Top Experiences in St. Gilgen (Sankt Gilgen)

Trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps on this 4-hour original 'Sound of Music' tour from Salzburg. Traveling by minivan, witness some of the musical’s filming locations, including the Mirabell Gardens, the lakefront Schloss Leopoldskron that served as the Von Trapp home, and more. Plus, visit the Salzkammergut region to see the incredible lake-and-mountain scenery of the opening titles. Upgrade to include a 1-hour apple strudel cooking class and tastings in a quaint Alpine hut after your tour. Receive the personalized attention of a driver-guide on this private tour.

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.

Spend a full day in one of the most picturesque areas of Austria, the Salzkammergut Lake District. Highlights of this tour include many hidden gems such as a waterfall, a gorge in a village, driving off the beaten track, exploring the villages of St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang and Mondsee. This tour is ideal for first time travellers and anyone who wants to see crystal clear lakes and beautiful mountain scenery.

- Highlights of the lake district, including Fuschlsee, the village of St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen
- Enjoy fantastic views
- Fully guided private day tour

This tour combines the best of both worlds. A walking tour through the Old Town of Salzburg with a luxury minivan tour through the surroundings and the beautiful Lake District. Starting with a walk through the Mirabell gardens, you will learn about the history of Salzburg, the power of the Prince Archbishops and the famous locals like Mozart, Doppler and many more. Get to know the architectural, historical and regional facts and visit world famous movie locations ('Sound of Music'). Pass by Mozart's residence and birthplace before we enter the narrow lanes and coast inner yards of the old town. Admire clerical power such as the cathedral, monasteries and churches and learn more about the landmark towering above the city. The fortress Hohensalzburg is protecting Salzburg since almost 1000 years and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburgs world-famous skyline. Enjoy lunch (own expense) before we start our driving tour to the beautiful Lake District with it's emerald green lakes.

Experience the beauty of the Austrian Lake District with the World Heritage Site Hallstatt and the former imperial town of Bad Ischl as the highlights on this private tour of 8 hours. Customize your tour as you desire. Get the maximum out of one day travelling with professional local Austria Guide. Meet your chauffeur/guide at your Salzburg Hotel who will take you on an 8-hour full day tour to the Salzkammergut Lake Region with a visit of Bad Ischl and Hallstatt.

Wander around the Old Town with stunning views of Hallstätter See and the Alps, reminiscent of a scene from a Disney movie. Capture iconic shots of colorful cottages lining the lake and dramatic mountains at designated viewpoints like photo View. Explore the 12th-century chapel of St. Michael housing a charnel house with painted human skulls, a unique experience in Europe. Take a leisurely walk along the lakefront, enjoying picturesque views, elegant swans, and well-preserved half-timber homes. Discover the 7,000-year-old salt mine on Salzburg (Salt Mountain) accessible by cable car or funicular railway, offering insights into ancient mining methods and a Subterranean Salt Lake.
The Bone House in Hallstatt, located in the St. Michael's Chapel, is a unique attraction dating back to the 12th century.

Begin the tour with a pickup from your hotel in Salzburg. Then, relax in a private van and enjoy the picturesque countryside on a drive to St. Gilgen. Spend some time in this beautiful lakeside village, which is a popular tourist destination. After this, drive to St. Wolfgang to explore some more.

Enjoy the scenery in this market town, which is situated on Lake Wolfgangsee. Take some photos of the history and keep an eye out for The Pilgrimage Church, famous for its altarpiece. Next, continue to Bad Ischl, a spa town that is built on the banks of the River Traun.

Appreciate the historic buildings in this town that was made famous when Emperor Franz Joseph I went there on holiday. Following this, drive to the Salzkammergut region and arrive at the town of Hallstatt. Admire the towering mountains which surround the buildings here, and see the salt lake.

Visit the world's oldest salt mine while you are here, and gaze at the well-preserved architecture. Finally, return to your hotel

On this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg you will not only experience the natural beauty of the Lake District including a visit one of the most famous lake villages of the World, the World Heritage Village Hallstatt you will also visit the Eagle's Nest at the Bavarian Alps. Inclusive tickets for bus and elevator to the Eagel's Nest. Unlike regular tours, this private option lets you make stops at places that interest you along the way. Taking that unique private tour you will cover two of the most famous tour region of Salzburg, the 'Salzkammergut' lake district and the Bavarian Alps.

Experience the beauty of Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District on this private daylong tour by luxury minivan. See the emerald-green Fuschlsee, visit the town of St. Gilgen–where Mozart’s mother was born–and add the option of a boat ride on the Wolfgangsee or a train ride up Schafberg mountain (May–October) for an additional cost. With just your group and a driver/guide, you may customize the itinerary to suit your interests. Tour price is based per group, with a maximum of 6 people.

On this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg, you will not only experience the natural beauty of the Lake District including a visit of Schloss Fuschl at the Lake Fuschl and one of the most famous lake villages of the World, the World Heritage Village Hallstatt you will also visit the Salt Mine of Hallein. Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of the Celts on a tour of the Hallein Salt Mine. This is the mine where the Celts began mining salt in 600 BC and where the prince archbishops of Salzburg later got their white gold from.

Experience the glories of the the UNESCO-listed Hallstatt region, on a 6-hour private tour from Salzburg. Tour the Lake District with your private guide. Venture to Palace Fuschl for a short stop at emerald Lake Fuschl. Enjoy the views over Lake Wolfgang from a great view point in St. Gilgen, and call at the spa town of Bad Ischl. Then enjoy 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.

After you travel by train from Vienna to Salzburg, you will meet your guide directly at the train station to experience the unique story of the Sound of Music in Salzburg during a 4-hour private custom tour. The train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg are not included, so you'll need to arrange these at your own expense. No transportation between Vienna and Salzburg is included.

Meet your private local guide at the lobby of your Salzburg hotel and hop on board of your luxury private vehicle. Experience the beauty of the ‘Salzkammergut’ Lake Region in taking this scenic route from Salzburg to Hallstatt and Saint Wolfgang.

Next to lesser known but equally impressive areas your will visit the world-famous lake side villages Hallstatt and Saint Wolfgang. Experience 7000 years of history in Hallstatt, hardly any other Austrian village can look back on such an impressive past.

A private tour, with luxury minivan, is the best way to enjoy all the sights and scenery the route has to offer. Compared with coach tours, we can make more stops (of your choice) and travel to places where buses have no access. On our private tour, we can stop anywhere you like. You will not miss any Kodak-moments and we can advise you on great places to have lunch, coffee or a good Austrian draught beer.

Experience the lake-side village Hallstatt and the Austrian lake country in style on a 6-hour private tour from Salzburg. Nowhere else are the most beautiful features of Austria situated as closely together as they are in the Lake District known by locals as the “Salzkammergut". The combination of mountains, lakes, and one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the world, makes this region in Austria absolutely unique.

Admire the beauty of the Austrian countryside on this private 8-hour Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt tour from Salzburg. Leave bustling Salzburg behind and travel into rural Austria with your private guide. You will see one of Austria’s most famous and beautiful touring regions on this relaxing day trip from Salzburg including lots of history, lakes, mountains and as highlight one of the most beautiful lake side villages of the World, beautiful Hallstatt. Our Private Full Day Hallstatt Tour will get you to those "must-see" spots, and bring you to some local gems that only locals know about.

With this 9-hour full day tour you will cover the most famous sightseeing destinations for a day trip from Salzburg. You private tour will start with a drive through the picturesque 'Salzkammergut' region to Hallstatt, known as one of the most beautiful lake side villages of the world. After visiting the historical old town center of Hallstatt, your afternoon will be filled with WW II history locations. Highlight in the afternoon is the visit of Eagle's Nest (only from May to October: during the winter months, the tour might visit Rossfeld summit instead, to get a stunning view of the Bavarian Mountains and the Eagle's Nest). Next to the Eagle's Nest built by the Nazis of the German Reich, the Bavarian Alps are offering outstanding mountain sceneries.

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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.

Soak in the tranquil beauty of the lovely Austrian Lake District (Salzkammergut) on this private tour from Salzburg. See famous lakes including Wolfgangsee and Mondsee as you travel through a verdant mountain landscape. In the historic village of St Wolfgang, visit the setting for the musical comedy 'White Horse Inn' and admire the church's winged Gothic altar. Take a boat ride across Wolfgangsee to St Gilgen, where Mozart's mother was born (boat ride is optional). While you explore the serene Salzburg countryside, learn about the sights and history of the area from your informative guide on this intimate private tour that can be tailored to your interests.

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Led by a private guide, pass iconic film locations aboard your coach, including Nonnberg Abbey, Schloss Hellbrunn, and the Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children famously sang 'Do-Re-Mi.' Then, visit the wedding church at Mondsee and soak up the incredible landscape of the Salzkammergut region. To keep the fun going, upgrade your ticket to include an apple strudel cooking class.

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On this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg you will not only experience the natural beauty of the Lake District including the 5-fingers viewing platform or the ice caves, you will also visit Hallstatt one of the most beautiful lake side villages of the world.

Explore Halstatt and the Austrian lakes district on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Additionally, choose to visit the 5 Fingers Viewing Platform nestled in the Alps or the world's oldest salt mine. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation included. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.