Activity Salzburg, Austria

The Hills Are Alive

4.9 (69 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Devote a day to ‘The Sound of Music’ on this private, customizable 8-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the ‘Do Re Mi’ scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and ‘The Hills are Alive’ meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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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

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Salzburg Private Tours

Passing by

Pick up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg.
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"
MoenchsbergAufzug

20 min Admission included

Enjoy panoramic views over the city as Maria and the children did bringing the Do, Re, Mi song into Salzburg from the picnic meadow in Werfen. In the Sound of Music that's the moment when they begin to mix the order of the musical notes up for practice.
PFERDESCHWEMME - HORSE WELL

Passing 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

Passing 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.
Petersfriedhof

Passing by

St. Peters Cemetery, is located next to St. Peters Basilica and Monastery. In the Sound of Music the oldest part of Salzburg ( goes back to 696AD ) inspired the escape scene.
Mozartsteg

Passing 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.
Residenzplatz Market

2 min

We will stop at this majestic 17th century baroque fountain, where Maria splashed water just before she boarded the bus to the captains Villa during I have Confidence in the Sound of Music.
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

10 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 12

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.
Rossfeld Panoramastrasse

10 min Admission included

This Panoramic Road is considered one of the most beautiful in the Alps. After a scenic drive to the top (1570 meters) your private guide will walk with you to the place where the family hiked over the Alps to Switzerland. (Weather permitting)
Berchtesgaden

10 min

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".
Schloss Hellbrunn

10 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.
The Sound of Music Trail

10 min

Sound of Music picnic meadow, where Maria and the children started to sing Do, Re, Mi during their picnic. Enjoy beautiful views to the fortress Hohenwerfen and the Alps.
Stop 17

Passing by

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

2 min

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

10 min

Visit "The Sound of Music" wedding basilica.
Stop 20

5 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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Landhotel Hochlackenhof
Alpengasthof Gotschenalm
Hotel Hindenburglinde
Nutzkaser
Kulturhof Stanggass
Alpenhotel Kronprinz
Hotel Wittelsbach
Hotel Grunberger
Alpenhotel Fischer
Watzmann
Hotel Edelweiss Berchtesgaden
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Berchtesgaden

and 295 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.