Salzburg is a small city, but of global importance. It is rightly called the “cultural stage of the world”, thanks to the huge number of theatrical events that take place here. The majestic beauty of Salzburg has been created over centuries. I invite you to stroll along its streets, look at the palaces and enjoy delicious desserts and liqueurs.
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Possible with children
For centuries, the rulers of Salzburg, the prince-archbishops, wanted not only to make it one of the most beautiful and influential cities in Europe. They strived for more - to turn Salzburg into the “Rome of the North”! On the streets of modern Salzburg you will see everything that once so pleased the hearts of archbishops: luxurious palaces and magnificent squares, facades of city houses full of mysteries and mysterious passages, an abundance of baroque fountains and Roman mosaics.
Route
During the walking tour we will walk through the cozy streets and noble squares of Salzburg. Once upon a time they were centers of city life with markets, shops, and pharmacies. On Altermarkt Square we will see the tiniest house with a façade width of just over a meter. Let's go to the famous Cathedral, which seats up to 10 thousand people and is famous for its organ with four thousand pipes. And in the very heart of the old town, let's look at the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born 250 years ago.
On the most interesting street in Salzburg, Getreidegasse, unique shops and benches are hidden under ancient, intricate signs. In one of them, hereditary craftsmen make handmade umbrellas: sun, rain, silk, canvas. And in another, liqueurs and schnapps have been prepared according to family recipes for centuries. Especially popular is “Orange”, based on a recipe from 1929 “from my grandmother”. The “correct” Mozart-Original sweets in blue packaging can only be bought in Salzburg! Although, under the name Mozart they sell a lot of things in this city. Even perfume and liquor!
We will also visit the Mirabell Palace. Mirabell Palace and Gardens are the embodiment of romance and tragedy of the 17th century. The Prince-Archbishop once built this luxury with terraces and sculptures for his beloved. I will definitely tell you what happened to the lovers later and what makes Mirabell Palace famous today.
Walking through the streets of Salzburg, it’s nice to sit in a cozy cafe and drink a cup of coffee with the legendary dessert “Salzburg Knockerln”. As the famous Austrian operetta says, “sweet as love and tender as a kiss,” it is “served by angels in heaven.” Such is the atmosphere of the wonderful city of Salzburg!
Organizational details
- The sightseeing walking tour starts in the center of Salzburg at the Mirabell Palace or by arrangement.
- The excursion will be conducted for you by one of our team’s professional guides.
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Book a tour on any of the available days on the calendar
- This is a private tour in Russian, the guide will conduct it for you and your company.
- On the site you pay 23% of the cost, and the rest of the money goes to the guide on the spot. You can ask the guide any questions before paying.
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I invite curious travelers to exciting excursions around Munich, Nuremberg, Bavarian castles and surrounding areas, as well as to Austrian Salzburg! I am a licensed guide, I have lived in Europe for more than 10 years, my relatives and friends are native Germans, Czechs, and Swiss. All excursions are conducted personally by me and my team’s guides! There are almost 300 reviews about us on the site! I hope you enjoy it too. We talk about complex things simply, and we talk about serious things in a funny way. The style of our excursions is without an abundance of dates, numbers, numerous names and surnames, or complex descriptions of architectural styles. All the important facts, milestones and main attractions will never escape your attention. We are professionals, not amateurs. Non-trivial and emotional about history, modern life, gastronomy and art!
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Guide Julia. We always order individual excursions so that we can ask questions and find out what interests us, and not a “dry program”; Julia is not an “individual” guide, but still, probably a group. She was very irritated when they asked her about something, and then she couldn’t get her act together, and everyone on the street was disturbing her, and everyone was disturbing her indoors. In general, this is the impression
I walked around Salzburg with Julia, the walk turned out to be sunny and interesting. wandered through the streets of the old city, admired the ancient signs, took a photo of the house where Mozart lived, and stopped for a cup of coffee with the famous sweets. Thank you very much to Irena’s team and our guide Yulia for the time spent usefully! This is not the first time we have applied for an excursion and we are planning more)))))
January 19, 2019.
The tour of Salzburg was led by a wonderful guide Olga. Olechka spoke about the city so vividly and interestingly that the excursion flew by completely unnoticed. She simply made my husband and I fall in love with this amazing city. I highly recommend Olga.
We had a fascinating walk around Salzburg with guide Olga. Even our preschoolers were involved, as Olga paid great attention to them too. Almost three hours flew by unnoticed. Thanks a lot
We fell in love with Salzburg thanks to Olga. A very interesting story - informative and not boring. We received a lot of interesting information and saw a lot in a few hours. Now I want to return to this city again. Thank you, Olga!
Thanks to Andrey for an informative and interesting story!
The walk around the city, despite the rain and strong wind, went too quickly. Andrey is an interlocutor who not only knows the city and its history, but also loves it. And Andrei’s wonderful sense of humor made it possible to forget about the not-so-good weather)))
Olga is a very friendly and pleasant guide who has a good feel for her audience. She loves the city, is interested in the topic, and answers all questions. She has a good, competent, emotionally charged speech, and, despite the rich content, the excursion did not tire us and left us in high spirits. After the excursion, Olga showed us a place where we could have dinner, taking into account our wishes and helping us navigate the surroundings.
The tour was conducted by Andrey, I highly recommend it! Lively, interesting, with humor, “time travel” lived up to expectations, Austrian life became a little clearer after Andrey’s stories about history and modern realities. It’s good to see the beauty of the city, but to listen to the history of the city and its inhabitants is priceless! After the excursion, I want to return again to the music festival.
This is my first time traveling through Austria and I really wanted to get to Salzburg. Thank you very much for the delightful excursion conducted by guide Olga. It was with great pleasure that I plunged into the history of Salzburg, rich in historical figures and dates. My guide is highly professional. Thank you again. I will recommend this individual tour to my friends.
Natalia.
This was our first trip to Austria. If it weren’t for our guide Andrey, we would not have experienced and understood the whole way of life not only of Salzburg, but of the entire country. They only managed to remember such informative material, very skillfully and intelligibly presented. It should be noted that our group of travelers is already quite experienced in terms of individual excursions in different countries. Unfortunately, only a few guides can structure their story in such a way that it is immediately captivating, easy to remember, and not overloaded with dates, which, you see, are for textbooks and not for spending time on vacation. The story begins with the name Salzburg, the salt mines, the roads laid by the Roman legions and turned into modern autobahns. We learned about the quality of water and why it is served with coffee in all cafes. Understanding how trade developed clarified why residents are so leisurely in their work and relax in the evenings and weekends)). Education, art, music festivals are generally a separate topic for discussion beyond the scope of the excursion. Well, the five-organ concerts in the cathedral made me think about visiting this city again...
Overall, we were more than satisfied with the time we spent with our guide. Sincere thanks. We'll definitely be back!
We had two excursions with Andrey. A thoughtful route, an interesting story, a wonderful time spent. We learned a lot about the history and modern life of the residents. Andrey talks with humor and without boring lectures. The kids (10 and 15 years old) had a lot of fun too.
Thank you very much for such an amazing introduction to the city!
The most interesting, lively, romantic and educational excursion with a wonderful guide Olga flew by in a flash! We walked along the alleys of the park, accompanied by a beautiful poem telling about the romantic and sad story of the owners of the palace (we even cried), were imbued with the feelings that overwhelmed the heroes, took pictures on the beautiful streets, saw the smallest house, tried real = original Mozart sweets (Original Salzburger Mozartkugeln), learned interesting facts about national costumes, listened to the organ in the cathedral and saw the font in which Mozart was baptized, admired the beautiful views from the fortress to the surrounding area... and much, much more! To any question that arose for us - curious tourists with eyes running in all directions - Olga gave a comprehensive answer, told interesting facts, gently and delicately! There were 6 of us and we listened to everything with pleasure and were pleasantly impressed!
Thank you for a wonderful time in Salzburg! :)
Great way to get to know the city
The walk around the city, despite the bad weather, flew by in an instant. A very pleasant conversationalist who knows the city and its history, managed to make us fall in love with Salzburg in two hours
In addition, Andrey gave valuable advice for further exploration of the city. Thank you very much, I recommend it.
Returning to Prague from the Austrian Alps, we decided to stop in Salzburg! And this trip became the most vivid impression of our big New Year's trip, despite the constantly changing weather and limited time. All this became possible thanks to Andrey’s excellent support! An entertaining storyteller, practically a native of Salzburg))), with excellent knowledge of the subject and a good sense of humor, Andrey told us many wonderful stories and secrets of this magical city in two hours. Wonderful impressions will stay with us forever! My 13 year old son said that this was the best guide he had ever met))) Thank you very much!
Salzburg is a very popular tourist destination, which is why the excursion business is booming here. Travel companies offer inexpensive excursions both around Salzburg and the surrounding mountains, caves and lakes. Let's look at the main proposals.
- What tourists in Salzburg need to know first
- Hop-on-hop off – city sightseeing bus
- Offers from Panorama Tours
- Salzburg Sightseeing
- Personal experience
WHAT TOURISTS IN SALZBURG NEED TO KNOW FIRST
I won’t say anything new, but the program will depend on the number of days you stay in Salzburg. We devoted 4 days to Salzburg and the surrounding area, but to be honest, it didn’t seem enough to me. There really are many attractions, castles, museums, and nature reserves. If you plan to visit museums and fortresses (at a minimum, you need to climb the Hohensalzburg Fortress), then you simply need to purchase a Salzburg card, the price of which includes not only public transport, but also entrance to museums. For example, we bought it right at the station in the tourist center. There are options for the Zalzburg Card for 24 hours, 48 and 72. With the Zalzburg Card you will not need any city tours, you will not be tied to a group and you will see a lot of interesting things on your own.
If you don’t know English, then excursions will be difficult. In Russian, there is only a city excursion bus Hop-on-hop off, as well as individual excursions with a private guide. But in fact, when traveling around Salzburg, the most important thing is to get there, so even if you don’t understand the tour in English, at least stick to your group and just admire the places.
By the way, before your trip I recommend watching the film The Sound of Music (1965). This film is a cult film for Salzburg, as it was filmed here. It reflects literally all the sights of the city. For example, we were not aware of why there were so many “Sound of Music” tours in the city. And you will be able to go more prepared.
Remember one more thing - the main starting point of all excursions is Mirabelle Platz. There is the Church of St. Andrew and, of course, the Mirabell Palace and Park. This is what the Square looks like.
HOP ON HOP OFF - CITY TOUR BUS
In Salzburg, like in any self-respecting city, there is a Hop-on-hop off bus, that is, a standard bus with an open roof, where you can get off at every stop, and then jump back on and continue on. The route includes 12 stops and covers the main attractions. The buses are bright yellow.
It is very convenient that there is an audio guide in Russian on board. If you have little time for Salzburg, then city tours are very convenient - you will have time to see the whole city in one day. By the way, with a ticket for this bus you can also ride for free on public transport all day (a single trip costs 2 euros, so the offer is profitable). There is one more feature - the bus has an audio channel called Sounds of Music, where you can enjoy music from the film of the same name. Well, traditional discounts in some stores and on excursions.
Tickets can be purchased directly on the Bus or at a kiosk at Mirabell Platz. A day ticket for such a bus costs 16 euros, there is also an offer for 2 days.
During the high tourist season (from 23.03. to 12.01.) the bus runs every 30 minutes, the first one leaves at 9-15, open until 18-00.
In the off-season (01.03-22.03, 13.01-04.04), buses run every 45 minutes, the first buses leave at 10-00, until 16-30.
The easiest way is to take a sightseeing bus at Mirabell Square (opposite St. Andrew's Church), or near the railway station. If you're here for a day, jump straight off the train and get going.
www.hoponhophoff.at
EXCURSIONS FROM PANORAMA TOURS
When we went to Salzburg, we already knew about the existence of this excursion agency, because before the trip we talked on the Internet with a Russian-speaking guide and he recommended it to us. Excursions from Panorama Tour can be purchased, as I wrote above, on Mirabell Platz. In addition, you can also pay for the excursion at the tourist center (for example, at the Train Station). When ordering an excursion, you must specify that you want it in English, not German.
You can walk around Salzburg yourself, but I highly recommend it for short afternoon trips. Departure of half-day excursions is at 14-00. It’s especially nice that the groups are small. For example, on a trip to the Salzkammergut lakes (tour 2) there were 6 of us together with a guide. Almost individual excursion.
For out-of-town trips, consider tours 2 to 6.
How to find a tour desk: Salzburg, Mirabell Square, near St. Andrew's Church
www.panoramatours.com
EXCURSIONS FROM SALZBURG SIGHTSEEING
In addition to the Panorama company, excursions are conducted by the same company that owns City buses.
The list of excursions is approximately the same, prices are a couple of euros lower. We didn't use them, but I don't think the differences are serious.
The kiosk where you can buy excursions in Salzburg is located there, on Mirabell Platz, opposite the Church of St. Andrew.
Official website (English version available) http://salzburg-sightseeingtours.at/
This is what their kiosk looks like.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
We spent 4 days in Salzburg. Even before the trip, we planned that we would walk around the city for a couple of days, and devote another two days to the alpine lakes located near Salzburg.
Initially, we decided that we would not take city tours. We went to the tourist information center, bought an excellent guide there (in Russian!) and took a map, as well as a Salzburg card for 3 days. In principle, the city doesn’t need anything else. The old town is not that big, you can easily get around it in one day; if you like museums, you should set aside at least two days. Outlying areas of the city, such as Hellbrunn Palace or the Unterbergbahn cable car, can be easily reached by public transport.
We wanted to travel around the outskirts of Salzburg, in particular to go to the magnificent lakes of the Salzkammergut region, on our own. But the weather got in the way. Since the weather in October is somewhat changeable, there was a gloomy sky almost every day, and there were clearings only in the afternoon. This is where Panorama excursions helped us. We went on two excursions with them: tour 2 “Lakes and Mountains” and tour 3 “Bavarian Alps”. Overall, I liked it. But if you are lucky with the weather conditions, I recommend going to the lakes on your own, and perhaps staying overnight in one of the charming towns.
In general, we are sure that no matter which way you choose to explore Salzburg and the surrounding area, you will be enchanted by this beautiful city and region.
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Salzburg is a universally recognized miracle of European culture. Tourists from all over the world flock here as if on a pilgrimage. To avoid getting lost in the bustling crowds and missing out on the city's authentic atmosphere, explore it in a small group with a local guide. Excursions in Salzburg in Russian are quite diverse even for the most demanding traveler. And to begin with, of course, any of the tireless “pilgrims” in Salzburg strives to join the classics.
A classic for the old part of Salzburg - a lifestyle, a state of mind, almost a brand. It is in everything: in the impeccable elegance of houses, the ancient splendor of gardens and palaces, the unforgettable taste of sweets and coffee in the establishments of the historical center. The history of settlements on the site of Salzburg begins with the Stone Age, and almost all eras have left their mark on it. The appearance of monasteries in the early Middle Ages determined the city's status as an archbishop's residence, then a fortress and palaces were built. However, the true face of Salzburg, recognizable from a thousand, is its architecture of the 17th-18th centuries, lush baroque, atmosphere of luxury and bohemia.
The leitmotif of Salzburg is Mozart. His name here serves as a passport to the world not only for the famous chocolate with marzipan, but also for many other products, events, and attractions. Here you need to separate the wheat from the chaff: a local guide will help you enter the world of Mozart, leaving the accompanying tinsel aside.
But what to see in Salzburg, besides the beauty of antiquity? This city is by no means a museum; in many ways it was and remains a successful and far-sighted businessman. An excursion to Hangar-7, a masterpiece of modern architecture, a space of new technologies and conceptual solutions, will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of modern Salzburg. The thriving business here is also part of the history of Salzburg.
Even with proper planning, it is impossible to cover all the attractions that made Salzburg famous in one day. But isn't this a reason to come back here - or stay longer?
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It’s enough to say “The whole city is one big stage” and everyone will joyfully exclaim “This is Salzburg!” During our walk you will see the most beautiful places of this city...
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An amazing city in Austria with a rich history and diverse architecture - Salzburg - amazes not only with its baroque architecture, but also with its natural landscapes. Salzburg is included in the UNESCO treasury of world cultural heritage, which it rightfully deserves. Salzburg is a small city in Austria, the fourth largest after Vienna, which is located at the foot of the Alps at an altitude of 425 meters above sea level.
Salzburg, along with cities such as Paris, Riga, Budapest, is the most beautiful city in Europe. In this city, where Mozart was once born and the brilliant conductor Herbert von Carojan lived, in our time Salzburg hosts “Mozart Week” and opera festivals. While traveling around Salzburg, take the time to visit the Mozart Museum, a house in which the typical furnishings and atmosphere of those times are recreated as much as possible.
To get around Salzburg with excursions you will need only a few hours. But don’t be discouraged; in Salzburg, even in such a seemingly short time, there is something to see. There are a lot of attractions in Salzburg. The most luxurious architectural ensemble of Salzburg is the Mirabell Palace and Garden, which was built in the 16th century. After visiting the palace, you will see a large fountain, statues of Greek and Roman gods, an aviary, and a gnome garden.
Also, when making excursions around Salzburg, you should not ignore one of its symbols - the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Over the course of many centuries, this fortress was rebuilt and expanded, and only in the 16th century was it completed.
Being, like the Mirabell Palace, a prominent representative of the Baroque era, the Cathedral is known throughout the world thanks to its unique organ. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and is decorated with magnificent frescoes inside. While vacationing in Salzburg, you will certainly be amazed by the huge number of monasteries located on its territory.
Salzburg attracts tourists not only in summer, but also in winter. In summer, the lake district located in the north is popular, and in winter, the Alps attract ski lovers. All ski resorts are equipped with modern ski lifts and provided with all the necessary infrastructure - hotels, cafes.
In addition to all of the above, while on vacation in Salzburg, it is worth going to the south and seeing the attractions located there - Leopoldskron Castle, Hellbrun Castle located in the park of the same name. In the park there is a mechanical puppet theater, and in the commune of Anif there is an ancient city church and the Salzburg Zoo.
The best option for getting to Salzburg is to buy a passenger train ticket from Vienna. During this trip you will have the additional opportunity to admire amazing views from the window. You can also go to Salzburg with excursions from other European cities - Prague, Munich, Zurich and many others.
You can purchase excursion tours to Salzburg on our company’s website. We offer cheap excursions around Salzburg that will not leave any traveler indifferent. Here everyone will find something to their liking: art lovers will find plenty of museums and ancient architecture, lovers of outdoor activities can spend time in the snowy Alps or on the shores of lakes, and lovers of a relaxing holiday can stroll around the city, stopping at numerous cafes and breweries.
In addition to excursions in Salzburg, on our website you can find many equally interesting excursions to various cities and countries of the world - Spain, Armenia, Belgium, South Africa, Chile and many others. Start your acquaintance with the world with us. Our excursions are conducted by specialized guides in Russian, which will allow you to enjoy your vacation to the fullest, without delving into the intricacies of translation.
All popular excursions are collected in one place. Below is a list of the best excursions in and around the area that will allow you to get to know the city and see all the unique attractions.
We offer a variety of excursions to choose from. Bus and walking, for the whole day or for several hours, outdoor or museum excursions.
Excursion " INSBROOK - Olympic Capital of Tyrol"
The capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is known throughout the world primarily as the capital of winter sports; the Winter Olympic Games have been held here twice. The city itself, located in the center of Europe, has a rich 800-year history. The centuries-old tradition of the Imperial House of Habsburg is felt in every home, in the famous Golden Roof, in the royal residence in the city center, in the tomb of the great Emperor Maximilian I and in many ancient cathedrals and museums. Not far from Innsbruck in the town of Wattens, in an underground cave, the fairy tales of Swarovsky's Crystal Planet bloom every day. Here you can find the world's largest and smallest crystals, a wall made of 12 tons of sparkling crystal gems. After inspection, in the shopping center you can purchase exquisite gifts made of crystal and silver and crystal souvenirs. Outside there is a beautiful park for walking, playing and discovering, created by the hands of many famous artists.
Excursion " Fortress "HIGH SALZBURG" - Life on a mountain that is 1000 years long!"
Of course, in a world where wars happened so often, there are many fortresses! But how many of them can you count under the proud heading “Unconquered”! And this is it, the Salzburg Fortress, which looks like a crown over the head of the Ancient City. 33,000 sq. m. at an altitude of 120 meters above the city, it looks royally majestic! From the first foundations of 1077, during the troubled wars for Power between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor of the German People, to Napoleon’s threat to blow up the impregnable bastion in 1803 - here the period of construction of the fortress was almost 700 years! Stone by stone, bastion by bastion, what today receives more than 3 million visitors annually into its courtyards was built! Truly the entire history of wars in the history of mankind was contained in the Salzburg Fortress, one of three in the Alps region, built by the Salzburg Prince-Archbishops to protect themselves and their Spiritual Principality. In the fortress you can find almost the entire arsenal of the way of life and life of people over 1000 years of European history! From weapons museums and torture chambers, to princely private chambers at the summer “dacha” of the Salzburg Archbishops. I am waiting for you on an excursion to the “bins” of European History right in the center of Salzburg! Your guide Andrei Zalpius
Excursion " Cave "WORLD OF ICE GIANTS" - Fantastic World of Ice in the Alps"
40 kilometers south of Salzburg, near the small Austrian town of Werfen, are the largest Ice Caves of the world “Eisriesenwelt” - the World of the Ice Giants. A 42-kilometer system of limestone-ice passages and rooms, and these 42 kilometers are only those explored at the moment part! The caves were opened just over a hundred years ago, the cable car was built about fifty years ago, and tourists have only been allowed in for the last couple of decades. However, visitors are allowed to explore only the first kilometer of the caves from the entrance and only as part of an organized group with a local guide - a conductor. However, this is quite enough to say at the exit: “Wow!!!” - and realize that life is good!
Excursion " Museum-apartment of W.A. MOZART - The house where the Genius was born"
Jean Cocteau once said: “It is as difficult to study Genius as to study Electricity! She either exists or she doesn’t!” Wolfgang’s beloved friend, Joseph Haydn, called Mozart “The best composer of all times!” And the midwife who delivered him clasped her hands: “God, what kind of freak is this born?” appeared!” Oh, if only she knew whose birth she was lucky to receive! 626 works in less than 35 years of her life! 10,000 notes every day! Not a single crossed out note in all the scores! Everything is clear! 3720 days on the road on a wooden bench in a carriage from Naples to London and Berlin! Feats! Feats! Feats! And we don’t even know what the one who is today the Greatest Genius of Humanity looked like! But, thanks to the International Mozart Foundation, we can get at least a little closer to his everyday life and his work by visiting the Apartment Museum where he was born the seventh and last child in the family at 20 pm on January 27, 1756...Welcome to the World of the Genius named Mozart! Your guide Andrei Zalpius
Excursion " Hitler's headquarters "EAGLE'S NEST""
A trip to the dizzying heights of Mount Kehlstein along a masterpiece of construction art - a unique mountain road along which Hitler traveled to his summer residence, the Eagle's Nest. A. Sokurov’s famous film “Moloch” was filmed in the Eagle’s Nest. You will have a unique opportunity to visit a historical place and use the “golden elevator”, which the Fuhrer himself rode to the oval hall with a huge fireplace, donated by Mussolini. Thirteen official receptions at the highest level of the Third Reich were held here. From the top there is a fantastic view of all the surrounding Alps within a radius of 300 km. and cities including neighboring Salzburg. On the way back we can visit a secret bunker built at the end of the war to protect the elite of the Third Reich and the Museum of Tragic History of the 20th Century. Additionally, if you wish, you can visit the famous schnapps brewery, where schnapps has been brewed from hot tea since 1603. The owner of the enterprise himself will show you how the same family has been producing the famous variety of schnapps for 400 years. The store offers free tasting of different varieties of this unique warming drink, so popular throughout Europe.
Excursion " IMPERIAL RESORTS OF Austria or Lake District "SALTZKAMMERGUT""
The colossally beautiful Salzkammergut region and its geographical center, the imperial resort of Bad Ischl, is a region with the richest cultural traditions, and is also closely associated with the names of many famous people of Austrian history. The Emperor of Austria-Hungary Franz Joseph and his wife, the famous beauty Sisi, a cult figure for the Austrians, an unforgettable standard of beauty and elegance, loved to relax in this town. Crystal clear lakes, and one of the largest - Wolfgangsee, set the mood for a romantic and carefree way of thinking and acting. This region, together with the Dachstein mountain range, is included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural monuments. The region is located on the territory of three federal states of Austria. Fuschlsee - here is the former hunting castle of the Salzburg archbishops, once the property of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Third Reich, Ribentrop; Wolfgangsee - the world-famous resorts of St. Wolfgang (the famous church with a holy spring and altar) and St. Gilgen - the birthplace of Mozart's mother; Hallstattersee - mystically fabulous ancient world of salt and Celts; Bad Ischl is an imperial resort where the Villa of Kaiser Franz Joseph and the Villa of the composer F. Lehár are located. In Bad Ischl you can taste coffee and sweets according to imperial recipes in the famous imperial confectionery. During the trip, you can also take an hour-long boat ride along the beautiful surface of Lake Wolfgangsee or climb on the only unique train in the world, traveling to the colorful heights of Mount Scharfberg, from where a fantastic view of the surrounding lake opens.
Excursion " The Ancient City of SALZBURG - Scene of the World or "German Rome of Europe""
On the excursion you will visit the Mozart House Museum and climb to the Hohensalzburg Fortress. You will see the Salzburg Conservatory, St. Peter's Abbey and the Cathedral. At the end of your tour of the city center, you will relax in Mozart Square and listen to the bells ringing. The excursion will appeal to connoisseurs of high art and baroque architecture.
It’s enough to say: “The whole city is a Big Stage” and everyone will joyfully exclaim “This is Salzburg!” The grandeur of the churches, temples and monasteries of the former Spiritual Principality of Salzburg is amazing! The preservation and perfect condition of the Old City are impeccable! The abundance of outstanding musicians, celebrities and lovers of fine art at the Salzburg Summer Music Festival is dazzling! The fortress, like a majestic Crown on the head of an Ancient city in the Alpine meadows, attracts with mysteries and secrets of the Old World! The spirit of the Genius, the Great Amadeus, hovers through the narrow cozy streets of the Old Town, filling the air with the eternally young sounds of his cheerful melodies, the aromas of cinnamon, cloves, freshly brewed coffee, and crispy baked buns in the morning! Throughout the city, carried far into the Alpine Peaks, the ringing of 370 bells and the unfading melodies of the legendary musical “The Sound of Music” can be heard! I'm waiting for you for an unforgettable walk through Ancient Salzburg! Your guide Andrey Zalpius
Excursion " Palace "BAVARIAN VERSAILLES" of the Fairytale King Ludwig II and Lake "KIEMSEE" -"
Lake Chiemsee, called the “Bavarian Sea” because of its size, is the most beautiful lake in the Alpine foothills. The area of the lake is 80 sq. km. and the greatest depth is 74 m. The lake in summer is a fascinating sight. Male Island You will be amazed by the diversity of flora and fauna, as well as the dazzling shine of luxury yachts. It is here that the Herrenchiemsee Palace - the “Bavarian Versailles” - is located. On the Men's Island, on the instructions of King Ludwig II, the Herrenchiemsee Palace was erected. The palace is not only the latest and largest, but also the most expensive of his palace projects. Enthusiastic ideals, a passion for construction and a desire for solitude prompted the monarch to erect the “New Versailles” on the island in 1873. The pleasure boat has since brought 2 million visitors to the island every year. Women's Island After visiting the luxurious palace, we will take a boat to the second miniature island of the Bavarian Sea - Fraueninsel, where the oldest monastery in Bavaria with a church from the 9th century is located. Here, after a charming walk along the shore of the lake around the island (30 minutes), we will visit the famous fish restaurants on this island throughout Germany, where fishermen will prepare for you the fish they have just caught according to unique folk recipes.
Excursion " Alpine Spirit of the Fortress "HOEN WERFEN" and the Show "FALCONRY""
Who said that the Salzburg Princes, as clergy, did not know how to defend themselves? You only have to look at the Salzburg Fortress “High Salzburg” to understand that it was better to bypass the Spiritual Principality! But when you glance at the Fortress “High Werfen”, you understand , that the greatness and power of the Spiritual State was comparable to the mighty empire under the cover of the Power of God! The second most important, but making an indelible impression, fortress of the land of Salzburg “Hohen Werfen”, is located 30 km. from the city. Just 30 minutes along a comfortable highway through the picturesque gorges of the mighty Alps, and we are already in a completely different world! A world where, among the mighty natural alpine scenes up to 3000 meters high, there is a beautiful fortress on a hill, filled with riddles, secrets and gloomy events of the Distant Middle Ages... What is unique is not only the perfectly preserved furnishings, life, costumes, weapons arsenal, gloomy attributes and torture chambers in the fortress cameras, but also superbly costumed performances depicting a princely hunt using various species of hunting birds flying before your eyes at an altitude of 1000 meters surrounded by fabulously beautiful Alpine ridges. A whole Natural Performance will take place before your eyes with a brilliant troupe consisting of a full caliber of birds hunters! From gallant and swift falcons to alpine eagles behaving in a royal manner with dignity and leisurely! Unforgettable and colorful! Your guide Andrey Zalpius
Excursion " "NOESCHWANSTEIN" - Swan Castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria"
Do you remember which fairy-tale castle became a symbol of the wonderful world of Walt Disney? They say that when the emblem of the film studio and Disneyland was being conceived, someone remembered that there was Neuschwanstein Castle in the world. This castle truly became the embodiment of a fairy tale. The castle is amazing both outside and inside. King Ludwig of Bavaria was obsessed with realizing his fairy-tale fantasies about German knights and the Holy Grail. Tchaikovsky was fascinated by the sight of Neuschwanstein - and it was here, as some historians believe, that he conceived the idea for the ballet Swan Lake. Linderhof Castle is the summer residence of the King of Bavaria with a magnificent park, luxurious decoration, a throne room and a fabulous man-made grotto with an underground lake. Fairy-tale scenes from the operas of the great Wagner were played out here.
Excursion " Pleasure VILLA "HELBRUNN" and charming "FREE PLAYERS""
What could be more fun and childishly fun than carefree splashing with spring water in the shady alleys of luxurious Alpine parks! Willie “Helbrunn”, which means “Bright Spring”, is located, probably, in the most cozy area of Salzburg. Here, just 10 km. from the city center, in a truly heavenly corner, both the Celts and the Roman Legionnaires found places for their first settlements... And they knew a lot about it! Crystal-clear, transparent water has been flowing from a forested mountain hill for 2.5 million years! Of course, trout feel at home here! And the Royal carps, swimming right to your feet, and the sturgeon up to 4 meters in length! And this is just the park, spread over an entire valley in the foothills of the Alps! And the “Water Fun” itself simply delights with the sparkling ideas and humor! It’s almost impossible to believe that all this was created in just 3 years! A marble table with a water niche in the center for cooling wine on a hot summer afternoon! Chairs with secret water taps for refreshing tipsy guests with cool water! A grotto in which the water imitates the sounds of summer forests with the singing of birds of paradise! A water organ performing Mozart’s melody from the opera “Don Giovanni”, while in the main square of the Baroque city 176 small figures dance and move by themselves! A golden crown, weighing 1 kg, flying on your eyes, as if in weightlessness on a powerful stream of water! The most amazing thing is that everything that is set in motion at the “Water Fun” works without a single pump, only from the natural pressure of the water! Brilliant! And with a natural backdrop, just around the corner from the villa is the charming Salzburg Zoo! It will definitely make your kids watch strange animals without stopping, forgetting about time and whims! Dear children and their parents, welcome to the Magical World of Fairy Tales and Summer Fun! Your guide Andrey Zalpius
Excursion " The fabulous "WORLD OF SALT" from the Celts to the Princes of Salzburg"
Salt Caves - Prehistoric Place more than 200 meters underground, where salt was mined 2700 years ago! Celts... Romans... Pagans... Salzburg Princes - Archbishops... Modern mining technologies... Celtic Salt Mummies, sunk and preserved right in salt in the prehistoric era... Mining train into the depths of the Salt mines at 800 m. Riding on a mining roller coaster with the wind down to the squeals of happy children ! Crossing the State Border Austria - Germany - Austria twice without leaving the mine! Let's take a ferry on the Underground Lake! Gorgeous video and light presentations with professional actors and sparkling humor! What else is needed to get an unforgettable experience from the joyful faces of children and parents! The mine is located only 20 km away. from Salzburg! I am waiting for you at the most exciting Show - in the World of Salt of the Salzburg Princes! Your guide Andrey Zalpius
Excursion " The Pearl of Bavaria - ROYAL LAKE "KÖNIGSEE""
Where else will you find a lake with drinking-quality water, if not in Bavaria? The lake is 200 meters deep... You can get trout out of the water with your hands! And trout live only in potable water... Silent electric boats with a 4-ton battery take tourists along the mirror-like surface of the water to one of the most picturesque peninsulas in the world - St. Bartholomew Island. The domes of the Church are the true Symbol of the Lake and the sign of the Pilgrimage Sites. The majestic sounds of the church bell echo over its red Byzantine domes. They are echoed by the mountain horn of the schooner captain, playing the favorite folk song of the Alpine shepherds, “How good it is for me in the mountains!” But the most amazing thing is that the mountain joyfully responds with a Sevenfold Echo! Because this mountain is legendary! Mount Watzmann is one of the highest and most inaccessible in Mountain Bavaria! Petrified King of the Bavarian Alps... It’s not for nothing that the most cunning fox of the Third Reich, Martin Bormann, built an “Eagle’s Nest” overlooking the Royal Lake and Mount Watzman as a gift to Hitler for his 50th birthday! And a fisherman’s family living on the lake for more than 300 years will welcome you with delicious smoked trout, prepared according to an old recipe, and offer you a mug of velvety Bavarian beer. On the way back, you can visit the famous schnapps brewery, where schnapps has been brewed from hot water since 1603. At your request, the owner of the enterprise himself will show and tell you how the famous variety of schnapps is produced. The store offers free tasting of different varieties of this unique warming drink, so popular throughout Europe. Come for the spring water of the Bavarian Alps and the smell of the world's best smoked trout wafting over the lake! Your guide Andrey Zalpius
