Top Salzburg Day Trips

Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains

4.7

(199)

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

from $166

Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

4.4

(1,214)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $125

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

4.7

(6,274)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

See the Austrian village of Hallstatt and "Sound of Music" filming sites in one day with this Salzburg combo day trip. Ideal for time-pressed travelers without a car, the excursion covers round-trip transportation, free time in Hallstatt, and a “Sound of Music” tour with photo stops outside Schloss Leopoldskron and the original “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” gazebo. Just note: The popular Hallstatt Skywalk viewing platform is closed until summer 2026.

Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

4.6

(177)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $167

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

4.4

(1,066)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $102

Bavarian Mountains including Berchtesgaden from Salzburg

3.9

(147)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on a half-day trip from Salzburg. Venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse, winding through the Bavarian Alps. Then, descend into the 500-year-old salt mines. Listen to the mine’s history and lore as you explore on foot, by boat, and by mini-train. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour concludes back in Salzburg.

Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg

4.5

(549)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $108

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for a live performance, there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the tradition of Mozart and his contemporaries. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

4.8

(509)

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $50

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.

Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

4.9

(38)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $717

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

4.9

(970)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $72

Hallstatt for First-Time Visitors from Salzburg

(2)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $321

Price varies by group size

Private Full-Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzkammergut from Salzburg with Options

(78)

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $356

Price varies by group size

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic movie The Sound of Music during a bus tour around the Austrian city of Salzburg. Travel with ease between key filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle, then venture into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee without having to navigate unfamiliar roads yourself. Then, enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in the traditional folkloric atmosphere of a country inn from the 15th century.

Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

4.7

(156)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $149

Experience two of Salzburg’s most popular tours in one easy day. Begin your day traveling through the Bavarian Mountains to visit the 450-year-old Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, which reflect Salzburg’s salt-trading past. Then, visit some of the memorable locations where “The Sound of Music” was filmed while soaking up the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut. Fit more into a day and learn about Salzburg’s diverse history and culture.

Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

4.5

(350)

9 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $167

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.

Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

4.4

(280)

4 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $135

Follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapp family and discover filming locations from the international blockbuster, ‘The Sound of Music’, on this private tour from Salzburg. Following the opulent Schloss Leopoldskron, embark on a hiking trail featuring landscapes from the film’s opening scenes. Visit the Wedding Chapel at Mondsee and the Hohenwerfen Fortress, a 900-year-old stronghold. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off in Salzburg are included.

Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour

(6)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,493

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.

from $1,063

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.5

(612)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $100

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.

The Most Unique Hallstatt Tour - Beyond the Tourist Crowds

(6)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,060

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.

Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.2

(163)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $36

Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. Following the Von Trapp story, we will visit several movie locations of the "Sound of Music". This includes a short city tour, the pond the children fell into, the 16-going-on17-gazebo and of course the wedding church. Your enthusiastic tour guide will give you lots of information about the filming of the Sound of Music, the real von Trapp family and Austrian culture and lifestyle in general. On this tour, we will also take a detour through the Austrian lake district to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You will learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and get 2 hours to explore this picturesque village on your own. The content of the description may have been partly created with AI.

Public 8h tour to sites of "The Sound of Music Movie" & Hallstatt

4.8

(221)

Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

from $184

Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg

(10)

from $908

Discover a private full-day journey designed for travelers who value comfort, flexibility, and authentic moments. Depart from Salzburg in a relaxed setting and enjoy scenic Alpine landscapes as your day unfolds at an unhurried pace. The experience centers on Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage village, where you have generous time to explore the lakeside promenade, historic streets, viewpoints, and optional highlights such as the salt mine, funicular, and Skywalk. Unlike standard group tours, this experience adapts to your interests, allowing spontaneous photo stops and personal recommendations along the way. With a dedicated driver and seamless planning, the focus remains on enjoying the scenery, culture, and atmosphere making this a calm, personal, and memorable day rather than a rushed sightseeing schedule.

Hallstatt Highlights Private Full-Day Tour from Salzburg

(5)

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $716

Relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music' on this comprehensive private experience that can’t be booked anywhere else. Learn the true history behind the Von Trapp family and visit several iconic filming locations such as the church at Mondsee, where Maria and Georg von Trapp were married, and the Gazebo of Schloss Hellbrunn. Then enjoy a guided tour through the rococo Palace Leopoldskron, another one of the filming locations.

Viator Exclusive: 'The Sound of Music' Private Tour

4.9

(30)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $591

Price varies by group size

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Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

jackschmidt, Apr 2026

Outstanding Musical Fun Experience!

What a blast! Our tour guide Jose was delightful! He absolutely relished the music of The Sound of Music! He shared his love of the movie and Salzburg with great joy! At the sight of Maria singing, "I Have Confidence," Jose enlisted several members of our tour, to join arms and sing and dance down the path singing! As our bus climbed the mountain, he loudly played, "The Hills are Alive!" It was so moving, it brought me to tears! Jose had the whole bus joining him in song several times singing, "Do Re Me" and "The Lonely Goatherder!" It was such fun! Jose clearly loves his job and totally immerses his flock in his passion for "The Sound of Music!" Don't miss this tour!!

Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

Ashley_E, Apr 2026

See both of these tours for the perfect day in Austria!

You must see Hallstatt AND go on the Sing-along Sound of Music Tour! What fun we had! Hallstatt is amazingly beautiful and shouldn't be missed. We went during Easter Break, and it wasn't crowded at all. The beauty is rich and we will never forget our morning there! The Sound of Music Sing-along Bus Tour was SO MUCH fun! We had a great time, and our tour guide Jose was excellent! We learned so much about the back story of the film and seeing the sights in person was a dream come true! We can't recommend this tour highly enough!

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Robert_P, Mar 2026

New dessert recipe from Salzburg

This was one of the highlights of the trip we made to Europe. The cooking class was a great way to learn how Streudel is made and nockrel! Highly recommend this excursion if you're in Salzburg. The instructor and assistant were extremely helpful which made it a wonderful experience.

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Bethan_L, Mar 2026

Hallstatt tour

This tour didn't disappoint. The weather was beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. Our driver, Mitch was very knowledgeable and he gave us useful information regarding a route to follow through the town. The bakery by the bus station, Maislinger, is well worth a visit!!! Would recommend.

Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

Jimmy_M, Mar 2026

A day well spent

The salt mines were a pleasant surprise. I had no idea how interesting they were. Though they caught us VIPs, I felt like an outsider because I did not speak German. The real bonus was the historical knowledge of our guide. He was able to show us things about Hitler and the Nazi party that I have never heard before. By itself, that was a tour worth doing. The sound of music tour was fun, but since I don’t know all of the words to the songs, it was not my favorite. Overall, it was a great way to experience Salzburg.

Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains

Malcolm_F, Feb 2026

Fabulous day out

This was an amazing trip very personal only 5 of us in the mini van. Our tour guide was Fritz he was very knowledgeable unfortunately due to the weather we could do fingers and cable car ride but we had extra time in the village of Hallstatt. Would highly recommend

Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg

LAURA_F, Jan 2026

So worth it!

So much more than just a tour of the salt mines! The bus takes a scenic road past the Eagles Nest with an stop for a photo opportunity, as well as stops in the town of Berchtesgaden for an hour for shopping and walking around. Being able to walk right into the Salt Mines was a huge win too as there was a LONG line of people waiting. Well worth the ticket price for the tour!

Public 8h tour to sites of "The Sound of Music Movie" & Hallstatt

Jodi_M, Dec 2025

Elvis was the best tour...

Elvis was the best tour guide. He flexed our itinerary with the weather conditions, was so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to, gave us plenty of free time to explore while getting us to all the pertinent sights on time. This was by far one of the highlights of our two week European vacation. Highly recommend!

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

PATRICIA_C, Nov 2025

Perfect Location for Mozart

The musicians were fantastic! I liked how their entire bodies moved in rhythm with the music as they played. And, they communicated with their facial expressions throughout the performance. And, the guest cellist was especially good. The Mirabelle castle and the Marble ballroom seemed a perfect backdrop for the music especially since Mozart had performed there in the past. Although there are numerous performances of Mozart music around Salzburg, I'm glad that I chose this one as it was, to me, at the perfect location. And, although the performance was just under 2 hours, the time flew and I would definitely attend again if I'm ever in Salzburg again.

Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

George_K, Sep 2025

Worth the money but guidance would have been appreciated.

Overall it was a great opportunity to see Salzburg from the river, eat some good food and enjoy some Mozart. What I didn’t understand is why they couldn’t have had a guide because it was at times confusing going from 1 part of the city to another. I certainly don’t think a guide was necessary for the entire trip but perhaps this company could provide at least as t a YouTube video explaining everything so to make this a more cohesive experience. If

Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg

Gail_M, Sep 2025

Amazing Salt Mines and Hallstatt

Fabulous experience, our guide Fritz was very informative. I remember waking up and asking my friend, why are we doing a Salt mine excursion? It was so fun, learned so much. When our guide mentioned something about slides, I wondered what he meant! Absolutely loved the slides. Hallstatt is a constant Kodak moment. Unfortunately we had a cloudy rainy day but it was still spectacular. There was a misunderstanding about pick up. It clearly stated on Viator that we would be picked up in our hotel reception area and to be there 15 minutes before the scheduled pick up time. We were concerned because by pick up time no one had arrived to pick us up. And because I had an eSIM (European) in my phone I was concerned first of all because for some reason I was no longer receiving emails and wondered if my phone would work as my personal number was turned off. But 15 minutes after our pick up time I received a phone call and we were picked up shortly thereafter. Apparently there is a disconnect between the information given to us on Viator and the local guide. I had filled in our hotel name and address. But after that all went well.

Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

Silvana_M, Jul 2025

Great morning!

Luciano was a wonderful guide. He gave us a lot of informations about the Eagle Nest. He made strategic stops so we could enjoy some incredible views of the area. When he brought us back to Salzburg, he showed us different areas where they filmed the iconic movie Sound Of Music. It was great!