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EVENTS AT HOHENWERFEN FORTRESS

Information Tel.: ++43(0)6468/7603, Fax: ++43(0)6468/7603-4

Special events such as medieval activities, special falconry program and exciting mystic fairy-tale hikes will be held at least twice a month. Dates to be announced.

04. -05. & 06.08 August 2008
Theater in the courtyard
"All of Shakespeare's works"

Comedy by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, German script by Dorothea Renckhoff
Performed by the Ensemble Theater Achse
In the Casement Cellar in case of inclement weather
Start: 8:00 p.m.

13.08.2008
Exciting, mystic fairy-tale hike at Hohenwerfen


Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. on the parking lot


23. & 24.08.2008
Special falconry program "The prince bishops mounted hunting party"

featuring historic court and hunting music 11:00 a.m. and  3:00 p.m.

27.08.2008
Exciting, mystic fairy-tale hike at Hohenwerfen


Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. on the parking lot


30.08.2008
Big children's festival

 
   with games, fun and crafts from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
  

03.09.2008
Exciting, mystic fairy-tale hike at Hohenwerfen

  
   Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. on the parking lot


13. & 14.09.2008
Medieval activities at the castle

   Fencing demonstrations, jugglers and big children's program
   including children's jousting tournament


27.09.2008
Exciting, mystic fairy-tale hike at Hohenwerfen

  
   Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. on the parking lot


27.09.2008
Mystic Night

starting at 6:00 p.m. (peasant's meal, night tour and fire show)

27. & 28.09.2008
Medieval activities at the castle

   Fencing demonstrations, jugglers and big children's program
   including children's jousting tournament


11.10.2008
Mystic Night

starting at 6:00 p.m. (peasant's meal, night tour and fire show)

11. & 12.10.2008
Medieval activities at the castle

   Fencing demonstrations, jugglers and big children's program
   including children's jousting tournament


25 & 26.10.2008
Special falconry program

featuring historic court and hunting music 11:00 a.m. and  3:00 p.m.

November 2, 2007 - End of the season

Afternoon of folk music starting at 1:00 p.m. in the castle tavern

Romantic Advent market
In the castle courtyard

December 6, 7, 8, 13, & 14
from 1p.m. until  7p.m.

December 31
New Year's Eve celebration in knightly style*

* Reservations required! Tel.: ++43(0)6468/5203

Special group tours

A theme tour of the fortress reveals details of Josef Steinwender's life as a prisoner.

Special tour "The Dumb Prisoner"

Knightly feasting

The mighty fortification from the 11th century not only served as the scene of countless movies but is also an ideal venue for celebrations and events.

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Special events are held at Hohenwerfen Fortress at least twice a month.

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