Austria · DAY TRIPS FROM SALZBURG
Salzburg is the better base for the lakes and the mountain roads south. These 15 cover Hallstatt, the Berchtesgaden side and the salt mines, with departure times and what each one includes.
Review of the Salzburg to Hallstatt half-day tour, with scenic Salzkammergut views, 2.5 hours in town, costs, tips, and limits.
“Great scenic journey and opportunity to check out the picturesque town of Hallstatt”
Ride from Salzburg to Hitler's Eagle's Nest for Alpine views, WWII history, a mountain elevator, and a short stop in Berchtesgaden.
“The tour was very good. It would have been nice to have an extra 30 minutes at each location. We did appreciate that the guide and driver did not make the group that was on time back to the bus wait longer than 10 to 15 minutes past the meeting time before leaving the two who were not on time. Everyone in the group agreed.”
Review of the Eagle’s Nest tour from Salzburg, with mountain views, Nazi history, transport details, costs, weather tips, and Berchtesgaden.
“We had a great sunny day. Not sure I’d do it on a cloudy or foggy day. We also ditched the return trip and took a local bus to the Konigssee which was fantastic. Great day, wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable.”
Review of the Hallstatt half-day tour from Salzburg, with coach details, free time, optional sights, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We loved our half day trip to Hallstatt! We lucked out with amazing weather and the views were well worth it. We strolled around the town and had a nice breakfast.”
Ride through the Bavarian Alps, skip the salt-mine queue, slide underground, sail across a salt lake, and visit Berchtesgaden from Salzburg.
“So much more than just a tour of the salt mines! The bus takes a scenic road past the Eagles Nest with an stop for a photo opportunity, as well as stops in the town of Berchtesgaden for an hour for shopping and walking around. Being able to walk right into the Salt Mines was a huge win too as there was a LONG line of people waiting. Well worth the ticket price for the tour!”
See Königssee, Berchtesgaden, and the Bavarian Alps on a four-hour guided trip from Salzburg, with mountain views and flexible cancellation.
“Max was our guide and is clearly passionate and insightful about the areas we saw on the tour. Would highly recommend as you get to see so much of the area that you otherwise couldn’t by staying in a city. 4 hours almost didn’t feel like enough time at one point! Great value for money, thanks again Max”
See Hallstatt, the Salzkammergut lakes, and a 7,000-year-old salt mine on an eight-hour small-group tour from Salzburg.
“What an amazing and interesting adventure with Fritz. Local with all the knowledge from Hotel pickup, lake picture stop, funicular up the mountain, short walk to start an amazing history of the Salt Mine to Hotel drop off. Very entertaining guide with a sense of humour 😁 Great day”
Explore Hallstatt, Wolfgangsee, the Salzkammergut, and 5 Fingers on an eight-hour small-group tour from Salzburg.
“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide Fritz did an excellent job. He was informative and very personable. It was a perfect day!”
Review of Salzburg’s Bavarian Mountains tour, with Königssee, Berchtesgaden, Eagle’s Nest views, guide tips, timing, and value advice.
“Well organised and educational. Tour guide, Max, was very friendly and accommodating Thank you Max Kevin Halpin Ireland”
Review of a private Salzburg to Hallstatt tour with St. Wolfgang, Gosau, lake views, optional boats, cable cars, and flexible guiding.
“Great trip to Hallstatt. Anna was so informative….and showed us some great spots along the way. Wonderful experience…amazing views!!”
Ride through snowy Ramsau on a two-hour horse-drawn sleigh tour from Salzburg, with Alpine views, lodge stops, lunch time, and free village time.
“Lisa the guide was excellent. Lots of stops at good authentic Austrian restaurants. Scenery was spectacular.”
Review of Salzburg’s private Eagle’s Nest tour, with WWII history, Bavarian Alps views, Berchtesgaden, guide insight, costs, and practical tips.
“My guide was Peter. He came to pick me up, (and dropped me off), right at my hotel. The whole way he educated me on Austria and Germany, as well as some great history!!! I loved it because I could ask all the historical questions that I wanted!! When we arrived below the Eagle's Nest, the elevator wasn't working. 😥 So...... we ended up "mountain climbing " to the top! Although that nearly killed me, there was no way that I was going to miss seeing the very top!! Well, well worth the trip!!! Peter was awesome!”
See Hallstatt and the Austrian Lake District on a private six-hour drive from Salzburg, with lakeside stops, local insight, and Gosausee views.
“Carlos the driver was fantastic - informative, good sense of humour and kind as well as a great smooth driver. We had a fantastic day and even wit it being mid winter and most things shut he called ahead to ensure a good Restaurant was open for lunch and took us to the best picture spots. Truly remarkable part of the world and this private tour of our family was an amazing way to see it. Worth every cent. Thank you.”
See Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut from Salzburg in six private hours, with hotel pickup, scenic photo stops, and a luxury vehicle.
“What a wonderful day spent visiting Hallstatt, a place I’ve dreamt to see at this time of year. We appreciated Lena’s sweet personality, patience, and overall kindness. It’s always fascinating to learn about a country, its people, and history. Lena was more than patient dealing with all my questions given her being a native Austrian who’s familiar with its region. Recommend her anytime. Thank you Lena!”
Review of Salzburg’s private horse-drawn sleigh ride, with hotel pickup, mountain scenery, snow tips, pricing, and honest advice on value.
“Good pick up / return to hotel with friendly well informed guide in a smart car. He took us to St Wolfgang town and gave a walking tour of the place including it's history and a visit to the church before meeting the 'sleigh ride' in the town centre. Our guide was expecting a driver called Hans to arrive but it turned out to be a different driver/ rig. This was a shabby all wheeled six seater 'cart' (for want of a better word) At this time I should point out that there was no snow anywhere in the area and I do appreciate that this is beyond the control…”
