Day Trips from Salzburg to Austria - page 2

Avoid the crowded group tours and maximize your time exploring Austria with your own private guide. Sightseeing at your own pace, you’ll visit Salzburg's “The Sound of Music” locations, as well as the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hallstatt and the Austrian Lake District.

Get to know Salzburg's most important landmarks and highlights on this full-day private walking tour. Visit sites such as the Felsenreitschule, the University Church, the Franciscan Church, Getreidegasse, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Gardens, and others. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Visit the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountaintop retreat, plus Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee on this full-day private trip from Salzburg. Ascend to the infamous Eagle’s Nest and absorb its panoramic views, and visit the town of Berchtesgaden for lunch (own expense). Afterward, explore Berchtesgaden salt mine and admire mountain-ringed Königssee with an optional boat ride on its glassy waters. Price is per vehicle on this customizable tour and includes Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the glories of the Austrian Lake District (Salzkammergut) including the UNESCO-listed Hallstatt region, on a 6-hour private tour from Salzburg. Venture past emerald Lake Fuschl and St. Gilgen, and call at the spa town of Bad Ischl. Then, enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and have lunch (own expense) in lakeside Hallstatt before admiring the Dachstein glacier from Lake Gosau. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Looking for ideas on where to eat and what to taste on your holiday in Salzburg? Look no further, as our Local Foodie Guide will introduce you to the world of Austrian cuisine. Experience an authentic culture and taste delicious national and regional dishes. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2,5h: Food Tasting Tour at 2 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 1 traditional restaurant for a full-course meal with a soft drink and 1 pastry shop for a dessert with a cup of tea/coffee 3,5h: Food Tasting Tour at 3 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 2 restaurants and 1 pastry shop. Taste a variety of traditional dishes, desserts, coffee/tea, soft drinks & a beer 5h: Food and Beer Tasting Tour at 4 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 4 venues. Taste a variety of traditional dishes, desserts, and beverages, including 8 different types of beers

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

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.

Discover Innsbruck, an imperial capital in the heart of Alps where nature and culture meet. Explore the Old Town and visit the Hofkirche and St. Jacob's Cathedral. Includes private transfers from Salzburg. Extended option: visit Ambras Castle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program 9-hour: Innsbruck Highlights Choose this private car trip from Salzburg to explore the Old Town of Innsbruck. Visit the Bergisel Observation Deck, Hofkirche and Innsbruck Cathedral. 12-hour: Innsbruck Highlights & Ambras Castle Choose this private car trip from Salzburg to explore the Old Town of Innsbruck. Visit the Ambras Castle Museum, Bergisel Observation Deck, Hofkirche and Innsbruck Cathedral. Immerse yourself in stories of the Imperial House of Habsburgs, learn about the bombing of Innsbruck in World War II, and admire the medieval and Baroque remains in the picturesque Alpine setting

Discover the charms of Hallstatt, a picturesque lakeside village in alpine setting. Explore the city with a Private Guide and take a cable ride to the Skywalk for the best views. Includes private transfers direct from your accommodation in Salzburg. Highlights - Discover the charms of Hallstatt with a 5-Star Private Guide - Explore a charming little lake village and the historical town square - Admire one of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites in Austria - Take a cable ride to Hallstatt Skywalk and enjoy the best views - Travel from Salzburg in comfort in a private car Join us on a half-day car tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg! Visit one of the most beautiful world heritage sites in Austria and discover its top attractions, including the Skywalk funicular. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a Licensed Guide and private transfers from Salzburg.

Visit the pretty lake town of Hallstatt with minimum fuss on a private full-day tour from Salzburg. Enjoy a flexible trip tailored to your interests and the sights you want to see. Discover impressive photo stops, learn about everyday life in the town and the wider Salzkammergut region, and relax over lunch with traditional Austrian fare (own expense). The tour is available in English and German to suit your language preference.

Discover Salzburg's Old Town and charming Hallein with history, culture and breathtaking beauty. In Salzburg you will experience baroque splendor, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getreidegasse and Mozart's Birthplace. Salzburg Cathedral and Continue to Hallein, a hidden gem with charming alleys and historic buildings. Visit the Celtic Museum for ancient museums and the oldest salt mine in the world for fascinating underground explorations. Experience the authentic atmosphere and historical heritage that makes Hallein so unique. Our tour offers a perfect combination of history, culture and nature. Experience the best of Salzburg's Old Town and discover the hidden gem Hallein. Book now and be amazed by this unique experience

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.

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.

After pickup from your hotel, set off with your private guide to see the best and lesser-known attractions of Salzburg. A special lunch is included with a behind the scenes look at preparation. Stretch your legs as you tour the city center and then do some independent exploring. Then, relax as your private driver transports you past the city’s sights, including the Palace of Leopoldskron, and into the Lake district.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

See the world’s largest accessible ice caves at Werfen with a private guide at your side. The half-day excursion includes round-trip transport from Salzburg, a photo stop outside Hohenwerfen Castle and the highlight: a walking tour of Werfen Ice Caves, aka Eisriesenwelt. Explore the underground icy labyrinth to discover a world of stalactites, icicles and natural ice sculptures, and learn about the caves from their discovery to local folklore. Entrance fees are extra.

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.