Top Salzburg Nature and Wildlife Tours

Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Bavarian Alps on a tour from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, take a walk around Königssee (King's Lake), see Castle Hellbrunn, and spot the historic Eagle’s Nest, once a residence of Adolf Hitler. On the journey back to Salzburg, stop to explore the charming village of Berchtesgaden before returning to your original departure point.

Experience two top-selling tours at a discounted price with this Salzburg Super Saver. Begin your day traveling through the Bavarian Mountains and touring the 450-year-old salt mines. Then visit some of the memorable locations where ‘The Sound of Music’ was filmed, while soaking up the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut. Your guide also provides a historical backdrop on the architectural landmarks of Salzburg.

Visit the Werfen Ice Cave, the world’s largest ice cave, and Golling waterfall, on this private 6-hour tour from Salzburg. Ride a cable car and walk on Hochkogel Mountain to reach the vast cave system. Then, descend to see the frozen waterfalls and giant ice sculptures. Finish your trip with a visit to the Golling waterfall, one of Austria’s most scenic. Price is per vehicle, with private transport and Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off included.

See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Check out the opening scene location from the Sound of Music as you travel high through the hills, then gaze out at the alps from the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat. On your way back to Salzburg, you’ll call in at the underground bunkers and Berghof grounds, too.

Discover the magic of the alpine region of Salzkammergut on this half day coach tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg. A guide fills you in on the region’s history on the 1.5 hour scenic ride to Hallstatt, passing through picturesque towns such as Fuschl, St. Gilgen and Strobl. In Hallstatt you have 2.5 hours free time to take a walk along Lake Hallstatt, visit the museums and the famous "Bone House", which houses over 600 skulls and bones of Hallstatt citizens. You can also opt to take a funicular to the World Heritage View Platform "Skywalk" and enjoy breathtaking views of Hallstatt, the surrounding mountains and the Lake.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

Make romantic memories in beautiful Salzburg during this dinner experience at Salzburg Fortress with Mozart concert. Take your seat with your significant other inside the 900-year-old Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg). Savor a delicious dinner of traditional Austrian dishes in the fortress’ spectacular surroundings. Afterward, enjoy a recital of some of Mozart’s most famous pieces courtesy of The Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. Upgrade to a VIP experience and enjoy a special dinner menu.

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for a live performance, there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the tradition of Mozart and his contemporaries. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

Get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket to fit your schedule and listen to onboard commentary in 13 languages. You also get to select from two lines—yellow or blue—or combine them to see key sights like the salt mines, the Eagle's Nest, and Hellbrunn Palace.

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and cruise in comfort on the gentle Salzach River enjoying panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks and admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains, while listening to informative live commentary.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with some lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

Fans of “The Sound of Music”—this is the tour for you! Save time doing research on where the cult movie was filmed, and get taken on a private adventure to a shortlist of must-see sights. The trip visits the “Do-Re-Mi” meadow—where Maria and the kids were filmed having their picnic, as well as the wedding chapel at Mondsee.

Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take your sightseeing to the next level by admiring the beauty of Zell am See from above during this tandem paragliding experience. No need to worry about being stuck on a large group tour—this is a private flight, which gives you a more personalized experience and direct access to the pilot for questions. The flight takes off from the Schmittenhohe mountain, and showcases spectacular views of Lake Zell below.

Travel to the Eagle’s Nest in the most stress-free way possible—by going on a private tour. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport as you’ll travel in a private vehicle from Salzburg. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by having a guarantee to skip the lines. You’ll tour the Eagle’s Nest with a private guide to enhance your experience with fascinating commentary. 

Explore Salzkammergut on a customizable private tour, and discover the treasures of the Austrian Lake District.  After leaving Salzburg with your private guide, journey through the lake-studded landscapes of the alps and learn about the region’s history. Pass legendary lakes like Mondsee and Wolfgangsee; admire a Gothic altar in a St Wolfgang church; and check out the birthplace of Mozart’s mother on a trip to St Gilgen by boat (boat ride is optional).

Save time and combine two tours in a day—a visit to The Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps, and a trip to the scenic town of Hallstatt. Take the stress out of booking taxis, and enjoy a stress-free excursion with hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers between sites, and a guarantee to skip the long lines at the Eagle’s Nest.

Your private guide will pick you up from your Salzburg hotel in a panorama glass roof van and whisk you away to Wrfen. Beat the city's summer heat and take a cable car to the world’s largest ice caves. The winter tour is equally interesting with a trip to the salt mines in Hallein, instead. With your guide’s help, you may even get the locals discount on entrance fees.

This private tour from Salzburg to the picturesque towns of Mondsee and St. Gilgen takes you through a fairytale landscape with spectacular views. Visit the famous St. Michael's Basilica, featured in the musical The Sound of Music, or take a stroll along the shores of Lake Mondsee. In St. Gilgen you can visit the birthplace of the mother of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, where the Mozart Museum is located. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. You choose your own pick-up date and time for a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our driver is friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything. The driver will be happy to stop at any location for you to take perfect photos. We do this job with love every day and are able to provide you with a comfortable transfer to/from anywhere in Europe.

This tour is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Salzburg. Skip the long visitor lines, explore the Eagle’s Nest with your guide, and then see incredible landscapes associated with the Original Sound of Music film. The tour will give you access to panoramic views that would be hard to reach by public transport, and traveling with a guide means you won’t have to navigate or worry about getting lost.

With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip transportation from your Salzburg hotel included.

It will be a small group minivan tour with free hotel pick up and each participant in tour will be taken care personally.