Private Full-Day Tour from Salzburg: The Hills are Alive and Eagle's Nest
Overview
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. 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.
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. 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.
Inclusions
- Professional local private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria
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.
Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Leopoldskron, Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hellbrunn, Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria
The next stop is Hellbrunn Palace, in the park of the Palace Hellbrunn is today the Sound of Music Gazebo - 16 going 17.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hotel zum Türken, Hintereck 2, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany
From the Obersalzberg you will access the Eagle's Nest with special busses and elevator. You will have 2 hours at the Eagle's Nest. Take a stroll to the very close summit Kehlstein to overlook the picturesque Bavarian and Austrian Alps.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024), 5322 Hof bei Salzburg, Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Gilgen Mozartplatz, Mozartplatz, St Gilgen Austria
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Basilika St. Michael, Wredepl. 3, 5310 Mondsee, Austria
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria
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.
Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Leopoldskron, Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hellbrunn, Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria
The next stop is Hellbrunn Palace, in the park of the Palace Hellbrunn is today the Sound of Music Gazebo - 16 going 17.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hotel zum Türken, Hintereck 2, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany
From the Obersalzberg you will access the Eagle's Nest with special busses and elevator. You will have 2 hours at the Eagle's Nest. Take a stroll to the very close summit Kehlstein to overlook the picturesque Bavarian and Austrian Alps.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024), 5322 Hof bei Salzburg, Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Gilgen Mozartplatz, Mozartplatz, St Gilgen Austria
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Basilika St. Michael, Wredepl. 3, 5310 Mondsee, Austria
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gary_M
October 2022
Loved the tour! Would highly recommend. Pick up was easy and our guide, Lena, was terrific. Great driver, very knowledgeable and highly competent. The tour was a highlight of our trip!
Loved the tour! Would highly recommend. Pick up was easy and our guide, Lena, was terrific. Great driver, very knowledgeable and highly competent. The tour was a highlight of our trip!Luann_A
August 2022
Great tour! Knowledgeable guide that took us to many of the less known spots, as well as the popular spots, where the Sound of Music was filmed. Fun day!
Great tour! Knowledgeable guide that took us to many of the less known spots, as well as the popular spots, where the Sound of Music was filmed. Fun day!Mmurphy63
August 2017
Our guide Manfred was amazing! He was very flexible and took us places that most tourist don't see! We did not go to Eagles nest as originally planned but we got to see it from afar but did not have to take 2-3 hours out of our day to see it He was very personable and very knowledgeable! He...
Our guide Manfred was amazing! He was very flexible and took us places that most tourist don't see! We did not go to Eagles nest as originally planned but we got to see it from afar but did not have to take 2-3 hours out of our day to see it He was very personable and very knowledgeable! He was by far the best guide we have ever had! Highly Reccomend. Thank you Manfred! Your friends from Kansas City !!