Top Activities on the Ground in Salzburg

Explore WWII’s Nazi remnants on Germany’s Obersalzberg more comprehensively than if alone on this small-group tour from Salzburg. While most excursions focus on Hitler’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest lodge, this tour also covers the forested, ruin-studded slopes below. See the remains of Hitler’s chalet, Nazi leaders’ homes and bunkers as your guide shares insight you could otherwise miss. Then, follow the path taken by liberating US forces in 1945 by hiking to the Eagle’s Nest to absorb its history and views.

Combine fun, adventure and history in one tour. Take your whole family or friends on an easy bike ride with a professional guide to discover some historical sites in the city center and then explore even more of the surrounding areas of Salzburg. Visit the Residenz Platz, the Salzburg Dom or stop in the Mirabell Garden. Take a ride along the river Salzach all the way to Palace Hellbrunn and Palace Leopoldskron. On the way stop at the palaces for some photos and stories, take a rest and then continue to Nonnberg Abbey. Enjoy the small side roads with beautiful houses, gardens and views of the Alps.

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.

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.

Join this tour for a full day Sound of Music Tour. Starting with a private walking tour through the old town of Salzburg you will learn a lot about the history of Salzburg. You will also see all the filming locations which are located in the pedestrian area and can not be seen on any other Sound of Music Tour. At lunchtime, you will join a cooking class and prepare your own apple strudel. While the strudel is baking you will be served goulash soup as lunch and then enjoy your apple strudel as dessert. After lunch, you enter one of our minivans to continue the private Sound of Music Tour. We will show you the back of the movie version of the Von Trapp Villa and bring you to the 16-going-on-17 gazebo. Afterwards, we will drive on a small countryside backroad and show you the real Austria, away from mass tourism. The final stop of this tour is the picturesque town of Mondsee where we will visit the wedding church before we head back to Salzburg.

The Werfen Ice Caves (Eisriesenwelt) are a natural wonder but getting there on public transport can be fiddly. Pair this magical underground labyrinth with the 246-foot (75-meter) Golling Waterfall on this door-to-door private tour from Salzburg. Your package includes a minivan with space for up to eight travelers and your own personal driver/guide but excludes entrance fees.

Adventurous travelers will love getting out of Salzburg city for the day and exploring the beautiful gorges of the region. You don’t need to have any experience canyoning as your guides will show you what to do. Jump, abseil, slide, and swim through the canyons, admiring the natural rock and river formations along the way. A fun activity to enjoy with friends or your family.

Climbing is the experience in and around Salzburg. If you want to use the time in Salzburg properly then you just have to try it.

Why a City Quest? First of all, you are flexible. You can start the quest anytime, any day in case the weather or your plans should change. You don't have to stick to a tour start, but leave when it suits you. Second, you can do it at your own pace. With the quest you determine your day. Do you want to set a time record or take your time to visit museums, churches, etc., that's up to you. It is also possible to have lunch breaks, go shopping or just let the city work its magic. After pressing the start button you have 12 hours to complete the quest. We love the flexibility of a quest and we are sure you will too. You don't have to pick up or bring anything back. Our motto: Book and start immediately!

In Mozart's footsteps through Salzburg Although Mozart is famous to this day and no child can grow up in Austria without hearing his name, most of them will raise question marks when asked about his full name or his origin. For the real Mozart fans, this rally holds even more difficult riddles about Mozart's life and works. There are many rumors and legends surrounding his death and funeral that made Mozart immortal. Duration: 1 hour, length: 2.9 km

Simple, fun, interesting and 100% Corona-safe! This rally mixes the interesting history of Salzburg with curiosities from today. How often has Salzburg Cathedral burned and why does one of these fires stand out? What strange complaint has Red Bull already had to grapple with and what extraordinary profession can only be found in Salzburg? Of course, the most famous Salzburg man will not be forgotten on this rally. Mozart is omnipresent in Salzburg and his life also contains some interesting facts. All you need is your mobile phone and no download is necessary. Duration: 2 hours, length: 3.2 km

The Salzburg Bike Tour is the perfect complement to our walking tours. While we explore the historic Old Town of Salzburg on the walking tours, the bike tour takes us into the nature surrounding Salzburg. That's where we ride along the oldest stately avenue in Central Europe and find several castles that were used, among other things, as filming locations for the Sound of Music movie. Our meeting point for the bicycle tour is located just outside the old town of Salzburg. Therefore, it only takes 2 minutes by bike to transit from the city to the beautiful countryside that surrounds Salzburg.

Enjoy 3 hours full of fun! It's cheap! You only have to pay €58,50 per team. Discover the most unique places in Salzburg in a fun way! It's up to you to decide at what time you'll start and at what pace you'll play.

Looking for a fun way to stay fit while you travel and explore new places. Why not combine the two. Come join us on a sight-run around Salzburg's old town. We will take you on a 6km run through its history, scenic sidestreets and picturesque views with the stunning Alps as a backdrop. Runaway with me!

This walk will show you Salzburg from a different perspective, away from the crowds, in the nature, whilst never leaving the city. Visit sights that are only reachable on foot. The combination of Culture, History and breathtaking views makes you "feel" the city like a true local.

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.

The classic for all canyoning fans! The Strubklamm is one of the largest and longest canyons in Austria. With 17 jumps and long swimming passages you can put yourself to the test. What is special about this gorge is its sometimes extreme narrowness - in some passages with a width of 1 m, only sparse light penetrates to us through the almost 200 m high rock walls, while in other places the sun is reflected in the crystal clear water.

myCityHunt makes Salzburg your playing field! A myCityHunt scavenger hunt gives you the opportunity to explore Salzburg on your own - without any deadline pressure! Our tickets are valid for 6 months after purchase, so you can redeem them on any date. You are also completely flexible in terms of time - start when you want and take breaks as you wish. On your way through Salzburg, our varied tasks not only challenge your team spirit and your expert knowledge - they also present you with new challenges that must be mastered together. If you manage to solve enough of our active, photo and multiple choice tasks, you can immortalize yourself in the online high score. In addition, you will learn a lot about Salzburg, its sights and much more during your scavenger hunt! You can find information on other features, such as your personal picture gallery, on our website!