Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive

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8 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings on the traces of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visit the historical Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Your private guide will take you on this 8 hour private excursion showing you the City of Salzburg, the Eagle’s Nest, the Austrian Lake District and all the “Sound of Music locations that really interest you. This luxury, personalized tour is designed to give you the flexibility to pick and choose the venues, including where to go for lunch (own expense)

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entrance fees

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.

What To Expect

Salzburg Private Tours (Pass By)

We will pick you up from your hotel or any of the location in the city of Salzburg

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

On this stop we will explore the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, where the grand finale of Do, Re, Mi was filmed and we will also show you the Pegasus Fountain, Dwarf Garden, Hedge Tunnel and the steps where Maria and the kids finished Do, Re, Mi.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salzburg Marionette Theater (Pass By)

If you love the Sound of Music you will know this fantastic puppet theater ( operating since 1913 ). The Salzburg puppet theater is the oldest continuous theater of its kind in the world. The Lonely Goatherd and the puppet scene in the Sound of Music where inspired by this theatre.Sound of Music Film Connection:This is what inspired one of the most memorable scenes "The Lonely Goatherd"

PFERDESCHWEMME - HORSE WELL (Pass By)

This iconic monument fountain, built in the 17th century, was used as a horse wash in former days. It was also featured in the Sound of Music.

Felsenreitschule (Pass By)

Built in the 17th century as a riding school for the prince archbishops of Salzburg and transformed into a theater in 1925. This is the location where the Von Trapps performed Edelweiss and won the Salzburg festivals during the Sound of Music escape scene.

Mozartsteg (Pass By)

Built in 1903 the Mozart Bridge is the oldest Bridge over the river Salzach in the city of Salzburg. In the Sound of Music Marie and the children cross the bridge while pointing during the instrumental end of "My Favorite Things" before they skip along the grassy riverbank.

Stift Nonnberg (Pass By)

The oldest Abbey north of the Alps (714AD) was featured several times in the Sound of Music. Only the exterior of the abbey was used in the movie. Innside shots where done in a studio.

Salzburger Altstadt (Pass By)

We leave the city of Salzburg driving south to the German boarder, your private guide will explain you the history of the city of Salzburg and how, for many years, it was a independent principality ruled by the catholic church and the importance of salt and how it influenced the growth of the city. Other points of interest will be explained on route to the next location.

Leopoldskroner Weiher

Here we stop for a view over the Lake to the Palace Leopoldskron. This beautiful rococo building was used as the back of the family house in the Sound of Music. The boat scene was filmed here and it used to be the home of the original Gazebo.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Frohnburg

Stop and short walk to the 17th century Palace Frohnburg. This are the gates where Maria arrived hopping, swinging here guitar and singing "I Have Confidence" in the Sound of Music.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Hellbrunn

Walking true the location of filming

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marktschellenberg

Enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting) at the location where Maria was spinning in the field during the opening scene of the Sound of Music while singing "The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music".

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eagle's Nest Bus Departure Point

On our way to Obersalzberg bus terminal we will have a couple of great picture stops. Your private guide will show you where everything was located between 1933 and 1945. Places such as the Berghof grounds, entrance to the bunkers, SS barracks and much more. After giving you a mental picture and spacial orientation of the mountain, a scale model at the bus terminal will help you understand where everything was located.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Eagle's Nest

Visit the Eagle Nest with your private guide. From the Eagle’s Nest bus terminal. You will board a specially equipped mountain bus for a breath-taking ride up the 4 mile road, with its 27% incline to a rocky plateau. From there we will walk through a 406ft (124 meter) long tunnel, leading us directly to the original WWII brass elevator that will transport you up through the heart of the Kehlstein mountain for another 406ft, straight into the Eagle’s Nest itself. After a tour through the Eagle’s Nest, you will have some free time to enjoy the view or have refreshments.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024)

Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Bull Headquarters

Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilika St. Michael

Visit "The Sound of Music" wedding basilica.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mozartblick

Enjoy beautiful views above the Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen. This is the area that was shown during the opening scene of the Sound of Music. You also have a view to the Schafberg where Maria and the children took the train up to the picnic meadow.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Specialized infant seats are available

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Children under the age of 12 or shorter then 150cm need a child seat. Please inform us

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Eagle’s Nest & The Hills are Alive?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025