Top Austrian Alps Art & Culture - page 3

Get into the festive spirit with a unique concert experience. High above Salzburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg offers elegant atmospheric surroundings in which to enjoy Advent and Christmas concerts, featuring music by Mozart and his contemporaries.

Experience the charms of Innsbruck’s historic streets along with its glorious alpine scenery on this half-day electric mountain bike tour. Your guide will begin with a route through the city, stopping to highlight landmarks and discuss their history. You’ll then ride into the mountains, following forest roads to a ruined 13th-century castle and a medieval town. A bike is not included in the tour price, but your guide can arrange a rental at your own expense.

Devote a day to ‘The Sound of Music’ on this private, customizable 8-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the ‘Do Re Mi’ scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and ‘The Hills are Alive’ meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle without the hassle of driving or navigating public transport. This small-group tour from Innsbruck takes you through alpine mountains; past Germany's highest peak, Zugspitze; and over a suspension bridge, while your guide fills you in on the story of King Ludwig. Enjoy included skip-the-line admission to the fairytale castle and explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

Fans of “The Sound of Music”—this is the private tour for you! Save time doing research on where the cult movie was filmed, and get taken on a private adventure to a shortlist of must-see sights. The trip visits the “Do-Re-Mi” meadow—where Maria and the kids were filmed having their picnic, as well as the wedding chapel at Mondsee.

Get more out of a tour of Salzburg, and explore the Austrian city with your own private guide. Offering a less crowded and rushed alternative to the packed tourist buses, this option shows you the sights on foot, with an itinerary that can be personalized to you. Pass by attractions like the Mirabell Palace and Salzburg Cathedral, and get the lowdown on the city’s history, musical heritage, and film links along the way.

Our fun Kickbike Tour is a great option for everyone who would like to try something new and discover the city in an active, unique and healthy way. Riding a kickbike is even easier than riding a bike and brings a lot of fun. You will see not only the most important but also hidden, picturesque spots and you will enjoy the nature out of the city center.

Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Includes skip-the-line tickets and an exciting funicular ride. Extended option: see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. 4:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress & Old Town Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join our 5-Star Private Guide on a guided tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking views.

Admire the beauty of the Austrian countryside on this private 8-hour Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt tour from Salzburg. Leave bustling Salzburg behind and travel into rural Austria with your private guide. Take the country roads to the village of Ebenau and discover the 17th-century Waschl Mill. Continue through Fuschl and enjoy fine views over Fuschl Castle and Lake Fuschl. Explore Wolfgang Lake and the villages of St Gilgen, St Wolfgang and Bad Ischl. See top attractions in Hallstatt including Charnel House and Hallstatt Museum, and explore at your leisure.

See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Check out the opening scene location from the Sound of Music as you travel high through the hills, then gaze out at the alps from the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat. On your way back to Salzburg, you’ll call in at the underground bunkers and Berghof grounds, too.

Get more out of a trip to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, and explore the museum with a private guide who has experience working for the Swarovski brand. You’ll get insider stories about the company history, and check out the highlights of the sites such as the Crystal Garden and Swarovski Turm. Extra bonus: you'll even have time to sample food and wine from the Swarovski-owned vineyards, too.

History-buffs will find it hard to resist this customizable private tour from Salzburg.  After private pickup from your hotel, you and your guide set off for Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps. Visit Lake Königsee along with an underground 500-year-old salt mine. The tour is worth it for the scenic route alone, but you’ll enjoy much more over your six-hour adventure.

Opt for a small-group Salzburg tour, and find the most photo-worthy sites around the city with the help of a local. Taking place in a small group of up to eight people, the experience is led by a guide who knows the Austrian city intimately. During the walk, you’ll scout out the lesser-seen sights away from the main tourist trail, along with loved landmarks like the Cathedral of Salzburg and more.

Discover Innsbruck’s most photogenic spots alongside a local expert during an intimate tour. Immerse yourself in the charm of Annasäule’s intricate baroque details and the Colorful Town’s vibrant, multicolored buildings set against breathtaking mountain backdrops. Uncover the cultural stories behind Innsbruck’s landmarks while also exploring hidden gems that only locals know. Get insider tips on the city’s best bars, cafes, and restaurants—all in the company of a small group of no more than eight travelers for a personalized experience.

Long walk in a private atmosphere, relaxed, needs-oriented and entertaining. With insights into almost every corner of the city and a small thematic snack as a surprise along the way. We discover the unique coat of arms halls in the country house, the oldest legal monument in Carinthia, the beautiful stucco decoration in the interior of the cathedral church or the town parish church with paintings by artist Ernst Fuchs. Plus the most famous legends of Lindwurm or Wörtherseemandl and interesting stories about personalities who once lived here. There are also practical tips for the rest of your stay and a small thematic snack as a surprise along the way.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg. You can customize your tour, working together with your guide to develop an itinerary that interests you and your party. The highlight of the tour is the Eagles Nest, which gives views of the surrounding mountains and excellent photo ops.

Discover the UNESCO-listed city of Salzburg on this 2-hour private tour. Enjoy a comprehensive overview of the city’s history, architecture and culture as you pass top sites including Mozart’s House, Salzburg Cathedral and Mirabell Palace. Soak up the stunning Baroque buildings and see iconic film locations from ‘The Sound of Music.’ Numbers are limited to eight people on this private tour to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Optimize your time and get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 24-, 48-, and 72-hour options to fit your schedule. Listen to on-board commentary and hop off to explore further wherever you like. Select from two lines—yellow or blue—or combine them to see key sights such as the salt mines, the Eagle's Nest, and Hellbrunn Palace. Stop at places that interest you and skip those that don’t.

Save time and combine two tours in a day—a visit to The Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps, and a trip to the scenic town of Hallstatt. Take the stress out of booking taxis, and enjoy a stress-free excursion with hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers between sites, and a guarantee to skip the long lines at the Eagle’s Nest.

If you’re short on time in Salzburg, make sure you check off the city’s historic sights with this express walking tour. Alongside a guide from Salzburg, you’ll walk the old town streets from the Getreidegasse, while hearing about the city culture from a local’s perspective. Highlights of the route include Salzburg Cathedral and the Linzer Gasse.

Mozart concerts at Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress are popular and often sell out in advance. So, grab your ticket online, and then travel to the panoramic hilltop perch on your preferred date to enjoy the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As the city twinkles in the evening darkness, you’ll hear treasures from the composer’s collection of works and solos from internationally renowned performers.

Seeing “Sound of Music” filming locations is a key reason why many people visit Salzburg, but figuring out where different scenes were shot can be difficult without a guide. Make things easier yourself by joining a tour that includes stops at top filming spots, followed by a visit to the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain residence.

A private tour with Minivan and a Guide for the hole day. The famous Krimml waterfall and beautiful nature- szeneries. . . So many Things to see. Visit Kitzbühel, the nice small town with a long history and the famous name - the biggest downhill-ski-race starts here every year in February. After then we take the road from Tirol to Salzburg - Mittersill in the Pinzgau-Area. From there to the west to reach the Waterfalls of Krimml. Back to Tirol we take the route through Gerlos - famous in winter but also beautiful in the summer month. We will take routes away from mainstream, spectecular Mountain roads to get the best spots for fotostops. The Tour must not follow a fixed plan, if you have a special place you want to see, we can try to do that also. It should be your best Day.

Take a tour on your own terms with this self-guided experience in Salzburg. After booking online, you’ll download an app to your smartphone, which provides a visual itinerary and audio guide along with historical information and recommendations, too. Just note that entrance tickets to any mentioned attractions are payable at your own expense.