Day Trips, Salzburg: 

Summer Season: April - October 2022

Mozart City Tour: 

This tour is the best way to see all the important sights of both the New and the Old sections of the city within 1.5 hours. 

The tour begins by the Palace of Mirabell built in the year 1606 for the Archbishop Wolf Dietrich and is today home to the office of the local Mayor and city offices. 

Then pass the Mozarteum (University of Music) one of the world's most prestigious music academies. 

Passing the Marionette theatre, you will arrive in Markart Square with the Landestheatre (The Regional theatre), the Trinity Church a baroque masterpiece from Fischer von Erlach plus Mozarts Wohnhaus (The Mozart's Residence), where the composer lived for many years. Crossing over the Salzach (Salt) river which was once the major route you will have a wonderful view of this magical city. 

Following the river along part of the old fortifications you will pass the Law Courts on the way to the Hellbrunn Palace where you will have a short photo stop. Hellbrunn Palace was built at the start of the 17th century to the design of the great architect Santino Solari and used as a hunting lodge and weekend residence by Salzburg's Archbishops.   

 On the way back to the city centre you will pass the Palace of Frohnburg and the Nonnberg Abbey, situated beneath the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress, before entering the heart of the city through the Siegmunds Gate. Once in the old city you will pass by the Festival Halls, Old University, Horse Pond, Getreidegasse and the Blasius Church.  

The tour finishes in Mozart Square where you will see the famous Mozart statue, Cathedral, Old Residence of the Archbishops and the Fortress Hohensalzburg

Salzkammergut - Lakes and Mountains

A journey to the impressive Lakes and Mountains region of the 'Salzkammergut' with its stunning landscapes - incl. boat cruise (May to October only) over the beautiful Wolfgang Lake. 

Traveling via Wolf and Fuschi, first stop in St. Gilgen before traveling a little further on to St. Wolfgang Lake.  

There you will find many delights including the local church with its famous winged altar from the 15th century by Michael Pacher and the hotel White Horse Inn - the setting for the famous operetta 'Im Weissen Rössl'. On the return journey to Salzburg - you will pass the picturesque Krottensee and the Castle of Huttenstein then via the Scharfling pass along the shores of the Mondsee (Moon Lake), passing the town of the same name once famous for its Monastery

The Most Unique Sound of Music Tour 

Let us show you that the 'hills are still very much alive' with our most unique Sound of Music Tour. Relive with us the true story of the von Trapp family which was filmed as the 'Sound of Music' in and around Salzburg. 

The tour that has been Salzburg's most popular for over 35 years, is a combination of both this historical city and the breathtaking Salzkammergut -Lakes and Mountains area - also a famous musical and cultural centre. 

The Mirabell Gardens: shown in many scenes where Maria and the children were seen dancing around the statue Pegasus, the winged horse and throughout the garden singing 'Do-Re-Mi'.

The Gazebo/Hellbrunn Palace: where Rolf and Liesl sang 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' and Maria and the Baron sang 'Something Good'. It is now situated within the gardens of the hunting palace built in the first half of 17th century. 

Palace of Leopoldskron: this historical 18th century palace and its grounds provided many locations for the movie including the lake where the boating scene took place, the terrace was also where the family drank 'Pink Lemonade' with the baroness Schroder plus many other scenes. 

Nonnberg Abbey: this historical Abbey founded in year 714 was used both in the movie and the true story. In the movie the Abbey was seen many times including when the children came to the gate to ask Maria to return to their home and from where the family tried to escape at the end of the movie. Maria and the Baron were married here in 1927.

St. Gilgen/Lake Wolfgang: this picturesque area was featured in the opening sequence of the movie. The village of St Gilgen (Mozart's mother was born here) on the northwest side of the Lake Wolfgang is situated directly across from the famous Schafberg mountain - also seen in the movie!

Church of Mondsee: The Sound of Music Wedding Church. This historical church of Mondsee was the location of the movie wedding between Maria and the Baron. Inside this wonderful church Maria walked down the aisle to meet the Baron at the altar 

Salt Mines 

Adventure tour into the Salt Mines - let yourself into the search for the valuable 'White Gold'. Starting in the city of Salzburg we pass by the area of Hellbrunn, taking us directly to the Salt mines. 

Before entering the mine you will dress like a miner (protective clothing provided) and then travel by miner's train into the heart of the mountain.

Once inside this remarkable underground world the knowledgeable local miner/guide will amaze you with tales of the history of the salt, how it was mined, transported and used.

Going down further into the caverns you can use the miners' slides, great fun for all ages. 

Then be amazed within the mountain as you travel by raft across a Salt Lake.

Once you have been enchanted within these underground labyrinths you will return to the outside world by miners' train. Travel back to Salzburg passing by the Untersberg Mountain

  Berchtesgaden - Bavarian Alps

A fascinating opportunity to visit the picturesque area of Berchtesgaden in the neighboring German province of Bavaria. Leaving Salzburg passing by Hellbrunn we cross the German border. Driving past the Salt mines our first stop will be at the King's Lake - Königssee, known as 'The prettiest lake in Germany' and part of the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Enjoy this short break to marvel at the scenery, the Bavarian mountains towering above you and proving a magnificent backdrop to the lake. 

We then drive to the town of Berchtesgaden, nestled in the foothills of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy your free time strolling around the entre, historical buildings, churches and perhaps a local specialty or two!

Returning back to the centre of Salzburg in late afternoon

Eagles Nest 

This tour available between May 15 through October 26 (4 1/2 hours) 

The tour takes you over the German border into Bavaria passing by the Salt mines. Our first stop is up in the area of 'Obersalzberg' which was once used as a base of the Third Reich, the area where Hitler, Goring and Bormann once had property. From 'Obersalzberg' we change to a special bus for the amazing journey up the 6.5 km (4 miles) long road to the Eagle's Nest (Kehlstein House). 

The journey is an amazing adventure and once you arrive in the upper car park a 124 m (406 ft) long tunnel leads you into the mountain. 

Once inside the mountain the lift takes you within less than a minute directly up into the Eagle's Nest building.

There will be some free time to explore the old conference room, dining area and small tea room and terraces with your guide explaining all the history relating to this interesting area. 

After returning bac to the valley there will be a short stop in the picturesque town of Berchtesgaden before returning to Salzburg