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Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich with Optional Wolfgangsee Boat Ride
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Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich with Optional Wolfgangsee Boat Ride

by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten

11 hours
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11 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€117.81€130.90Save 10%
2 adults × €58.91
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Overview

This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours, starting from Munich. The journey heads through the Bavarian Alps, passing Lake Chiemsee with panoramic views from the coach windows. Upon arrival in Salzburg, you receive a city map marked with key sights, along with an orientation walk by the guide lasting about 30 minutes. You then have roughly two to two and a half hours on your own to explore Salzburg, including landmarks such as Mirabell Castle, the birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart, the Getreidegasse shopping street, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the largest preserved fortress in Central Europe. After Salzburg, the tour continues through the Lake District. From April to October, you can choose to take a 35-minute boat ride on Lake Wolfgang between St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. If you opt out of the boat trip, the bus transfers you directly between these points. The stop includes about 20 to 35 minutes of free time. Returning to the bus, the route passes by lakes Fuschelsee, Krotensee, and Mondsee. In Mondsee village, you can see the church featured in the wedding scene of the film "The Sound of Music." The tour ends with the return drive to Munich. During the high season, the boat ride on Lake Wolfgang is available, while in the winter months from mid-November to mid-December, the tour includes a Christmas event at Wolfgangsee instead. A professional guide provides commentary throughout the trip, and the bus is air-conditioned. Note that hotel pickup is not provided, and entrance fees, meals, and gratuities are not included.

Highlights

Bus trip through the Bavarian Alps with views of Lake Chiemsee
Orientation walk and free time in Salzburg city center
Visit Mirabell Castle, Mozart's birthplace, Getreidegasse, and Hohensalzburg Fortress
Optional 35-minute boat ride on Lake Wolfgang from April to October
Scenic bus drive past Fuschelsee, Krotensee, and Mondsee lakes
See Mondsee church from the Sound of Music wedding scene

What's included

Services of a professional guide
Air-conditioned bus transport

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Admission fees

Itinerary

1

Salzburger Altstadt

The meeting point is at 08:10 in front of the Buddy Hotel at Karlsplatz 21, 80335 Munich. Departure is at 08:30 with explanations from the guide during the drive to Salzburg. Arrival is between 11:00 and 11:30 at the bus terminal on Paris-Lodron-Straße. Passengers receive an English map of the city center with marked sights and detailed information from the guide. The group takes a 30-minute orientation walk through Salzburg’s city center. Free time lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for lunch, sightseeing, and shopping. Departure from the bus terminal on Paris-Lodron-Straße is between 14:15 and 14:45 toward Lake Wolfgang, passing through the Lake District including Fuschelsee.

120 min

2

WolfgangseeSchifffahrt

The bus arrives at St. Wolfgang or St. Gilgen between 14:45 and 15:15. Guests have approximately 20 to 35 minutes of free time before the optional boat trip on Lake Wolfgang. The boat ride lasts about 35 minutes, crossing between St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. Guests who do not take the boat are transported by bus to the meeting point, a trip of about 30 minutes. Departure from the lake area is between 16:15 and 16:30.

90 min

3

Mondsee

The bus travels through the Lake District, passing lakes Krotensee and Mondsee. In Mondsee village, the church used in the wedding scene of the film "The Sound of Music" is visible from the bus.

Meeting point

Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr., Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

End point

Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr., Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

Languages

German (audio)Russian (audio)Portuguese (audio)English (audio)Japanese (audio)English (guide)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
A valid passport is required on the day of travel
Boat trips on Wolfgangsee operate only from April to October; in winter, the tour spends more time in Salzburg
Audio guides are available if possible in German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, and Spanish
Participants must be able to walk with the group
Total
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