Private Full-Day Tour from Salzburg: The Hills are Alive and Eagle's Nest
Private Full-Day Tour from Salzburg: The Hills are Alive and Eagle's Nest
See ‘Sound of Music’ filming locations, Obersalzberg, and the Austrian Lakes on a private day trip from Salzburg. The action-packed day includes visits to Schloss Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Castle, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Mondsee — all sites immortalized in the ‘Sound of Music’ film. Travel to Obersalzberg, too, and learn about the mountain retreat during the days of Hitler’s Third Reich.
Access to the Eagle’s Nest isn’t included, but there’s ample time for you to visit it, if you wish. From November until about May 10th (depends on the snow conditions), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. The Sound of Music hiking scene was filmed at Rossfeld.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Salzburger Altstadt
Be transported back in time on this daylong tour designed for fans of The Sound of Music. Begin the day at 10 am when your private guide picks you up from your Salzburg hotel.
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Start with a Salzburg city tour, including stops at Leopoldskron Palace and Hellbrunn Palace. A Sound of Music city highlight is a visit to the Mirabell Gardens.
15 minutesSchloss Leopoldskron
Admire the view over the lake with the castle Leopoldskron and fortress in the background. Leopoldskron was used as the von Trapp family home in Sound of Music. Also, the boat scene with Maria and the kids was filmed here.
15 minutesSchloss Hellbrunn
The next stop is Hellbrunn Palace, in the park of the Palace Hellbrunn is today the Sound of Music Gazebo - 16 going 17.
15 minutesHotel zum Türken
Afterward, your journey will take you on a scenic route to the Obersalzberg Region. Dive deeper into the area's history with a visit to the Obersalzberg and the Berghof ruins. The Berghof, located at 3000 ft elevation, was Hitler’s former mountain residence at the Obersalzberg.
15 minutesThe Eagle's Nest
From November 1st, 2021 until about May 10th, 2022 (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively, we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle's Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle's Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle's Nest.
2 hoursSchloss Fuschl
Returning at the Obersalzberg your journey continues to the castle of Fuschl located in the beautiful Salzburg Lake District. Capture a picture of the castle of Fuschl with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
15 minutesSt Gilgen Mozartplatz
The next highlight is Wolfgang Lake and the villages St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Capture a picture of St. Wolfgang from a great viewpoint before heading on to Mondsee with the Sound of Music wedding church.
5 minutesBasilika St. Michael
After visiting the last Sound of Music location, the St. Michael's Church of Mondsee, which was used as the wedding church, you will head back to Salzburg.
20 minutesIncluded
- Professional local private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not Included
- Bus and elevator to the Eagle's Nest, EUR 30,80 per person.
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.