Top Salzburg Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Skip the typical sightseeing tours and embark on a unique experience in Salzburg. Board an amphibian vehicle and see the sights of the city from both land and the water, concluding with "splash down" into Salzach.

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.

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.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical "The Sound of Music" on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" was shot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Admire medieval Salzburg from the water and discover one of the city’s top attractions on this 2.5-hour Hellbrunn Palace visit and Old Town river cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Salzburg’s Old Town and cruise out onto the Salzach River with your guide. Gaze over the city’s medieval riverbanks on route to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace. Explore the Baroque palace and gardens at your leisure with your audio guide, and discover the water fountains for which the palace is famous. Afterward, transfer back to Salzburg by double-decker bus. 

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.

Explore Salzburg at your own pace and only see the sites that interest you on this private customized tour. You won’t have to wait around for other travelers as it’ll just be your party and the driver. After a pickup at a convenient time, you’ll travel comfortably between dispersed attractions. Potential spots include the Sound of Music filming locations, the Lake District, or even something more adventurous such as hiking or zip-lining.

Explore the fourth largest city in Austria with a fun licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the thousand-year history and culture of Salzburg. Explore the world cultural heritage of Salzburg's old town in all its facets. Visit the most beautiful filming locations of Sound of Music, the highest-grossing music film of all time. Follow in Mozart's footsteps. Experience romantic medieval streets and monumental baroque architecture in a small space. Learn more about everyday life without computers, without mobile phones and without electricity. Highlights: The enchanting Mirabell Palace with its mysterious garden. The ancient Getreidegasse with its traditional guild signs. The bombastic university church. The view of the monumental baroque Salzburg Cathedral The view of the threatening Salzburg Fortress 100 meters above the city.

After private transport picks you up from Salzburg, head to Strubklamm Gorge for a day of canyoning adventures.  After a thorough briefing, you’ll jump, hike, swim, and climb through isolated areas that can only be visited with a qualified guide.  Snack on local chocolate and drinks halfway through the day. Don’t fuss over equipment rental as everything is provided, including climbing gear and a semi-dry suit.

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.

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.

Check off the historical sights and "Sound of Music" film locations both inside Salzburg city and outside of it, on this small-group bike tour. On two wheels, you’ll cover more ground quickly and trace the true story of the Von Trapp family in less time. Hellbrunn Palace, Leopoldskron Castle, Nonnberg Abbey, and Frohnburg Castle are among the key sights seen.

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.

Our fun Kickbike Tour is a great option for everyone who would like to try something new and discover the city in an active, unique and healthy way. Riding a kickbike is even easier than riding a bike and brings a lot of fun. You will see not only the most important but also hidden, picturesque spots and you will enjoy the nature out of the city center.