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Sound of Music Tour Salzburg: Film locations and Alpine lakes
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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour: Alpine Village & Lake Views

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Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight near Innsbruck
Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight near Innsbruck★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (363)1hYou’ll feel your heart race as you run off into open sky with an experienced pilot guiding you over Stubai Valley’s peaks and villages. Glide past glaciers and Innsbruck’s Nordkette, try steering if you’re brave enough, and land safely with all gear provided. It’s not just about the view — it’s that strange mix of nerves and awe you’ll remember.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 125View ›
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Lakes Full Day Minivan Tour
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Lakes Full Day Minivan Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (119)8hYou leave Salzburg in a small minivan, drive through the Salzkammergut lakes and mountain villages, and arrive at UNESCO Hallstatt with four hours to explore on your own. The return route takes you through Alpine ski towns and past the historic salt mines. Hotel pickup and drop-off near Mirabell Gardens are included, and the group stays under eight people.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut without renting a car or joining a large group tour. Expect a full day out—the drive and stops take time, but that's what lets you have four unrushed hours in Hallstatt itself instead of a quick photo visit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 139View ›
Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Elferlift Ride
Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Elferlift Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (190)1hYou’ll meet your certified tandem pilot in Neustift before riding the Elferlift up into the heart of Tyrol’s mountains. After a short run, you’ll glide high above Stubai Valley with sweeping views of peaks and villages below. Photos are included, plus time to relax back at the flight school lounge after landing — it’s an experience that lingers long after your feet touch down.Free cancellationfrom€ 135View ›
Apple Strudel & Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg: Make & Eat
Apple Strudel & Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg: Make & Eat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (156)2hA hands-on cooking class in Salzburg where you make apple strudel and Salzburg pretzels under a chef's guidance, then eat them with goulash and listen to live classical music. All ingredients and tools are provided; the class runs 2 hours and welcomes children from age 7. English-speaking guide included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually cook, not watch—the small group and hands-on setup mean you're at the stove the whole time, not standing in the back of a room. The meal and live music at the end make it a full evening, not just a class that ends when the timer goes off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%from€ 85View ›
Innsbruck eBike Tours: Alpine Forest Roads & Mountain Views
Innsbruck eBike Tours: Alpine Forest Roads & Mountain Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (143)4hYou ride 20–40km through the Austrian Alps on professionally maintained eBikes with a certified guide, climbing 500–1,000 meters on gravel forest roads. The tour includes a stop at a mountain restaurant and covers terrain designed for safety and views, not technical skill. Bike rental costs €50 extra and can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?Right for riders who want to cover real distance and elevation in the Austrian Alps without the technical skill or leg power a regular mountain bike demands — the eBike motor and gravel-road routes are what make that possible in a single day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 115View ›
Innsbruck Tandem Paragliding: Stubai Valley & Glacier Views
Innsbruck Tandem Paragliding: Stubai Valley & Glacier Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (130)1hYou ride the cable car to Elfer Station, meet your certified pilot, walk to the launch point, and take off for a 30–45 minute flight over the Stubai Glacier and valley with Innsbruck visible on the horizon. All safety gear is provided, and you receive a flight diploma. The experience suits anyone in reasonable health who isn't pregnant and wants to see the Austrian Alps from above without doing the climbing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Stubai Glacier and Innsbruck from above without climbing or technical skill — the pilot does all the work, and the fixed flight time means you know exactly what you're getting into.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 125View ›
Salzburg: Austrian Apple Strudel & Christmas Cookie Cooking Class
Salzburg: Austrian Apple Strudel & Christmas Cookie Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (185)1h 30mYou'll prepare an Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies from scratch under a chef's guidance, working at your own table in a group of no more than fifteen. Lunch and all ingredients are included, and you take home everything you've baked in a bag. The whole class runs a few hours and suits families as well as solo travelers or couples.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real Austrian recipe hands-on and leave with something you've actually made—the small-group setup and chef's direct guidance mean you're not watching from the sidelines, and the lunch break keeps the pace human instead of rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%from€ 65View ›
Salzburg & Hallstatt: Sound of Music Movie Tour Day Trip
Salzburg & Hallstatt: Sound of Music Movie Tour Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (228)8hYou’ll follow The Sound of Music trail from Salzburg’s old town to Hellbrunn Palace’s gazebo, then wind through Austria’s lake district before two free hours exploring Hallstatt at your own pace. With stories from your local guide and film spots along the way, it’s a day full of nostalgia and scenery you might not forget soon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%from€ 154View ›
Salzburg: Hallstatt, 5 Fingers & Salzkammergut Lakes Day Trip
Salzburg: Hallstatt, 5 Fingers & Salzkammergut Lakes Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (263)8hYou're picked up at your hotel and driven through the Salzkammergut lakes region, stopping for views of Lake Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. A cable car takes you to 5 Fingers, where a short hike connects five viewing platforms at 2,100 meters. You spend time in Hallstatt on Lake Hallstättersee, then return via medieval Alpine towns and the historic salt mines. The whole day is eight to nine hours, and you're back near the city center by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Salzkammergut highlights — the lakes, the famous village, and the high-altitude views — without renting a car or piecing together public transport; the small minivan and fixed itinerary mean you see all three in one day and get back to Salzburg by evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 139View ›
Salzburg Fortress: Mozart Concert & VIP Dinner with City Views
Salzburg Fortress: Mozart Concert & VIP Dinner with City Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (152)3h 30mYou’ll ride up to Salzburg Fortress by funicular for a VIP dinner with panoramic views before settling in for an intimate Mozart concert in the historic halls above the city. Expect local flavors like white wine soup and Salzburger Nockerl, festive music (especially around Christmas), and small moments of warmth you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 130View ›

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Innsbruck Self-Guided Walking Tour: Scavenger Hunt & Highlights
Innsbruck Self-Guided Walking Tour: Scavenger Hunt & Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (12)2hA self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour in Innsbruck where you download an app, navigate a 1.8km route, and solve riddles at 10+ major sites including the Golden Roof, Hofburg, and Stadtturm. Start anytime, pause for a break or a meal, and resume whenever you're ready—your access lasts a full year. The app includes GPS navigation, local restaurant and shop tips, and text-to-speech narration in six languages.Is it for me?This is a self-guided tour, so you move at your own pace with no guide or group schedule—ideal if you want to linger at a café, skip a stop, or come back another day to finish. If you prefer a guide leading the way and a fixed itinerary, a led walking tour would suit you better.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 5View ›
Graz Old Town Puzzle Rally: 18 Riddles & No App
Graz Old Town Puzzle Rally: 18 Riddles & No App★★★★★★★★★★ 4.25 (12)1h 30mYou solve 18 riddles scattered across Graz's old town — from the Schlossberg bell tower to Graz Castle — using only your phone and your eyes. The 3.6-kilometer walk takes about 1.5 hours, but you set the pace and can play anytime within a year of purchase. No guide, no app download, no fixed schedule means you start right away and explore at your own rhythm.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Graz on their own terms without a guide talking at them, or for groups that enjoy a bit of friendly competition. Expect a 1.5-hour walk at your own pace with riddles that require you to actually look at the buildings and streets around you — that's what makes it stick in your memory instead of feeling like a checklist.Free cancellationfrom€ 22View ›
Salzburg: Mozart & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour
Salzburg: Mozart & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (323)2hYou walk Salzburg's Old Town with a licensed guide for two hours, hitting Mirabell Gardens (free entry), Mozart's Birthplace exterior, the Cathedral, and a dozen hidden corners most visitors miss. The guide handles the stories and timing; you handle the camera and comfortable shoes. Small groups mean you're not lost in a crowd, and the fixed route gets you back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers with two hours in Salzburg who want Mozart's story, the Sound of Music connection, and the Cathedral without arranging entry or navigating the Old Town alone. Expect steady walking on historic streets and cobblestones — that's what lets the guide show you both the famous spots and the corners locals actually use.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 35View ›
Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress & Funicular
Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress & Funicular★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (265)1h 30mYou ride the included funicular to the fortress, sit through a 1.5-hour Mozart concert performed by international soloists in a historic hall, and descend to see Salzburg illuminated at night. Smart casual dress is required, and the performance runs April through December with different halls depending on the season.Is it for me?Book this if you want a classical concert that feels like an event rather than just a performance — the fortress location and city views are what make the evening memorable, and the included funicular means you don't have to figure out the steep walk up.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%from€ 43View ›
Salzburg Marionette Theater: Nutcracker ticket with seat
Salzburg Marionette Theater: Nutcracker ticket with seat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (10)1h 35mYou’ll step into Salzburg’s historic Marionette Theater and watch The Nutcracker unfold with handcrafted puppets and live music. Feel the magic of Tchaikovsky’s ballet from your reserved seat as local puppeteers bring every character to life — it’s an experience you’ll remember long after you leave the golden glow of that baroque hall.Free cancellationKids −65%from€ 43View ›
Innsbruck cable car to Hafelekar: 30 minutes to 2,300m
Innsbruck cable car to Hafelekar: 30 minutes to 2,300m★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (275)2hYou’ll glide from Innsbruck’s lively center straight up to Hafelekar peak by cable car, watching the city fade into mountain silence in just half an hour. Expect wide windows for panoramic views, easy access for strollers or wheelchairs, and a real sense of being somewhere high above everyday life—even if your hair gets wild in the wind.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%from€ 56View ›
Apple Strudel & Salzburg Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg
Apple Strudel & Salzburg Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (30)1h 30mThis hands-on cooking class in Salzburg teaches you to make traditional Apple Strudel and a Salzburg pretzel from scratch, guided step-by-step by an experienced chef in a cooking school built into one of the city's oldest quarters. The class runs 90 minutes, includes lunch with your freshly baked pretzel and goulash stew (vegetarian or vegan available), plus your warm Apple Strudel for dessert. No prior cooking experience is needed, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the class fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving you free to explore other parts of Salzburg before or after. It's built for small groups and works equally well for couples, families with children from age 5, and friends who want to cook together rather than just watch a demonstration.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −38%from€ 65View ›
Salzburg: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Salzburg: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (241)3hYou’ll step into Salzburg’s oldest restaurant for a candlelit Mozart dinner concert, sharing tables with fellow travelers as musicians play arias from “The Magic Flute” and “Don Giovanni.” Taste recipes from Mozart’s era between performances, watch the flicker of candlelight on Baroque walls, and leave feeling like you’ve borrowed an evening from another time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 85View ›
Innsbruck Walking Tour: Local Guide, Top Sights & Tips
Innsbruck Walking Tour: Local Guide, Top Sights & Tips★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (12)1h–1h 30mExperience Innsbruck’s iconic Golden Roof up close, wander lively old town streets with a local guide, and discover stories behind landmarks like Dom St. Jakob and Triumphpforte. Get real recommendations for food and bars—plus those small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.Free cancellationKids −93%from€ 99View ›
Salzburg: Christmas Horse Sleigh Ride & Dachstein Alpine Day Trip
Salzburg: Christmas Horse Sleigh Ride & Dachstein Alpine Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (154)8hYou're picked up from your Salzburg hotel and driven to Ramsau, a village at 3,700 feet near the Dachstein glacier. After lunch at a local inn, you spend two hours on a horse-drawn sleigh through Alpine forest and meadow, then return via a different scenic route through Filzmoos. The coach is climate-controlled, your guide is professional, and the whole experience is built around the sleigh ride itself—not a rushed add-on to a longer itinerary.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Salzburg who want a full Alpine day without arranging their own transport to the mountains. Plan for about eight hours out, which is what allows time for the drive, the sleigh ride, lunch, and the scenic return route without rushing any part of it.Free cancellationKids −33%from€ 125View ›
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