AUSTRIA
The Hills are Alive and Hallstatt
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At a glance
- Location
- Austria
- Languages
- de, en
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg, Austria
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
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
What's included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
- Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your comfortable touring vehicle
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Start your sightseeing day with the castle Leopoldskron. Admire the view of the lake, castle, 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.
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Your next stop will be Hellbrunn Palace. The prince archbishops of Salzburg used it as a place for celebration, pleasure, and rehabilitation.And you can see the Sound of Music Gazebo (16 going 17) in the park of the Palace Hellbrunn.
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After a short drive from Salzburg, you’ll reach the castle of Fuschl. Capture a picture of the castle with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
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The next Sound of Music location is waiting for you the St. Michael's Church in Mondsee, which they used as the wedding church.
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Your journey continues to Hallstatt via Bad Ischl and Bad Goisern. Having reached Hallstatt and the highlight of this full-day tour, your private guide will point out the must-sees of Hallstatt to you, which include a beautiful photo spot of Hallstatt, Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall “Waldbachstrub”, Hallstatt’s local residence area and more. You will have 2 hour to explore Hallstatt and all these sites on your own as well as to have lunch in one of the great lakeside restaurants in Hallstatt (at your own expense).
After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best sightseeing regions, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg city hotel.
Meeting & pickup
Door-to-door pickup from any address in Salzburg city. If not listed, provide the address and we’ll pick you up there.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg, Austria operates this experience in Austria. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated September 13, 2026