GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 7 best salzburg tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Salzburg to Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden: skip-the-line Kehlsteinhaus, alpine views, WWII context, plus Mondsee film stops.
“Excellent transportation from start to end. Guide was very clear eventhough we lost him as we were in a different elevator.”
Ride into Berchtesgaden’s 500-year salt mine, slide and boat across an underground salt lake, then explore town sights.
“Alps were beautiful, Eric was a great guide. Salt mine was super fun”
Salzburg Sound of Music film sites plus Berchtesgaden salt mines in one 9-hour day, with guided transport through the Bavarian Alps.
“Conor, our guide for the Sound of Music tour was both informative and entertaining. A great gift of the gab, reflecting his Irish heritage. The salt mines were very interesting and well presented. Our guide for the salt mines tour was a great asset to the tour with a great wit. Enjoyed both tours and…”
Salzburg river cruise and Mozart concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, with dinner in the Panorama restaurant or VIP option.
“People should know about the 300 steep stone steps that have to be traversed to access the concert. For anyone this could be challenging. As an able but older person I found this exgausting. Had I known about the 300 steps I would not have booked this activity.”
Hear Mozart-style favorites in Salzburg’s Fortress Hohensalzburg’s Golden Hall, with round-trip funicular access and sweeping night views.
“Beautiful music on top of the world inside a medieval castle filled with history and a cultural aura second to none.”
Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines day trip from Salzburg with hotel pickup, a mountain bus ride, tunnel elevator, and WWII sites.
“We had a great time! Very informative and beautiful.”
Private Eagle’s Nest tour from Salzburg with a steep Alps drive, tunnel and elevator entry, famous fireplace, and big Bavarian views.
“Fantastiskt bra guide. Mycket vänlig och trevlig guide. Berättade mycket längs vägen till och från Örnnästet. Guiden var aktiv på Örnnästet och hjälpte oss fram genom olika köer. Fixade med ändrad nedstigning, så vi kunde stanna längre. Vi var mycket nöjda.”
