Things to Do in Salzburg

Book your concert ticket and experience the sounds of the unique organ landscape of Salzburg Cathedral at lunchtime as it was centuries ago!

Tour Salzburg and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside as you visit locations used in "The Sound of Music." Hear songs from the soundtrack and discover historical landmarks as you go.

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.

See the city of Mozart at your own pace with museum entry and free transport

The Salzburg Card offers discounts for over 30 tourist attractions and shows as well as unlimited public transport. The perfect way to dive into Salzburg!

• Discover Salzburg hassle-free with the Salzburg Card that lets you skip lines, enjoy free admission to attractions, and get discounts on cultural events.
• Save 59% with this card compared to booking individual tickets to landmarks like Salzach Cruise, Mozart’s Birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains, DomQuartier, House of Nature (Haus der Natur), and Salzburg Zoo.
• Enjoy discounted tickets to concerts by the renowned Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra and discover the heart of the Old Town with free public transport and
• Explore Salzburg at your pace with 24, 48, or 72-hour passes, and get discounts on walking tours, cruises, and fast-track entry to select attractions.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at the historic Hohensalzburg fortress. Listen to great music at the Best of Mozart concert afterward.

Enjoy a unique evening in the stunning Baroque Marble Hall at Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Listen to chamber music by great composers, performed by renowned ensembles and soloists.

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 a classical concert in the magnificent Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

Discover the best sights around the beautiful old town of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, on this sightseeing bus tour. You can hop on and off at any time.

• Follow in the footsteps of the Trapp family and picture Julie Andrews singing among the hills, and find out about Salzburg's architectural landmarks.
• Enjoy an English-guided tour that showcases Salzburg, its picturesque countryside, and the iconic filming locations from *The Sound of Music*.
• Relive the movie magic with live commentary and songs from the beloved soundtrack as you travel.
• See the Mirabell Gardens, the Pegasus Fountain, Nonnberg Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace, the church in Mondsee, and more.
• Explore Leopoldskron Palace and Mondsee Cathedral, two standout stops from the film.

Book now and discover the charming and picturesque Mirabell Square guided by your own in-app audio tour.

Discover Hallstatt on this day trip from Salzburg. Take a lakeside walk, enjoy scenic views of the region including the Mullbach Waterfall, visit the Bone House, and do the skywalk if you wish.

Our fun Kickbike Tour is a great option for everyone who would like to try something new and discover the city in an active, unique and healthy way. Riding a kickbike is even easier than riding a bike and brings a lot of fun. You will see not only the most important but also hidden, picturesque spots and you will enjoy the nature out of the city center.

Walk through Baroque history and see Salzburg's old town from the terrace

Join us to discover the past and the charm of Mozart's city on this guided tour through Salzburg, a World Heritage Site. You'll love it!

• Combines the iconic Original Sound of Music tour in Salzburg with free time to explore the charming village of Hallstatt.
• Visit legendary Sound of Music filming locations and discover behind-the-scenes stories from the beloved film such as Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, the Salzburg Lake District, Hellbrunn Palace among others.
• Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage site, invites you to wander its lakeside beauty and historic streets at your own pace.
• Admire sweeping views of the Austrian Alps as you travel between Salzburg and Hallstatt–camera highly recommended.

Experience a great half-day trip to the famous and historic Eagles nest and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

Experience hands-on cooking of Austria and Salzburg's most popular sweet dishes. During this cooking lesson, you will be given the opportunity to cook on your own while being carefully guided by an experienced chef.

Having a professional local guide and a luxury private vehicle ensures to save time and get the maximum out of a full day private sightseeing tour to the Eagle's Nest, the Obersalzberg region and Berchtesgaden. Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your luxury touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous Bavarian Mountains have to offer.

Enjoy a night of Mozart with a concert and an exquisite candle-lit dinner

Tour the Salzburg locations where the musical The Sound of Music was filmed, immersing yourself once more in the story of the Von Trapp family and their nanny.

• Join a guided group tour from Salzburg, exploring Hallstatt’s old town, historic sites, and lakeside beauty with expert insights.
• Enjoy round-trip bus transfers with no taxi hassle, and guided commentary in both English and German throughout the tour.
• Step inside the Bone House, Catholic Church, and local museum for a closer look at Hallstatt’s fascinating heritage.
• Stroll Hallstatt’s scenic lakeside paths, soaking in mountain views, baroque homes, waterfalls, and timeless village charm.

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Join a picturesque trip from Vienna to Salzburg, the city of The Sound of Music, to discover the film's shooting locations. Combine film settings with fun facts about the real Trapp family.

Combine two of our most popular private tours, The Eagle's Nest and Hallstatt into a memorable day and get the most of your time. Start the morning with a tour through the Bavarian Alps and explore Adolf Hitler's World War II lairs, visit the Nazi leader's  mountaintop retreat the Eagle's Nest. Experience the building and its bird's-eye views before we descend to Obersalzberg from where we make our way to Hallstatt. Drive along the emerald-green Fuschlsee and stop at its castle; take a picture from a great view point above the town of St Gilgen where Mozart's mother was born. You will have 2 hours to explore Hallstatt, where you can visit all the hidden gems and of course the must-sees and enjoy 7000 years of history. On our way back to Salzburg we will make a short stop at the Gosausee with the glistening Dachstein glacier as its backdrop.

Walk along the lakeside and visit the historic Bone House

Fascinating history, beautiful mountains, a peaceful lake, and traditional wooden houses: explore the picturesque Austrian town of Halstatt.

• This unique tour of the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden lets you learn about the vital element of salt.
• Experience it with all senses on this guided expedition through the mountains.
• Salt mining in Berchtesgaden goes as far back as the 12th century!
• Gasp at the impressive Salt Cathedral dedicated to Emperor Franz Josef I.
• Take the wooden slide 34 meters down the Stone Salt Grotto.
• Float peacefully across Mirror Lake on a raft and find out how this lake got its name.
• This tour is available to book in English and German.

Book now and explore Salzburg's rich historic heritage guided by your own in-app audio tour.

Enjoy a combined activity and spend the day immersed in Austrian history and culture. Explore the city of Hallstatt at your own pace, then join the original Sound of Music tour around Salzburg.

It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest).

Experience Salzburg's charm at your own pace

Venture into the subway labyrinths of the Berchtesgaden salt mines on this tour from Salzburg. Enjoy family-friendly fun and channel your inner miner!

• Select from 24, 48, or 72-hour bus pass for unlimited rides through Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and home to 'Sound of Music' filming sites.
• Reach 10 key attractions with buses passing every 30 to 45 minutes, so you control the pace and never feel rushed as you explore each stop.
• Score free bus tickets on local lines around town and a McArthur Glen Golden Pass that brings you offers and deals at a Designer Outlet Salzburg.
• Travel with ease using multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and Sound of Music audio guides that give you a full picture of Salzburg.
• Discover Mirabell Palace with fountains and pathways, Hanusch-Platz at the shopping district, and Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz near the performance venues.

Book now and explore the bustling Old Town of Salzburg at your own pace with this in-app audio tour.

Experience a different side of Salzburg with a delicious dinner at Restaurant Mirabell at the Sheraton Grande, followed by a classical chamber music concert held in the Marble Hall at Mirabell Palace.

The impressive mountain scenery when flying from the Bischling, at the foot of the Tennengebirge (a mountain range south of Salzburg), guarantees an unforgettable adventure. At the launch site already, comfortably accessed by a cable car, you can see the Hochkönig, the Dachstein and the Tennengebirge. And the parking site is situated a mere 5 minutes walk from the landing place. The tandem paragliding flight lasts up to 20 minutes and can be carried out in any season. Our flight leads from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. In between you can enjoy the wonderful view. Photos and videos can be purchased on site for an extra 29 euros.

Visit filming locations and sing along to songs

Retrace the steps of the nobility of years past, climbing up to the Hohensalzburg Fort, to enjoy a Mozart concert, and eat in the Panorama Fortress restaurant.

• Combo ticket let's you explore Berchtesgaden's stunning salt mine in the morning and the original filming locations of “The Sound of Music” in the afternoon.
• At the 500-year-old salt mine of Berchtesgaden, you'll pass through the Alpenstrasse, along the Königseeache up the Obersalzberg.
• Visit the salt room and the Salt Cathedral, and enjoy a raft ride across Mirror Lake.
• Get whisked away to the original filming locations of the '60s film, The Sound of Music next!
• With an English-speaking guide, visit iconic filming locations of the Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, the Salzburg Lake District, Hellbrunn Palace, and more.
• Direct all your burning questions about the musical to your expert tour guide.

Book a multimedia guide through an app and explore Salzburg's top sights and discover the city of Mozart

Get tickets to a classical concert in the heart of Salzburg at Mirabell Palace Church. Listen to the music of Mozart and Bach, performed on the piano and cello.

This 8-hour Tour combines the original locations from the world-famous musical "The Sound of Music" with the World Heritage Village Hallstatt. On this comprehensive 8-hour tour, see many of the original locations featured in the "Sound of Music" movie in the city and Salzkammergut lake area and experience the World Heritage Site Hallstatt, one of the most beautiful lakeside villages of the World. - Explore UNESCO–listed Hallstatt - Visit the original Sound of Music locations - Hassle-free round-trip from your Salzburg hotel

Ride a train into a salt mine and visit filming locations from a famous movie

Experience an enchanting Mozart concert in Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Enjoy classical compositions in the historic Baroque Marble Hall—a magical evening!

• Ride in comfort on a modern boat with up to 1200 HP.
• Admire magnificent panoramic views of the “Salt Fortress”.
• Marvel at the backdrop of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge peaks.
• Take in the best side of the city from the vantage point of the Salzach River.

Visit the Salzburg Cathedral: Book directly to your ticket also an audio guide for exciting information about the cathedral!

Get closer to Mozart than almost anywhere else in Salzburg! Experience an extraordinary concert event and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of this space-sound experience in the state rooms of the Residenz.