Private Medieval Castles Tour: Discover Werfen and Mauterndorf

8 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

Mauterndorf - Medieval Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Middle Ages Castle Mauterndorf — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Swap Salzburg’s most popular tourist attractions for something a bit different—a grand castle tour that covers incredible historic sights outside of the city. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, benefit from the convenience of round-trip door-to-door transport. The tour goes to Hohenwerfen Castle, Mauterndorf Castle, and Hellbrunn Palace, with lots of scenic highlights along the way, such as the meadow from the movie—”The Sound of Music”.

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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: German, English
Operated by: MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg, Austria

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
Included: Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Not included

Not included: Entrance to Mauterndorf Castle.
Not included: Entrance fees: Werfen
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Fortress Hohenwerfen

one hour

Meet your professional local guide and driver at your Salzburg hotel and board your luxury Mercedes-Benz van or Audi A6 for a comfortable journey. Travel through the scenic Salzach River valley to the village of Werfen, where you’ll visit Hohenwerfen Castle—an imposing medieval fortress perched high above the valley. Step inside to explore its historic courtyards, towers, and exhibitions, bringing over 900 years of history to life. Movie fans will also recognize the castle from Where Eagles Dare, starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.
Werfen

20 min

Werfen is not only home to its medieval fortress but also a famous filming location from The Sound of Music. Step into movie history as you visit the picturesque picnic meadow, where Maria and the children began singing Do-Re-Mi. Enjoy the stunning alpine scenery that made this location so iconic.
Castle Mauterndorf

one hour Admission not included

The highlight of your afternoon is a visit to the medieval Mauterndorf Castle, a hidden gem in Austria’s Lungau region. Travel back in time as you explore its well-preserved halls and towers, offering insight into medieval life. After an hour of discovery, your journey continues over the scenic Tauern Pass, a breathtaking mountain route leading back toward Salzburg.
Schloss Hellbrunn

5 min

Before returning to your hotel in Salzburg, enjoy a short photo stop at Hellbrunn Palace. Admire its elegant baroque architecture and take in views of the famous gazebo from The Sound of Music.