Top Salzburg Day Trips

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,117)

from $99

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(6,497)

from $87

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

Three spectacular highlights in one sightseeing tour: 5 of the most spectacular viewing platforms in Austria, “5 Fingers”, only 20 to 30 minutes easy to moderate hiking one way from the top of the cable car station are necessary for an unforgettable experience. (In winter you need to have sturdy snow boots. With lots of snow special equipment can be rented at the cable car station.)! The picturesque Lakes and Mountains district “Salzkammergut” and the extraordinary village “Hallstatt” at Lake Hallstättersee. The UNESCO Cultural Heritage Committee wrote: “… nature of extraordinary beauty added to scientific import …” Some guests say it is the most extraordinary lake village in the world. It is a Small Group Minivan Tour (up to 8 pax/van). Each guest will be taken care personally!

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

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.

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from $162

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

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,294)

from $122

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(210)

from $163

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

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the city of Hallstatt at your own pace, then in the afternoon join the Salt Mine Tour in Berchtesgaden for a totally different experience and area. Join the Hallstatt tour bus passing through picturesque towns before arriving at World famous breathtaking Hallstatt. Discover the Bone House or take ride up to the Skywalk. (Closed until summer 2026.) On the return trip, take a different route for more striking scenery before reaching Salzburg. In Salzburg, switch to a mountain-top tour bus for spectacular views of the Bavarian Alps and the Obersalzberg. Another highlight of the tour is a visit to the 500-year-old salt mine in Berchtesgaden. Experience the fascinating underground world with its magnificent subterranean landscape. A trip on the mine railway and a rafting excursion on the mystical underground salt lake complete the experience. Before returning to Salzburg, you will have time to explore the picturesque Alpine village of Berchtesgaden.

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from $45

Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Bavarian Salt Mines

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Bavarian Mountains including Berchtesgaden from Salzburg

from $180

4 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

(150)

from $87

This private day trip combines the natural beauty of Königssee and the charm of Berchtesgaden in a relaxed, well-planned experience from Salzburg. Travelers enjoy hotel pickup, scenic alpine routes, and a peaceful electric boat ride on Königssee with a stop at the iconic St. Bartholomä Church. During free time, guests can enjoy lunch by the lake, with the option to try fresh fish from Königssee, a local specialty served at nearby restaurants (meal not included). With flexible pacing, included tickets, and no logistics to manage, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking stunning scenery, local flavors, and a stress-free day

Königssee Day Trip from Salzburg-Tickets Included

Königssee Day Trip from Salzburg-Tickets Included

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $320

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $98

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

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating incredible memories in the company of your private driver. This private day trip includes transportation from Salzburg to sightseeing stops in Mondsee, St.Gilgen, Hallstatt and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

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from $105

Private Tour Salzburg - Mondsee - St Gilgen - Hallstatt

Private tour from Salzburg to Mondsee - St Gilgen - Hallstatt

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(8)

from $343

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

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

Experience the enchanting beauty of Hallstatt on this exclusive minivan tour from Salzburg, designed for small groups with a maximum of 8 participants. Your journey begins with a short photo stop at the iconic headquarters of Red Bull GmbH, followed by a scenic stop in St. Gilgen, known for its breathtaking views of the lake. Continue through the picturesque Salzkammergut region to the world-famous village of Hallstatt, where you can enjoy the impressive Alpine scenery and unique atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way back, a relaxed panoramic drive through the beautiful landscape awaits you, with passages from Gosau, Abtenau and Golling, before returning to Salzburg. Exploring the historic village of Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Scenic return journey through Gosau, Abtenau and Golling with impressive views

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from $179

Special Offer

Private Hallstatt Tour from Salzburg

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

9 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(355)

from $163

Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(172)

from $145

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,023)

from $70

Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg

4.6

(274)

from $162

This private full-day tour combines two of the region’s most iconic destinations, Hallstatt and the Eagle’s Nest in one well-planned and relaxed experience. Travelers enjoy hotel pickup from Salzburg, scenic alpine routes, and a carefully balanced itinerary that allows enough time to explore Hallstatt at their own pace and visit the Eagle’s Nest using the official mountain bus system. With flexible timing, no rushing, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to see both a world-famous alpine village and a historic mountain landmark in one day, comfortably and without crowds.

Hallstatt & Eagle’s Nest Private Day Trip from Salzburg – Tickets

Hallstatt & Eagle’s Nest Private Day Trip from Salzburg – Tickets

8 hours

Price varies by group size

(1)

from $453

Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

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.

4.6

(154)

from $145

Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.2

(166)

from $35

Private Day Trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt

Enjoy an exclusive private ride directly to Hallstatt without unnecessary stops or wasting time. You focus on the essentials : the breathtaking scenery and your individual experience on site. The direct route guarantees a full 3 hours stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether it's a skywalk, salt mine or museum, you set the pace. Please note that entrance fees to local attractions (e.g. salt worlds or cable car) are not included in the tour price and can be paid conveniently on site. Experience maximum comfort and pure panorama without mass tourism.

Private Day Trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $518

Per group

Enjoy a relaxed live music moment at Schloss Leopoldskron, one of Salzburg’s most famous historic filming locations.

This private half-day tour offers a relaxed introduction to Salzburg, combining atmospheric city locations with selected scenic viewpoints in the surrounding countryside. The experience focuses on key highlights, blending iconic sights, gentle scenic drives, and live musical moments for your private group. Music is naturally integrated into the route at selected stops, enhancing the atmosphere rather than creating a staged performance. Travel is in a comfortable private minivan with a driver and one live performer accompanying the tour. The itinerary follows a curated route and may vary slightly depending on timing, traffic, and local conditions. This tour is ideal for guests seeking a straightforward, private experience that combines Salzburg’s scenery with live music in an easy, accessible format.

Private Sound of Maria Tour – Film Sites & Music (4.5 h)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(1)

from $1,385

Per group

Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive

Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

(34)

from $978

Per group

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Shawn_W, Jul 2026

I’m a believer…glad I booked it!

Considering I booked this as a gift to my wife, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and seeing the rest of the group enjoy it as well. Josh ranks I. The top two of my global tour guides. He’s knowledgable, funny, and professional. The entire bus sang a long and participated. His personal passion and interest in the Sound of Music story was a value add. My wife who is a big fan smiled the entire time and was the first to every site like a kid in a candy store. The lunch added a nice twist. It took a little long, they apologized and comped our drinks. Glad we chose that option too. The food was great….considering it wasn’t Louisiana cooking.

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

Rashel_B, Jul 2026

Wonderful tour to Hallstatt

Amazing day out to Hallstatt. The weather was not on our side, but our fantastic tour guide had contingencies in place, kept a close eye on the changing weather and even had jackets and umbrellas ready to go. He was incredibly knowledgeable and the entire day was efficient, organised, interesting and fun. Thank you so much. We highly recommend.

Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

Deirdre_S, Jun 2026

Great half day tour!

This half day tour to Eagle's Nest was very informative and interesting. Our guide, Michael, did a great job explaining everything and made the experience entertaining. Even our teenage son was paying attention :) I would highly recommend this private tour.

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

William_S, Jun 2026

Would give 100 stars.

The person who directs these classes is not only obviously a fantastic chef, but a wonderful teacher. Everyone, no matter what skill, succeeded. We got to eat both our apple strudel and our Salzburger knockel with a delicious goulash they provided for us. They have the directions online and they cookbook that you could buy so you could repeat the process at home. They even sold for a very reasonable price the cloth that is useful in making apple strudel. The price was very reasonable and I suggest everyone start booking in advance because it’s going to be a well spread by mouth wished for activity.

Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

CHRISTOPHER_A, May 2026

Great tour!

Connor was a great tour guide for both parts of the tour (sound of music and Halstatt). Bus was clean and comfortable and had great views of the countryside. Just enough time in Halstatt without being too much time. Information provided on Sound of Music sites was good and quite interesting. A great way to survey Salzburg and the surrounding area in a short amount of time.

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

Aleksandra_M, May 2026

A Musical Experience of Mozart in Salzburg

The concert hall itself is beautiful, as are the entrance, staircase, and corridors. The experience also gives visitors access to parts of the building that are not normally open to the public, which makes it even more special. Listening to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the city of Mozart certainly feels meaningful and authentic. The clarinetist was particularly impressive, especially during the excerpts from The Magic Flute. The program is mainly focused on works and themes that connect Mozart with Salzburg, which creates a nice atmosphere for visitors. Although it is somewhat tourist-oriented, it is still genuinely worth attending, even for people who are not experts or regular listeners of classical music.

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

Kimberly_O, May 2026

Sound of Music Tour -A must do in Salzburg!

Jose and Galinda were our tour guides and they were great! The Sound of Music tour stopped at several places, and we were able to see so many of the places where it was filmed. We also learned more details about the Von Trapp family. We also did the salt mine tour which is a lot to do in a day, but we like to paxl ot in. I'd highly recommend both tours!

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

JiaHui_C, Mar 2026

Johannes, our guide, was...

Johannes, our guide, was really knowledgeable. He took the time to bring us around and shared the history of the area, as well as lives of the people living there now. He brought us to a beautiful viewpoint for a photo, as well as recommended a cosy local shop for some schnapps. It was a nice surprise, considering I was only expecting to be brought to the salt mine. My husband and I really enjoyed the trip and will definitely love to bring our children for the trip in the future!

Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“

Lindsay_S, Dec 2025

Guide Laura was...

Guide Laura was fantastic, kind, excellent driving skills and enunciation. The sites covered Were vast even given it was the busy weekend before Christmas. I do wish we would have e stopped at the look out in the Lake District for photos, before heading to the wedding church. Mondsee has its weekend market so that was a special highlight!

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!

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.