Castle hunting in Austria. 28 July ... the Burg Hohenwerfen fortress was built in the 11th Century ... Rising like a vision above Salzburg, this mighty 900-year-old fortress is one of the biggest ...

Nature’s in the spotlight in Werfen, in Austria’s Salzburg region. ... Hohenwerfen Castle was the backdrop the 1968 spy thriller Where Eagles Dare, starring Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton.

Keep reading to explore some of the world’s oldest castles, their fascinating histories, locations, and current owners. ... Hohenwerfen Castle: 1075: 7: Hohensalzburg Castle: 1077: 8: Tower of ...

While the cathedral is in the center of town, Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress towers 400 feet above the city. One of Europe's mightiest castles, this fortress was never really used. That's the idea.

1. Find a fairytale castle. In a country with no shortage of spectacular castles, Hohenwerfen is among the most magnificent. Perched high above a bend in the River Salzach, the castle is home to ...

SALZBURG, Austria — Austrian firefighters are battling a blaze inside Arenberg Castle, a 14th-century chateau in Salzburg. Officials say about 100 firefighters are at the scene and three people ...

The view from the roof of Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Castle. (Zcenerio / Getty Images) By Andrew Bender . July 8, 2018 6 AM PT . ... THE BEST WAY TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. From LAX, ...

Other locations on the outskirts of Salzburg include Anif Palace, Hohenwerfen Castle, the cathedral at Mondsee – where the grand wedding between Maria and Baron von Trapp takes place, and the ...