Top Salzburg Extreme Sports

Explore Salzburg at your own pace and only see the sites that interest you on this private customized tour. You won’t have to wait around for other travelers as it’ll just be your party and the driver. After a pickup at a convenient time, you’ll travel comfortably between dispersed attractions. Potential spots include the Sound of Music filming locations, the Lake District, or even something more adventurous such as hiking or zip-lining.

Surrounded by the Austrian Alps, UNESCO–listed Salzburg counts among Europe’s prettiest cities—but the only way to fully appreciate the views is from the air. On this Mt. Gaisberg paragliding tour, take to the skies in tandem with your guide and gaze over the medieval city to the dense forests, mighty rock faces, and soaring peaks beyond. All necessary safety equipment is included on your tour.

It's an indescribable feeling to fly in the front row over the turquoise-blue Wolfgangsee and feel the wind directly. Your professional tandem pilot will take you safely into the air, show you the surrounding mountain peaks and lakes of the Salzkammergut and land you safely in St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee.

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.

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.

What makes this experience special is the personal approach and premium quality. This is not a mass-tourism operation with rushed departures – we take time for every single guest. From the moment you arrive at the summit, your pilot focuses on making you feel safe, relaxed and fully prepared. Questions are welcome, and nothing feels hurried. During the flight, the experience is continuously adapted to you. Whether you prefer a calm scenic glide or a more dynamic, adrenaline-filled adventure, the flight style can be adjusted at any time. Gentle takeoff from a flat meadow and comfortable seated landing add to the smooth overall experience. With years of professional flying experience and thousands of successful tandem flights, safety and trust are the foundation of every takeoff. Our goal is to combine professionalism, safety and genuine human connection – creating an experience that feels personal, not anonymous.

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

Experience the fascination of paragliding with the professionals at PeakFlyer : hover above the world and feel boundless freedom! The Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee offers us one of the most beautiful backdrops for this. A tandem flight is a double-seater flight in which you are accompanied by an experienced tandem pilot. You don't need any prior knowledge of it. The requirement is a body weight between 35 and 95 kg and the following physical fitness : surefootedness and jogging.

During this activity travelers experience a tandem paragliding flight over Salzburg from Gaisberg, the city's local mountain. Together with an experienced, certified tandem pilot, they safely start their flight experience after a short, understandable briefing. Just a few steps are enough to take off gently and glide silently over the city. During the flight, guests will enjoy a unique panoramic view of the historic old town of Salzburg, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Flachgau and the Alps as far as Bavaria. Depending on the time of day, there is a particularly atmospheric atmosphere, especially on popular evening and sunset flights. The flight is quiet and relaxed, but on request it can also be designed with a little more dynamics. Prior knowledge is not required. This activity combines nature, adventure and impressive views and offers travellers an unforgettable perspective of Salzburg.

After pickup from your Salzburg hotel, you’ll spend an exciting day exploring the Bavarian mountain attractions and villages with your guide. The drive itself is one of the best parts and you’ll enjoy it from the comfort of a private vehicle. You choose the itinerary with options ranging from a visit to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest to a boat ride on the King’s Lake.

We take you to the RIGHT Christmas markets – the ones actually open on your tour date, including hidden local favorites tourists never find. Skip the logistics headaches (confusing schedules, parking nightmares, mountain driving) and travel in comfort with an insider guide who knows which stall serves the best Glühwein. See 4-6 spectacular markets from UNESCO World Heritage Salzburg to the floating Peace Light on Lake Wolfgang. Flexible itinerary, authentic experiences, unforgettable scenery – this is Austrian Christmas done right.

Fall in love with Salzburg all over again on this intimate couples-only journey. Sip champagne while cruising past alpine lakes, steal kisses in Mozart's baroque gardens, and watch the sunset paint the fortress golden. From horse-drawn carriages to candlelit castle dinners. pure magic awaits.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing excursions and embark on an unforgettable adventure with this tandem paragliding trip. Soar over the mountains just outside of Salzburg and take in birds' eye views of the Hochkönig, the Dachstein, and the Tennengebirge.

Imagine yourself stepping through cobblestone streets where Mozart's childhood laughter still echoes, then moments later breathing Alpine air so crisp it clears your mind while gazing across pristine lakes that mirror heaven itself. This isn't another rushed city tour followed by a drive; it's your personal journey through Austria's soul, where baroque splendor meets nature's cathedral in perfect harmony. Your local guide doesn't just show you Salzburg's highlights; they share family stories passed down through generations, reveal hidden courtyards where locals still gather as they did centuries ago, and guide you to lake viewpoints that make your heart skip a beat. While tour buses race between photo stops, you'll savor authentic moments, feeling ancient stone beneath your fingertips in cathedral walls, hearing your footsteps on paths where pilgrims walked for over a thousand years, and watching Alpine light dance across waters so clear you can see fish swimming in crystal depths.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the pretty lakeside village of Hallstatt is an Austrian don’t-miss. Skip the self-drive hassles and soak up sights including Lake Wolfgang and Bad Ischl as you travel through the mountains with your private driver/guide on this door-to-door tour. Then learn about Hallstatt’s unique Celtic culture and the salt mines that fueled it, and tour the historic village.

With this tour, your tour guide will pick you up from your Salzburg hotel in a panoramic glass-roof van and whisk you away to Wrfen. Depending on the time of year, visit a medieval fortress, take on an alpine hike, and exploe ice caves. What's more, enjoy personalized attention in a capped-group. Perfect for those looking to do something a little different on their vacation.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Lake Wolfgangsee and the nearby Falkensteinwand, soaring high into the air during a tandem paragliding experience. You’ll be safely strapped in alongside a private pilot, so your time in the air can be focused on the alpine views that abound. No previous experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure.

Adventurous travelers will love getting out of Salzburg city for the day and exploring the beautiful gorges of the region. You don’t need to have any experience canyoning as your guides will show you what to do. Jump, abseil, slide, and swim through the canyons, admiring the natural rock and river formations along the way. A fun activity to enjoy with friends or your family.

*Note: Elizabeth is only available from May to November 1, 2025, and then again next year, from May to November 2026.* We apologize for the inconvenience. Why This Experience is Truly Once-in-a-Lifetime Imagine hearing "Edelweiss" sung by Maria von Trapp's granddaughter at the very locations where the real family lived and the iconic movie was filmed. Picture standing in Mirabell Gardens - not with a tour guide holding an umbrella - but with Elisabeth herself, who carries the von Trapp legacy in her voice, her stories, and her heart. This is access that money cannot usually buy. While thousands of tourists shuffle through Salzburg on standard Sound of Music tours every year, only a privileged few will ever experience the authentic von Trapp story told by someone who lived it. Elisabeth isn't reciting memorized facts from a script - she's sharing her grandmother's legacy, her family's truth, and the real story behind the Hollywood magic.

Soak up Bavarian mountain vistas as you pop across the border into Germany on this door-to-door private guided tour. Cruise across Chiemsee lake to Herreninsel island, where Mad King Ludwig built his answer to France’s Palace of Versailles, Herrenchiemsee. Enjoy a tour plus time to explore the island independently before you return to Salzburg.

The classic for all canyoning fans! The Strubklamm is one of the largest and longest canyons in Austria. With 17 jumps and long swimming passages you can put yourself to the test. What is special about this gorge is its sometimes extreme narrowness - in some passages with a width of 1 m, only sparse light penetrates to us through the almost 200 m high rock walls, while in other places the sun is reflected in the crystal clear water.

While others crowd into buses for rushed glimpses, you get Mozart's real story from a native Salzburg guide whose family lived here for generations. Maximum 7 guests means intimate access to hidden courtyards where Mozart composed, secret lakeside spots locals treasure, and traditional cafés tourists never find. Your Mercedes van reaches restricted areas big buses can't access. Completely customizable – from classical music lover to nature photographer, we craft your perfect Austrian adventure. This isn't sightseeing, it's experiencing Austria through local eyes with stories even official tours don't know.

Step into the shoes of the Von Trapp family on a Sound of Music tour of Salzburg. With your own private guide, you'll check out the major filming locations of the beloved 1965 musical film. Visit sites in Salzburg, stop for photos at two palaces, then cross the border to see either the location of the film's opening scene or the meadow where Do-Re-Mi was sung. Later, you'll travel through the scenic Salzkammergut lake region and the village of Mondsee. If you want to include lunch in a mountain restaurant, upgrade online when you book.