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Learn about World War II and the Holocaust on a private tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany with private car transfers from Salzburg, Austria. See the first and one of the cruelest Nazi concentration camps. Highlights - Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp with the World War II History Guide - Learn about WWII, the Holocaust, and the Nazis - Hear authentic accounts of daily life, torture, and death in Dachau - Enjoy a private experience tailored to your needs and interests - Travel in comfort in a private car directly from your accommodation in Salzburg 7-hour: Dachau Concentration Camp Travel from Salzburg to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site in Germany for a 2-hour guided tour Discover the darkest chapter of German-Austrian history on a half-day tour of the Dachau Memorial from Salzburg, traveling by comfortable private car instead of coach & a Licensed Guide on a private tour to witness the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust

On this private tour you travel from Salzburg into the region where the Sound of Music was filmed. Your guide explains the stories behind each filming location as you drive through mountain scenery. At Leopoldskroner Weiher you view the exterior of the palace used as the Von Trapp home. At Schloss Hellbrunn you see the well-known gazebo from the movie. Later you explore Hallstatt where the lakeside setting shows traditional Austrian architecture. St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee offer calm views of the Salzkammergut region. The tour ends back in Salzburg after a full day of visits. Please note that the order or inclusion of stops may vary depending on weather, seasonal conditions, or local events.

Set beside a lakeshore just outside Salzburg’s Old Town, Schloss Leopoldskron (Leopoldskron Castle) offers a base that blends historic surroundings with easy access to the city. This 2- or 3-night stay pairs accommodation at the castle’s guesthouse with a guided “The Sound of Music” tour, connecting you to filming locations and the story of the von Trapp family. There's also time to check off other city highlights, including Mirabell Gardens, Hellbrunn Castle, Nonnberg Abbey, and Mondsee Cathedral, ensuring you see the best of Salzburg in just a couple of days.

Journey through the history of the Vienna underground during a scary experience in a mystical old warehouse and air raid shelter. Immerse yourself in the mysterious Viennese underworld and discover an otherwise not publicly accessible cellar complex up to 14 meters deep in the city center. During the 90-minute guided tour, you will learn exciting facts about underground life, the diverse functions of the underworld and other fascinating stories surrounding it. This extraordinary tour shows you an unknown side of Vienna away from the hustle and bustle and grants exclusive access to a historic place – ideal for adventurous and history buffs who want to experience hidden Vienna up close.

Much of Mauthausen still stands today — deliberately preserved. Travel from Salzburg to this profound WWII memorial and explore the site with an audio guide in 12 languages. Choose our excellent tour option tailored to your needs & interests. 6-H:Mauthausen Memorial Tour with Audio Guide Visit the Mauthausen Memorial & see the Stairs of Death, gas chamber, & exhibitions. Includes private transport with an English-speaking driver. An audio guide in 12 languages will be available throughout your visit. Your audio guide in 12 languages leads you through at your own pace. You will walk past the original camp walls, down to the granite quarry & the Stairs of Death, & through the permanent exhibition in the former infirmary — built around original objects, photographs, & recorded survivor testimonies. The preserved gas chamber & crematoria are still standing. The memorial park holds monuments from dozens of nations. It is a place that asks something of you, & gives a great deal in return.