Sound of Music Tour: Salzburg to Austrian Lakes

Immerse yourself in the magic of ‘The Sound of Music’ on a private tour in Salzburg. Explore filming locations, visit Obersalzberg, and discover the beauty of Austrian lakes.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Salzburger Altstadt - Immerse yourself in the magic of The Sound of Music with this all-day tour tailored for fans of the beloved film. Your journey begins at 10 AM when your private guide picks you up from your Salzburg hotel, ready to transport you back in time to the iconic locations from the movie.
  • Salzburg - Begin your journey with a captivating Salzburg city tour, featuring stops at the magnificent Leopoldskron Palace and the iconic Von Trapp Family House. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the various filmings done in the picturesque Mirabell Gardens.
  • Schloss Leopoldskron - Admire the view over the lake with the castle Leopoldskron and fortress in the background. Leopoldskron was used as the von Trapp family home in Sound of Music. Also, the boat scene with Maria and the kids was filmed here.
  • Basilika St. Michael - After visiting the last Sound of Music location, the St. Michael’s Church of Mondsee, which was used as the wedding church, you will head back to Salzburg.
  • St Gilgen Mozartplatz - The next highlight is Wolfgang Lake and the villages St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Capture a picture of St. Wolfgang from a great viewpoint before heading on to Mondsee with the Sound of Music wedding church.
  • Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) - Returning at the Obersalzberg your journey continues to the castle of Fuschl located in the beautiful Salzburg Lake District. Capture a picture of the castle of Fuschl with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
  • Obersalzberg - Afterward, your journey will take you on a scenic route to the Obersalzberg Region. Dive deeper into the area’s history with a visit to the Obersalzberg and the Berghof ruins. The Berghof, located at 3000 ft elevation, was Hitler’s former mountain residence at the Obersalzberg.
  • The Eagle’s Nest - From the Obersalzberg you will access the Eagle’s Nest with special busses and elevator. You will have 2 hours at the Eagle’s Nest. Take a stroll to the very close summit Kehlstein to overlook the picturesque Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

From November 1st, 2021 until about May 10th, 2022 (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle’s Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively, we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle’s Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle’s Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle’s Nest.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional local private guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's Not Included
  • Bus and elevator to the Eagle’s Nest, EUR 31,90 per person.
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a private day trip from Salzburg to discover the filming locations of ‘Sound of Music’, Obersalzberg, and the Austrian Lakes. The journey is filled with visits to Schloss Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Castle, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Mondsee — historical sites famously featured in the ‘Sound of Music’ film. Additionally, the trip includes a visit to Obersalzberg to explore its history during Hitler’s Third Reich. The ticket to Eagle’s Nest isn’t part of the package, but there is plenty of time for you to explore it on your own if you so desire.

The direct road to Eagle’s Nest is closed from November till around May 10th due to snow, alternatively, we offer the chance to visit the Rossfeld summit. Rossfeld is known as the location for the Sound of Music hiking scene. From this viewpoint, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle’s Nest. You can opt for this site even when the Eagle’s Nest is open if you prefer a site that’s less crowded and more local.

Location
Salzburger Altstadt
Altstadt,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gary_m
Oct 2, 2022
Just go! - Loved the tour! Would highly recommend. Pick up was easy and our guide, Lena, was terrific. Great driver, very knowledgeable and highly competent. The tour was a highlight of our trip!
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Luann_a
Aug 16, 2022
Worth it! - Great tour! Knowledgeable guide that took us to many of the less known spots, as well as the popular spots, where the Sound of Music was filmed. Fun day!
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Mmurphy63
Aug 10, 2017
Our guide Manfred was amazing! He... - <p>Our guide Manfred was amazing! He was very flexible and took us places that most tourist don't see! We did not go to Eagles nest as originally planned but we got to see it from afar but did not have to take 2-3 hours out of our day to see it He was very personable and very knowledgeable! He was by far the best guide we have ever had! Highly Reccomend. Thank you Manfred! Your friends from Kansas City !!</p>
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