- Days 1–4Salzburg
- Days 5–8Munich
- Days 1–4Salzburg
- Days 5–8Munich
The Sound of Music: A Scenic Journey through Austria and Germany
Journey into the hills of The Sound of Music on this curated tour that whisks you across Austria and Germany. Breathe in the views of the snow-tipped Austrian Alps, humming 'Edelweiss' as you frolic in alpine meadows. You'll saunter between film locations in Salzburg, where cobbled plazas lead to medieval abbeys and the gardens of ‘Do-Re-Mi’. Discover Mozart's legacy before hopping to Munich, Bavaria's cultural capital. See city highlights and savour pretzels; in the end, you'll feel hard-pressed to say 'So Long, Farewell'.
Trip Highlights
- Visit movie locations during a Sound of Music tour
- Hear stories about the von Trapp family from a relative
- Go back in time with a concert of Mozart's greatest pieces
- Learn how to prepare traditional Austrian desserts
- Uncover the history of the Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden
- Recreate soft Bavarian pretzels
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–4
Welcome to Salzburg, where the hills are alive
Casting its eye to the Hohensalzburg Fortress on the banks of the Salzach River in Northeastern Austria, Salzburg has bewitched its visitors for centuries with its fairytale charm that delicately combines with an air of high sophistication; afar, the snowy peaks of the Austrian Alps look like they’ve been plucked straight from a storybook.
Known as Austria’s Baroque Jewel, perfectly preserved Baroque buildings sculpt the city, particularly its Old Town, also called Altstadt. Here, along Getreidegasse, you’ll walk in Mozart’s footsteps, where you’ll find his birthplace. To this day, lavish concert halls, where he once performed, still ring with his classic symphonies.
Also deeply interwoven with Salzburg’s musical legacy is the movie musical, The Sound of Music. On a Sound of Music tour, you‘ll reminisce the heartwarming story of Maria and the von Trapp family, by visiting various set locations, including the Mirabell Palace and its majestic gardens, where the von Trapp children sang and twirled to ‘Do-Re-Mi’.
Retrace the steps of the von Trapp family
Climb Every Mountain
Do-Re-Mi
Head into the Austrian Alps
Relive the legendary scenes from one of the world’s most beloved musicals, The Sound of Music. As you trace the touching story of Maria and the von Trapp family, you’ll explore several movie locations across the Austrian Alps while immersing yourself in the otherworldly beauty of meadow-carpeted mountains overlooking snow-dusted peaks.
Stroll Salzburg with Elisabeth von Trapp
Your host, Elisabeth von Trapp, is the granddaughter of Georg von Trapp, who was the head of the singing von Trapp family. As you wander across Salzburg, Elisabeth brings the movie to life by sharing personal stories about the family.
You’ll also discover Sound of Music Salzburg filming locations where characters such as Maria and the von Trapp children belted out cherished tunes like ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’. Upon reaching St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Elisabeth soulfully serenades you with an intimate performance.
Where you could stay
Make it mine
A Night of Mozart
Salzburg's Sweet Side
Across the Border
Step back into the year 1790
Delve into the legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the city of his birth. Set in the candlelit Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery whose history dates back to 696, you’ll experience an evening filled with classical music that evokes a night in 1790.
Artists donning 18th-century fashion perform Mozart’s celebrated compositions while you dine on gourmet cuisine based on historical recipes within Europe’s oldest restaurant.
Make Austrian desserts from scratch
In an immersive cooking class, you’ll try your hand at crafting two classic Austrian desserts: apple strudel and Salzburger nockerl.
Discover the secrets of timeless techniques as you learn to make and stretch paper-thin strudel dough before draping it with a delicious apple filling.
You’ll also create the sweet and airy Salzburger nockerl, a speciality from Salzburg, made of three fluffy dumplings that seemingly melt in your mouth.
Tour Obersalzberg and the Eagles Nest
You’ll cross the Austrian-German border into Berchtesgaden, Germany, where you’ll tour the Dokumentation Obersalzberg, a former mountainside retreat used by Nazi leaders. Its museum details its history and remembers the victims of the Nazi regime.
Then, you’ll visit the Eagle’s Nest or the Kehlsteinhaus, where Nazi officials held meetings. Perched on the summit of Kehlstein, you’re greeted by a panorama of the alpine countryside and surrounding mountains.
Days 5–8
Into the heart of Bavaria
Not far from Salzburg is Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Coined the ‘City of Art and Beer’, it’s no surprise that Munich’s art scene is extensive, and its beer culture is equally diverse — come October, it hosts the largest beer festival in the world.
Munich’s museums and art galleries invite you to peruse everything from Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces to ancient sculptures and contemporary pieces. Art props its streets, too, given their varied architecture, which includes brutalism and art nouveau.
You’ll also marvel at classic Bavarian buildings in the Altstadt or Old Town, home to the Marienplatz, the city’s pulsating heart, where you can enjoy many Bavarian specialities, like the Müncher weiβwurst (white sausage) and the Bavarian pretzl (pretzel).
Where you could stay
Make it mine
Twist it Up
City Sights
Path of Remembrance
Take part in a pretzel workshop
Get a taste of Bavarian food culture with a fun pretzel workshop in a traditional pub. Starting with the yeast dough, you will learn the techniques of forming and baking these soft but delightfully chewy snacks.
See Munich's highlights
With a private guide, you’ll tour the classical Greek-style temple buildings of the King’s Square before browsing the Pinakothek art museums.
You’ll also see the Hall of Generals monument and the Angel of Peace. Other destinations include the House of Arts, the Bavarian National Museum, the Palace of Nymphenburg and the Olympic Park.
Finally, you’ll visit Schwabing, a bohemian area, and drive along Ludwig Street to see its magnificent buildings.
Visit Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp was the longest-running concentration camp in Nazi Germany. Today, Dachau functions as a memorial, educating its visitors on the atrocities that happened there. By walking its Path of Remembrance, you’ll learn about the daily lives and fate of its prisoners.
Jacada was wonderful to work with. They took all the heavy lifting of planning our trip, picking the right hotels, finding tour guides, transfers/rides, etc. They made our first family trip to Europe very memorable.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
