Werfenweng and surroundings
The Konrad Deubler Heim is situated on the outskirts of the village centre of Werfenweng, at the foot of the Tennengebirge mountains, in the heart of the Austrian region of Salzburg.
Werfenweng is situated on a sunny, south-facing plateau at an altitude of between 900 and 1,000 metres. It is easily accessible both by car (6 km from the motorway) and by train (10 km from the Bischofshofen/Werfen Intercity stations). Werfenweng has a population of around 900.
Nevertheless, Werfenweng seems a world away from the everyday hustle and bustle of civilisation. It has a charming village centre with a variety of hotels. Scattered across the plateau are numerous small hamlets with huts, farms and guesthouses. Werfenweng is well equipped to cater for tourists: in the village centre there is an ATM, a grocery shop, a sports shop and the tourist information office.
There are also various restaurants, a pizzeria, a patisserie, and for après-ski, the Liftstübert, the Stroblhaus and the “Schirmbarren” at the two valley stations of the gondolas. None of them are large-scale, but they’re all incredibly enjoyable!
Wether in summer as in winter, Werfenweng offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Summer activities
Walking
Werfenweng is a fantastic place for walking. You can explore the valley along the Spazierhimmel trails, or head up high into the mountains. You can also make use of the two cable cars. There are lovely mountain and alpine huts where you can enjoy a bite to eat or a drink.
Cycling
The beautiful Almenrunde is the only mountain bike route in Werfenweng that connects with the routes in St. Martin. The Tauernradweg runs through the Salzach Valley. Werfenweng is also a great starting point for road cycling and gravel biking routes. You can hire a bike from Sport Werfenweng.
Swimming
A lovely swimming lake is just a 5-minute walk from the Konrad Deubler Heim. The brand-new Family Spa features a 20-metre outdoor pool and various children’s pools and saunas. In Altenmarkt, you’ll also find the popular Therme Amadé, which includes a looping slide.
Adventure
Adventurepark Dein Berg is located near the Werfenweng village gondola, featuring a mountain cart track, a climbing park and a zip line. Down in the valley nearby, you can go rafting on the Salzach. The mountains around Werfenweng also offer excellent climbing opportunities.
Paragliding
The Bischling is one of the best Paragliding mountains in Austria. The cable car takes you 900 metres higher in one go, up to 1,834 metres. You can launch straight away from the Bischling mountain restaurant. There is a Paragliding school in Werfenweng where you can learn to fly or go on a tandem flight.
Excursions
With the Eisriesenwelt and the Burg Hohenwerfen , there are two major attractions near Werfenweng. A little further on lies the spectacular Liechtensteinklamm. The old town of Salzburg is also not far away and easily accessible by public transport.
Winter activities
Alpine skiing & snowboarding
Werfenweng has a ski resort with 2 gondola lifts, 2 chairlifts and 5 T-bar lifts. There are 29 km of slopes, and the Kids Snowpark has everything children need to learn to ski and snowboard. The resort is particularly well-suited to families and groups, with prices that are still very reasonable. Those looking for more can head to one of the nearby resorts in the Ski Amadé area.
Cross-country skiing
The Werfenweng plateau splits into the two valleys of Wengerau and Zaglau. A cross-country ski trail runs from the village centre into both valleys. The Wengerau trail in particular offers stunning scenery. Together, they cover a distance of 14 km and are suitable for both classic and skating styles.
Ski touring, snowshoeing and winter walking
You can also have a brilliant time off-piste here. You can go tour skiing on the special ascent to the Bischling and descend via the piste, or head out into the wilderness to places such as the Elmaualm, Frommerkogel, Korein or Eiskogel. On snowshoes, you can enjoy making your own tracks through the forest and across the open plains. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can enjoy the winter walking trails.
Horse-drawn sleigh
You can also enjoy the winter landscape of Werfenweng from a horse-drawn sleigh. From the village centre, you can take a lovely trip to the Wengerau, where you can enjoy a snack and a drink at the Wengerau Alm.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing is known as ‘sleighing’ in English, and there are various places to do it in Werfenweng. There’s a special toboggan run for children. On the Köpfl-Flitzer, you can enjoy a fast ride with banked bends; you can get there by the village gondola. At Gasthof Tennenblick, you can hire a toboggan and then whizz down the toboggan run of the same name. Hopefully, the 7 km-long toboggan run from Strussing will also reopen soon.
Excursions
From early December until New Year’s Eve, you can visit various Christmas markets, such as those at Burg Hohenwerfen, Hellbrunn, the old town of Salzburg or Berchtesgaden. Even without the Christmas markets, these are lovely places to visit. There is also a skimuseum in Werfenweng itself.