Hallstatt & Sound of Music Movie locations

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About this activity

This 8 hour private tour combines the Sound of Music locations in the beautiful City of Salzburg with the picturesque World Heritage town of Hallstatt, as well as the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District. Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings by following the tracks of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visiting the pearl of the Lake District, the World Heritage town of Hallstatt.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Salzburg Private Tours

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional Driver/guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Salzburg Private Tours

Passing by

Pick up from your hotel
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

20 min

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.
Salzburg Marionette Theater

Passing 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"
Stift Nonnberg

Passing 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.
Leopoldskroner Weiher

15 min

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.
Stop 6

15 min

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.
Schloss Hellbrunn

15 min

Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains, is since 1991 the location of the original Gazebo. Some of the most unforgettable and romantic scenes of the Sound of Music, like "16 going on 17" with Liesl and Rolf and "Something Good" where performed in this timeless Gazebo.
Stop 8

10 min

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

2 min

Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.
Stop 10

10 min

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.
Stop 11

2 hours

In Hallstatt, your private guide will point out all the hidden gems of the town, which include a beautiful photo spot of Hallstatt, Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall "Waldbachstrub", the Sky View Platform, Hallstatt's local residence area and more.

You will have 2 hours to explore Hallstatt with all its sights, as well as have lunch at one of the beautiful lake side restaurants in Hallstatt (lunch not included in price).
Hallstatt Ossuary

10 min Admission not included

Visit the world-famous charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel (optional)
Basilika St. Michael

10 min

Visit "The Sound of Music" wedding basilica.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tourist Hotel Boehm
Wyndham Grand Bad Reichenhall Axelmannstein
The Passenger, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Hotel Garni Stabauer
Ferienwohnungen Kaiser Karl
Boutique-Hotel am Essigmanngut
Landhotel Hochlackenhof
Alpengasthof Gotschenalm
Urlaub und Wellness im Hotel Hochkalter
Hotel Hindenburglinde
Nutzkaser

and 323 more pickup points

Any Hotel, Private residence or AirBnB in the city of Salzburg.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under the age of 12 or shorter then 150cm must be seated in a car seat. Please inform us.