natural wonder
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
3 km · about 5 min drive
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
Werfen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Werfenweng, 3km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.
Werfen is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,570, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Werfen sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Werfen to your route.
Werfen (German pronunciation: [ˈvɛɐ̯fn̩]) 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.
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Werfen is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4759 latitude, 13.1902 longitude.
Werfen has a population of approximately 1,570 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
3 km · about 5 min drive
castle
A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.
3 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
19 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
Germany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Germany's oldest active salt mine where visitors slide down wooden chutes and cross an underground salt lake on a illuminated raft.
21 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.
23 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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