078. This is considered the sister castle to Hohensalzburg, which is the fortress overlooking the city of Salzburg. Hohenwerfen sits on a peak high above the Salzach Valley and it’s surrounded by mountains. Ah, the incredible Austrian Alps! We joined a guided tour which gave us access to the chapel, dungeon, arsenal, and the clock tower where you get some truly impressive views of the town below! The one thing to keep in mind before you visit Hohenwerfen Castle is that it's only open from April to November, so it’s not a year-round attraction.

After the castle visit, we hiked the Sound of Music trail overlooking the Austrian alps. Along the way, we came across all sorts of cool art installations connected to songs from the movie. One of the highlights was the rest area with wooden benches that had engraved lyrics from the Sound of Music. The views from that lookout were spectacular. Eventually, we reached an idyllic field, which is where Maria taught the children to sing the Do Re Mi song and they enjoyed a picnic.

Back in town, we ate at Stiege N° 1 and the food was outstanding! Sam had the schnitzel with potatoes, and I ordered the pork roast with bread dumplings and vegetables. This meal was one of the highlights of our trip to Austria.

Overall, we really enjoyed this day trip from Salzburg to Werfen, and we hope this video gave you an idea of how to do this trip on your own!

Have you visited the Austrian Alps? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Epic Day in the AUSTRIAN ALPS! 🇦🇹✨ Hohenwerfen Castle & Sound of Music Trail (Werfen Day Trip)

🇦🇹 Salzburg → Werfen Day Trip: Castle, Cows & Alpine Eats

Ready for a perfect mix of history, hiking and hearty Austrian fare? Join us as we hop a train from Salzburg to the alpine town of Werfen, explore Hohenwerfen Fortress, follow the Sound of Music trail, and wrap up with a mouthwatering local meal. Let’s go!

🚌 Train to Werfen

Two options: 40-minute direct train, or a scenic two-leg journey with a transfer (we overshot and back-tracked by one stop!).

Panoramic views of Salzach Valley, quaint villages & snow-topped peaks make the ride unforgettable.

🏰 Hohenwerfen Fortress

Built 1075–78, sister stronghold to Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Located on a rocky pinnacle above Werfen; open April–November only.

Admission: €13.90 per person (includes 40-minute guided tour; English audio available).

Tour highlights: medieval chapel, dungeon, armory—and the Bell Tower 360° summit views!

🍔 Quick Castle Snack

Restaurant full, so we grabbed:

Chicken-schnitzel burger (crispy schnitzel in a bun)

Grilled veal/sausage & fries

Perfect energy-boost before our next adventure.

🗻 Sound of Music Trail

Footpath leading from town up to an idyllic meadow where Maria sang “Do-Re-Mi.”

Fun Sound of Music “musical instruments” & lyric-engraved benches (“My Favourite Things,” “Edelweiss,” etc.).

Close encounters with gentle cows—and proof that thirst-quenching mountain spring water is…questionable! 😉

🌲 Nature & Nostalgia

We’ve traded big-city thrills for rural hikes and fresh Alpine air—this trek is our new travel vibe.

Shaded forest paths kept us cool on an unseasonably warm autumn day.

🍽️ Dinner in Werfen (Stiege Nr. 1)

Salzburger Schnitzel: chicken schnitzel stuffed with mushrooms, parsley potatoes & tangy berry “jelly.”

Roast Pork Platter: tender pork, rectangular bread dumplings, sauerkraut & rich gravy.

Total €37 for two mains + drinks—hands down one of our favourite meals in Austria!

🏘️ Unexpected Town Stroll

After missing our train (literally pulled away as we ran!), we enjoyed Werfen’s pastel lanes at sunset.

Tip: if you have extra time, wander the riverside promenade or sample local ice caves just outside town.

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