Nuns and Nazis Walking Tour in Salzburg

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We start the Nuns & Nazis Tour near the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

In Salzburg there are more than 400 so-called "Stolpersteine" as a memorial to the victims of the Nazi regime. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Nuns & Nazis Tour is about the Second World War in Salzburg. Salzburg is unique because we are famous for a feel-good movie set in one of the darkest times in Europe. On this tour, we will not go into general history, because that is what the Free Walking Tour is for, but we will dive deep into World War II, as well as the history of the Trapp family and the story of the movie that was made about them. Traces of the Nazi era can still be found in Salzburg today, and in fact, your guide Leo’s family history is influenced by World War II. That is why he offers this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Free Walking Tour Salzburg

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

15 min

After the introduction, we will cross the Mirabell Gardens, already considered one of the most famous filming locations of the movie Sound of Music.
Stop 2

10 min

Makartplatz was renamed several times before, during, and after the second world war. The square is characterized by a variety of buildings that were affected by the history of the war.
Linzergasse

10 min

Linzergasse was a neighborhood where the common people lived. Here Leo for the first time introduces you to the "Stolpersteine", which were laid for the victims of the Nazi regime.
Steingasse

10 min

In Steingasse Leo tells an urban legend about a special trace of the Second World War in Salzburg. You have to decide for yourself whether you believe his story or not.
Staatsbrucke

10 min

Staatsbrücke is the main bridge in the old town. Hundreds of prisoners of war and forced laborers worked against their will on the construction of this bridge during the second world war.
Alter Markt

10 min

At the Old Markt square, Leo tells more stories about common people, about a Jewish family, and how they escaped or didn't escape Salzburg before the Nazis took over.
Grosses Festspielhaus

15 min

The Salzburg Festspielhaus was shown at the end of Sound of Music during the concert before the Trapp family fled Salzburg, but did you know that the family actually performed there?
Residenzplatz

20 min

The Residenzplatz is the main square of the old town. Here you can learn all about the Anschluss, the Nazi takeover of Austria, more about the Trapp family and the history of film, but also about the only book burning that took place in Salzburg during World War II.
Stift Nonnberg

20 min

From Residenzplatz, the main square of the old town, the path leads to a lesser-known, but no less important sight. Nonnberg Abbey was not only the abbey of the sound of music but is also the oldest women's monastery in the world. Here, with a great view of the alps, you will get your last dose of Sound of Music facts and stories.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the Nuns and Nazis walking tour of Salzburg is a huge tree in Kurgarten near Mirabell gardens. The tree is surrounded by benches. Therefore, it’s a comfortable place to wait for Leo.

End point

The tour ends at Nonnberg Abbey. The church of Nonnberg Abbey is not only a must-see sight in Salzburg, but the location also offers a fantastic view of the alps and is an excellent place to continue your walk along the footpath to the fortress Hohensalzburg.