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Austria • Mountains and Lakes

The Original Sound of Music Tour since 1967 from Salzburg Combining both historical Salzburg and the breathtaking lake and mountain region of the Salzkammergut, relive the making of the ‘Sound of Music’ and visit many of the film locations. The tour reveals not only background stories of the movie but also the history and culture of the region. Ice Caves Werfen Travel from Salzburg through the Salzach valley to Werfen for a beautiful view of the 11th century Hohenwerfen Fortress, providing Salzburg’s world famous silhouette. Upon arrival, travel via cable car before walking to the entrance of the world’s largest Ice Caves. Accompanied by a guide walk through the ice caves prepare yourself for an amazing ice cave experience, with an average summer temperature of 0˚ Celsius. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to admire nature’s ice sculpture within a world of ice giants! Munich the capital of Bavaria, from Salzburg Get to know the capital of Bavaria by a combination of driving and walking to its most important sights. See Karlsplatz, Nymphenburg Palace Garden, Olympic Complex, Schwabing and Bogenhaus district by car and Royal Residence, Odeonsplatz, Frauenkirche cathedral and Marienpaltz by foot. Salt Mines (Hallein), from Salzburg The tour will take you from Salzburg straight to the entrance of the salt mines. Here you will be given overalls to protect your clothing before climbing aboard the miner’s railway to travel down into the shafts. An expert guide will lead you through the maze of branching tunnels and explain the fascinating history of alpine salt-mining. The adventure continues with a slide, taking you yet deeper down into the ground – an exciting experience for young and old! Finally, right at the bottom of the mine, you will climb aboard a raft, to journey across the extraordinary underground salt lake. Innsbruck City Tour Enjoy Innsbruck on a tour that combines a car tour with a walking tour. You could explore by car Innsbruck’s oldest parts, St. Nicolas, over the Inn Bridge up to the Bergisel, today’s ski jumping hill for the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. Pass at Maria-Theresia’s Arch of Triumph and return to the starting point. The rest of Innsbruck you can discover on foot: the imperial court church, the St. James cathedral and the famous golden roof. Swarovski Crystal World, from Innsbruck Over 110 years after its creation, Swarovski remains a family-run enterprise. Visit the 14 scintillating Chambers of Wonder designed by multimedia artist André Heller. In this magical place, you will encounter modern art as well as ancient history. Visit the Giant and his garden and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty, inspiration and energy, then buy some shimmering souvenirs in the Crystal Stage shopping area.

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Salzburg Hellbrunn Castle

186 Combine your stay in the mountains with a city stay in Vienna or Munich.