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The Hills Are Alive

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Offered in: English

Overview

Devote a day to ‘The Sound of Music’ on this private, customizable 8-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the ‘Do Re Mi’ scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and ‘The Hills are Alive’ meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.

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Pick up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg.
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Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

On this stop we will explore the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, where the grand finale of Do, Re, Mi was filmed and we will also show you the Pegasus Fountain, Dwarf Garden, Hedge Tunnel and the steps where Maria and the kids finished Do, Re, Mi.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salzburg Marionette Theater (pass by)

If you love the Sound of Music you will know this fantastic puppet theater ( operating since 1913 ). The Salzburg puppet theater is the oldest continuous theater of its kind in the world. The Lonely Goatherd and the puppet scene in the Sound of Music where inspired by this theatre.Sound of Music Film Connection:This is what inspired one of the most memorable scenes "The Lonely Goatherd"
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MoenchsbergAufzug

Enjoy panoramic views over the city as Maria and the children did bringing the Do, Re, Mi song into Salzburg from the picnic meadow in Werfen. In the Sound of Music that's the moment when they begin to mix the order of the musical notes up for practice.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

PFERDESCHWEMME - HORSE WELL (pass by)

This iconic monument fountain, built in the 17th century, was used as a horse wash in former days. It was also featured in the Sound of Music.
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Felsenreitschule (pass by)

Built in the 17th century as a riding school for the prince archbishops of Salzburg and transformed into a theater in 1925. This is the location where the Von Trapps performed Edelweiss and won the Salzburg festivals during the Sound of Music escape scene.
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Petersfriedhof (pass by)

St. Peters Cemetery, is located next to St. Peters Basilica and Monastery. In the Sound of Music the oldest part of Salzburg ( goes back to 696AD ) inspired the escape scene.
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Mozartsteg (pass by)

Built in 1903 the Mozart Bridge is the oldest Bridge over the river Salzach in the city of Salzburg. In the Sound of Music Marie and the children cross the bridge while pointing during the instrumental end of "My Favorite Things" before they skip along the grassy riverbank.
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Residenzplatz Market

We will stop at this majestic 17th century baroque fountain, where Maria splashed water just before she boarded the bus to the captains Villa during I have Confidence in the Sound of Music.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stift Nonnberg (pass by)

The oldest Abbey north of the Alps (714AD) was featured several times in the Sound of Music. Only the exterior of the abbey was used in the movie. Innside shots where done in a studio.
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Leopoldskroner Weiher

Here we stop for a view over the Lake to the Palace Leopoldskron. This beautiful rococo building was used as the back of the family house in the Sound of Music. The boat scene was filmed here and it used to be the home of the original Gazebo.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Frohnburg

Stop and short walk to the 17th century Palace Frohnburg. This are the gates where Maria arrived hopping, swinging here guitar and singing "I Have Confidence" in the Sound of Music.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rossfeld Panoramastrasse

This Panoramic Road is considered one of the most beautiful in the Alps. After a scenic drive to the top (1570 meters) your private guide will walk with you to the place where the family hiked over the Alps to Switzerland. (Weather permitting)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Berchtesgaden

Enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting) at the location where Maria was spinning in the field during the opening scene of the Sound of Music while singing "The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music".
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Hellbrunn

Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains, is since 1991 the location of the original Gazebo. Some of the most unforgettable and romantic scenes of the Sound of Music, like "16 going on 17" with Liesl and Rolf and "Something Good" where performed in this timeless Gazebo.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Sound of Music Trail

Sound of Music picnic meadow, where Maria and the children started to sing Do, Re, Mi during their picnic. Enjoy beautiful views to the fortress Hohenwerfen and the Alps.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) (pass by)

Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.
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Red Bull Global Headquarters

Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilika St. Michael

Visit "The Sound of Music" wedding basilica.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mozartblick

Enjoy beautiful views above the Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen. This is the area that was shown during the opening scene of the Sound of Music. You also have a view to the Schafberg where Maria and the children took the train up to the picnic meadow.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Children under the age of 12 or shorter then 150cm need a child seat. Please inform us.
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Hills Are Alive?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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  • Private tour.
  • Professional guide.
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