Austrian Alps Private Car Tour from Salzburg

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

On this private tour you travel from Salzburg into the region where the Sound of Music was filmed. Your guide explains the stories behind each filming location as you drive through mountain scenery. At Leopoldskroner Weiher you view the exterior of the palace used as the Von Trapp home. At Schloss Hellbrunn you see the well-known gazebo from the movie. Later you explore Hallstatt where the lakeside setting shows traditional Austrian architecture. St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee offer calm views of the Salzkammergut region. The tour ends back in Salzburg after a full day of visits.

Please note that the order or inclusion of stops may vary depending on weather, seasonal conditions, or local events.

What's Included

Professional Local Tour Guide
Transportation
Food and drinks - Pay as you go
Tips
Entrance fees - For any places you would like to go in the city of Hallstatt in your free time

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your hotel in Salzburg. Your guide will greet you in the lobby and ensure a smooth start to your Sound of Music inspired journey through Austria’s lake district.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salzburg

    You begin your tour in Salzburg where your guide introduces the filming locations and the plan for the day.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Leopoldskroner Weiher

    You stop to view the lake and the exterior of the palace featured as the Von Trapp family home in the movie.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Schloss Hellbrunn

    You walk to the famous film gazebo used in several Sound of Music scenes and learn how the location became part of the film.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hallstatt

    You explore the historic village at your own pace. Your guide explains the region’s salt-mining traditions and its influence on Hallstatt’s development.

    2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You visit this lakeside town known for its mountain views and traditional houses. Your guide explains its cultural importance in the Salzkammergut area.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lake Wolfgang

    You stop by Wolfgangsee to enjoy views of the water and surrounding peaks while learning about local life in the region.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Basilika St. Michael

    You visit the church used in the wedding scene of the Sound of Music and see its baroque details from outside.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Salzburg

    You return to Salzburg while your guide answers questions and provides final insights about the Salzkammergut region.

    1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Opatrip.com Austria

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Movie Tours
TV Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

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