Top Austrian Alps Sporting Events

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 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.

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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.