Salzburg to Hohenwerfen Fortress and Werfen Ice Caves: Private day trip
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About your trip
Feel the chill of Europe’s largest ice caves after stepping into a medieval stronghold! Werfen’s castle and Eisriesenwelt deliver two epic Austrian experiences. Note the Hohenwerfen Fortress and Werfen Ice Caves are only open from May to October.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Salzburg whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving in Werfen, you can visit the fortress that overlooks the valley, before continuing on to the Eisriesenwelt, where you’ll venture into dramatic ice caverns, all at your leisure. Meanwhile, your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Hohenwerfen Fortress and Werfen Ice Caves should be purchased separately
From €107
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€321
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Salzburg
You choose the pickup spot.
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Hohenwerfen Fortress
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included

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.
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Werfen Ice Caves
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 5 hours - admission not included


The Werfen Ice Caves weren't officially discovered until 1879. They'd been known about by the local townsfolk for centuries, but they had kept the caves secret, believing them to be the entrance to hell, and refusing to explore them. The 42 kilometer long labyrinth of tunnels showcases the natural beauty of ice in an eternally freezing subterranean environment. Inside you'll find towering stalagmites, and massive formations like the 25 meter Great Ice Embankment. A tour of the caves culminates in the largest cavern, referred to as the Ice Palace, which is 400 metres underground and accessed through a remarkable ice tunnel! At 40 stories and over 1000 steps, not including the cliff-side hike to the entrance, the caves require a decent level of physical fitness. The cave is open to the public from May to October and warm clothing is needed.
Back to Salzburg
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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