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Activity Salzburg, Austria
Do-Re-Mi Alpine Tour: Salzburg, Alps & Berchtesgaden
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About this activity
Experience a spectacular alpine journey from Salzburg combining the best Sound of Music filming locations, dramatic mountain landscapes, Bavarian charm, and powerful history - all while traveling in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
This tour takes you to Werfen, home to the iconic Do-Re-Mi picnic meadow, widely considered the most authentic and scenic Sound of Music location. Continue through the Bavarian Alps to the historic Obersalzberg, where you visit the Documentation Center and original underground WWII-era bunkers, with panoramic views toward the famous Eagle’s Nest.
A perfectly balanced day of film history, alpine scenery, and local culture.
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 (4–11 years) · Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Entrance fees: Documentation Center Obersalzberg
- Included: Rossffeld summit road toll
- Included: Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
- Included: Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
- Included: Pick up and drop off from your hotel
Not included
- Not included: Food and drinks (lunch stop during the tour)
Itinerary
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Salzburg
Passing by
Your private tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your Salzburg hotel at the designated start time. Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle as you head south toward the alpine countryside, with live commentary from your guide.
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30 min
After your hotel pick-up, enjoy a short drive to Schloss Leopoldskron, famously used as the exterior of the von Trapp family home in The Sound of Music. Admire the elegant palace and lakeside setting and take photos at one of the film’s most iconic locations.
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30 min
A short drive brings you to Schloss Hellbrunn, where you’ll visit the original Sound of Music gazebo, the romantic setting of the “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” scene. Enjoy time to walk around the grounds and capture photos of this beloved filming location.
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Salzach River
2 hours
Next, embark on a scenic drive through the Salzach River Valley, surrounded by dramatic alpine landscapes. Along the way, stop briefly for photos of the impressive Hohenwerfen Castle, perched high above the valley. Continue to the nearby countryside of Werfen, home to one of the most famous Sound of Music locations.
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Werfen
30 min
Werfen – Do-Re-Mi Picnic Meadow
Arrive at the breathtaking Do-Re-Mi picnic meadow near Werfen, where Maria and the children sang and danced in The Sound of Music. This wide-open alpine meadow, framed by towering mountains, is widely regarded as the most authentic and scenic Sound of Music filming location. Enjoy time to walk the meadow, take photos, and soak in the peaceful surroundings.
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2 hours
Lunch Stop in Berchtesgaden (Own Expense)
After a scenic drive into the Bavarian Alps, arrive in the charming town of Berchtesgaden. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at your own pace, explore the town, or simply relax and enjoy the alpine atmosphere.
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Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg
one hour Admission included
Obersalzberg Documentation Center & Bunkers
Continue to the historic Obersalzberg, once a mountain retreat area of great historical significance. Visit the Documentation Center and descend into the original underground bunkers, gaining insight into the site’s role in 20th-century history. From the Obersalzberg area, enjoy panoramic views toward the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) and the surrounding Bavarian Alps, weather permitting.
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Rossfeld Panoramastrasse
one hour
Rossfeld Panorama Road (Hiking Scene)
A short drive brings you onto the spectacular Rossfeld Panorama Road, featured in the Sound of Music hiking scenes. Enjoy sweeping views across the Bavarian and Austrian Alps and stop for photos at one of the most scenic mountain roads in the region.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Hampton by Hilton Salzburg Messe
- Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg
- Atel Hotel Lasserhof
- Hotel Garni Pension Freisaal
- AllYouNeed Hotel Salzburg
- Ganslhof
- Der Jaegerwirt
- Hotel Drei Kreuz
- Goldenes Theater Hotel
- Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel
- Altstadthotel Kasererbraeu
and 101 more pickup points
Door-to-door pickup from any address in Salzburg city. If not listed, provide the address and we’ll pick you up there.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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