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We were on our way from Gastain to Salzburg, when we noticed this impressive fortress high on the top of the hill and stopped to take a couple of photos...

The castle is majestically surrounded by the mighty Tennengau and Hagen mountain ranges. The fortification is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress and also dates back to the 11th century. The Salzburg district administration took possession of the castle in 1938. It was used as a training camp by the Austrian rural police until 1987. It was enlarged and renovated several times over the centuries.

Hohenwerfen served as a prison for many centuries.

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.

Historical info taken from: http://www.salzburg-burgen.at/en/werfen/