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GROUP TOURS AND LOCATIONS 2020 1 2 3 4 5 1 Hohenwerfen Fortress, Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration 2 Hohenwerfen Fortress, Castle Tavern 3 Mauterndorf Castle 4 Hohensalzburg Fortress 5 Salzburg Residence, Carabinieri Hall HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS OFFERS GROUP HOHENWERFEN FORTRESS MAUTERNDORF CASTLE GROUP OFFERS LOCATIONS Impressive excursion destinations for unforgettable group tours. Touch ancient walls, enjoy breathtaking panoramas and go back in time: Surrounded by one of the most appealing natural landscapes in Europe, Salzburg’s castles and palaces are popular excursion destinations, which guarantee unforgettable moments with their adventurous character, special themed tours and attractive group deals. CONTACT NEW EXHIBITION IN THE ARMORY! A Landmark in the Heart of Mozart's City Hardly any visitors can resist the fascination: even from a distance, the Hohensalzburg OPENING HOURS Fortress immediately attracts everyone’s attention. In its interior, it impresses with an January – April and abundance of art-historical details: the magnificent state rooms are among the most October – December 9:30 am – 5:00 pm beautiful secular gothic rooms in Europe, the main tower promises unimaginable views of May to September 9:00 am – 7:00 pm the mountains and the »Salzburger Stier« – a unique historical pipe organ – can still be heard Advent weeks today many times daily. The fortress provides an exclusive setting for events of all kinds and and Easter 9:30 am – 6:00 pm sizes. The valley station of the funicular is located directly in the old town of Salzburg. Since autumn 2019, the new exhibition in the »Armory« is open. All about cannonballs, black www.festung-salzburg.at powder and early modern fortress construction. GROUP OFFERS GROUP 1 BASIC TICKET WITH AUDIO GUIDE TOUR + SUPPLEMENTARY OFFER »CULINARY PAUSE« LOCATIONS Ascent and descent with the fortress funicular All programs can be combined with a culinary pause in the fortress restau- Visit the salt storeroom, Reck tower, battlements rant or in the cozy castle tavern following the sightseeing or guided tours. and the Salzburg Bull, various museums Lunch menu starting at 31.00 (not including drinks) All-inclusive ticket = basic ticket + State Rooms and Magic Theater Fortress restaurant: Tel. +43 662 / 84 17 80, www.festungsrestaurant.at Duration 1.5 to 2 hours (including 30 minutes of audio guide) Knight's feast 3 courses starting at 28.00 / Prices basic ticket All-inclusive 5 courses starting at 32.00 (not including drinks) Adults 11.90 15.00 With crossbow shooting, horseshoe toss and board games Youth (6 – 19 years) 6.80 8.60 Castle tavern: Tel. +43 662 / 84 49 75, www.ritteressen-salzburg.at 2 PERSONAL, INDIVIDUALLY ASSEMBLED TOUR The Hohensalzburg Fortress offers, in addition to the basic ticket, personal tours based on a modular principle. A tour consists of Module A and other modules, which are freely selectable. Each module takes about 20 minutes. "Build" your own tour from the following: MODULE B The Late Gothic State Rooms In the Late Gothic around 1500, the State Rooms were created in the Hohen- MODULE A salzburg Fortress. Learn more about their origins, the Gothic style of their BASIC furnishings and the courtly life of the time. TICKET The construction history of the fortress (including In this module you will learn important museums and details about the origins of Hohensalz- MODULE C The Armor* funicular) burg Fortress. Listen to exciting stories about inventions involving cannonballs, black powder and early modern fortress construction. MODULE D Courtyards and bastions* Explore the courtyards and bastions of the fortress and discover the dark CONTACT Price for up to 3 modules: and mysterious corners of the medieval castle complex. Adults: basic ticket 11.90 + 6.00 Euro Children: basic ticket 6.80 + 3.20 Euro MODULE E Life in the Middle Ages* Each additional module + 2.00 Euro (duration 20 minutes) For almost 1000 years, the fortress has been guarded or inhabited. But who were these guards and residents and what did their everyday life look like? The offers and prices apply to groups of 10 or more. Prices differ for tours outside of our opening hours! MODULE F Observation Tower and Salzburg Bull Enjoy the view over the city of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains and let the Salzburg Bull – a 500 year old mechanical organ – ring out! All prices in Euro as of 06/2019. Changes and printing errors reserved. *barrier-free Imposing Fortress and Historic Provincial Falconry Center OPENING HOURS Visitors to Hohenwerfen Castle immerse themselves deeply in the history of the 11th century April*, October*, fortifications. Together with an historically costumed castle guide, you will explore the November* 9:30 am – 4:00 pm torture chamber, climb the bell tower, and look into the distance through the embrasures. You May – September 9:00 am – 5:00 pm will meet the hunters of the air during the great birds of prey flight demonstrations and visit July 13 – August 14 9:00 am – 6:00 pm the fascinating exhibition »The Myth of Jackl – Witches and Wizards in Salzburg«. For events, *Closed Mondays (except holidays) the Fortress Courtyard, the Castle Tavern, the Great Hall, the Vaulted Casemate and three other rooms are available. From the free parking lot, a modern lift leads directly into the www.burg-hohenwerfen.at fortress courtyard. GROUP OFFERS GROUP 1 CLASSIC FORTRESS TOUR 3 THE MYTH OF JACKL – LOCATIONS During a personal guided tour with historically costumed castle tour guides, WITCHES AND WIZARDS IN SALZBURG visitors dive deep into the turbulent history of Hohenwerfen Fortress. The people called him "Wizard Jackl" and his mother "Schinder Bärbel". A special additional highlight is the birds of prey flight demonstration of the He was a kind of Robin Hood of the 17th century and there are many myths historic Provincial Falconry Center. about the man from Werfen. This fascinating exhibition with its themes of Guided tour through the chapel, the torture chamber, "Fantasy, Friends, Fire and Fate", explores the myths surrounding the world etc. up to the bell tower of witches and wizards – from the witches of fairy tales to the Salzburg Raptor flight demonstration with falcons, eagles, vultures witch trials to the latest witch cults all over the world. (daily at 11:15 am and 3:15 pm) Raptor show Self-guided tour of the Falconry Museum Self-guided tour of the Falconry Museum Self-guided tour of the exhibition in the armory Ascent and descent by lift Ascent and descent by lift Duration 2 hours Duration at least 2.5 – 3 hours Prices Adults 14.50, Children 11.00 (6 – 15 years old) Price Adults 14.50 for 15 or more persons, Children 9.50 (6 – 15 years old) Groups of 15 people or more are kindly asked Optional supplementary offer: Classic Castle Tour (surcharge of 2.50) to make a reservation! Minimum of 15 people 2 SPECIAL TOURS + SUPPLEMENTARY OFFER »EXPERIENCE & FEAST« »The Silent Prisoner« Josef Steinwender tells the story of his 22-year All programs or guided tours can be combined with a culinary excursion long imprisonment at Hohenwerfen Fortress or »Schinder Bärbel« alias into the Middle Ages. Barbara Koller the mother of the »Wizard-Jackl« – suspected, persecuted 3 course lunch Prices on request. and imprisoned, tells the story of her fate. Knight's Feast Introduction to medieval table manners and entertain- Personal, themed special guided tour in Austrian dialect through the dark and secret corners of the castle ment with medieval music and games. 5-course menu or 7-course menu. Prices on request. Ascent and descent by lift Duration about 3 hours CONTACT Duration Tour lasts about 90 minutes Minimum participants 25 people Prices Adults 11.50, Children 7.00 (6 – 15 years old) Details at: [email protected], tel. +43 6468 / 52 03, Optional supplementary offer (surcharge of 4.50): www.ritterschmaus.at - Birds of prey flight demonstration with falcons, eagles and vultures - Self-guided tour of the museums and exhibitions These special guided tours are only available by reservation and after about 4:15 pm, minimum of 15 persons. From 9:00 am – 4 : 15 pm, a surcharge of 1.50 will be added to the normal price. All prices in Euro as of 06/2019. Changes and printing errors reserved. A Fascinating Journey Back in Time to The Middle Ages OPENING HOURS Since the 13th century, Mauterndorf Castle has meant for travelers: open your purse Winter: and pay the toll. The trade route across the Alps once led through this important toll January 2 – 30 (Tue, Thur) 10:00 am – 6:00 pm road. Today, figures and staged scenes invite you to a newly interpreted journey back February 3 – 28 (Mo – Fr) 10:00 am – 6:00 pm in time to the Middle Ages. Among the highlights are a tour of the 44 meter high defense March 3 – April 2 (Tue, Thur) 10:00 am – 6:00 pm April 6 – 14 (daily) 10:00 am – 6:00 pm tower as well as the exploration of the private quarters of Prince Bishop Leonhard von Keutschach, who once used the castle as a summer residence. The Castle Tavern and Summer: May 1 – October 31 (daily) May, June, September, October 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Culture Hall can be rented for meetings and events of all kinds. July, August 9:30 am – 6:30 pm www.burg-mauterndorf.at GROUP OFFERS GROUP 1 IN THE MOOD FOR THE MIDDLE AGES 3 TOUR OF THE IMPOSING DEFENSE TOWER LOCATIONS This tour invites visitors on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. During this romantic evening tour, visitors learn about medieval customs. Among the highlights is the tour of the defense tower, which is unique Welcome to the old toll station of the fortress in Europe.