St. Peter's Abbey (Stift Sankt Peter)

Iconic movie locations you can actually visit.

Two days in Salzburg is enough time to explore the city, unraveling its connections with Mozart and The Sound of Music, and experiencing the glorious lake and mountain scenery of the surrounding Salzkammergut lake district and Bavarian Alps.

Few films are as beloved as The Sound of Music, and following in the footsteps of the Von Trapp family is a popular activity for visitors to Salzburg. Visit film sites in Austria’s countryside on a tour from Salzburg—see below for your options.

Perched high in the Bavarian Alps, Eagle’s Nest is a stunning sight with a dark history as the former summer retreat of Adolf Hitler. Set just over the German border, the site is easily visited on a day tour from Salzburg—here are your options.