Private Tour: Hallstatt and Where Eagles Dare Castle of Werfen

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Where Eagles Dare Castle Werfen — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour: Hallstatt and Where Eagles Dare Castle of Werfen, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

It can be overwhelming to research and plan an itinerary to see multiple dispersed attractions in one day. This day trip from Salzburg takes the stress out of planning by having everything organized for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the lake district, and see the stunning Austrian lakes and villages. Explore Hallstatt, and the Castle of Werfen in one day.

-Save time and see multiple sites in one day such as the Castle of Werfen

-Stress-free day with Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off included

-Drive past multiple beautiful Alps viewpoints en route

-See a movie location—the Where Eagles Dare castle

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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 Hohenwerfen Castle
Not included: Food and drinks (lunch stop during the tour)

Itinerary

Salzburger Altstadt

Passing by

Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your comfortable touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous ‘Salzkammergut’ lake region has to offer.
Stop 2

15 min

After a short drive from Salzburg you’ll reach the castle of Fuschl. Capture a picture of the castle of Fuschl with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
St Gilgen Mozartplatz

10 min

The next highlight is Wolfgang Lake and the villages St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Capture a picture of St. Wolfgang from a great view point before arriving at the next town, in Bad Ischl. The drive will take you through Bad Ischl, which is famous for the “Kaiser” (Emperor) Villa and the Café Zauner, and on to Bad Goisern and Hallstatt.
Hallstatter See

2 hours

Having reached Hallstatt, your private guide will point out the must-sees of Hallstatt to you, which include a beautiful photo spot of Hallstatt, Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall "Waldbachstrub", Hallstatt's local residence area and more. You will have 2 1/2 hours to explore Hallstatt and all these sites on your own as well as to have lunch in one of the great lake side restaurants in Halltsatt (at your own expense).
Fortress Hohenwerfen

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Castle of Werfen is one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps. They used the castle of Werfen for the Eagle’s Nest in the movie Where Eagles Dare with Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton, not the original location in the Bavarian Alps. Enjoy the bird-of-prey show conducted by historic State Falconers, mainly featuring native free-flying raptors and the 11th-century fortress by itself!
Salzburger Altstadt

Passing by

After eight hours exploring the mountain village Hallstatt and the Where Eagle's Dare Castle of Werfen, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg City hotel or any other location in Salzburg.