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Sound of Music - Austria

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Discover the beauty of the Austrian Lake District on our Sound of Music tour as we explore the charming city of Salzburg, visit the abbey of Mondsee well known from scenes from the Sound of Music film, as well as crossing over into Germany to visit Berchtesgaden and the famous Eagle’s Nest.

HOTEL

Hotel Lindner, Vöcklabruck ***

The traditional Hotel Lindner is centrally located but in a quiet location in Vöcklabruck, at the gateway to the enchanting Salzkammergut region of Austria.

• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Television with cable channels • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Terrace • Lift

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Following the Channel crossing to Calais we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO VÖCKLABRUCK

We complete the journey to our resort where we stay for the next five nights. (B, D)

Day 3

SOUND OF MUSIC & THE SALZKAMMERGUT

Today we visit the Salzkammergut region where we will stop in Mondsee to see the beautiful Baroque twin towered church that was featured in the wedding scene of the Sound of Music. Later we visit St Gilgen on the shores of Lake Wolfgang where we take a boat cruise across the lake to St Wolfgang and enjoy free time before returning to the hotel. (B, D)

Day 4

SALZBURG & SOUND OF MUSIC CITY TOUR

Our excursion today takes is the beautiful city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart an home to 'The Sound of Music'. A guided walking tour will show you the main historic sights and some of the film locations including the Residenz Platz. You will also have free time to explore the stunning Mirabel Gardens, see the quaint Glockenspiel Tower and visit the shops in the famous Gerieidegasse. This evening we will enjoy a Sound of Music Dinner Show. (B, D)

Day 5

BERCHTESGADEN & EAGLE'S NEST

Today we cross the border in to Germany and visit Berchtesgaden, chosen by Bavarian Kings as their summer residence. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, on top of one is the 'Eagle's Nest', a building given to Hitler for his 50th birthday. It is accessed only by special mountain buses and offers spectacular views. We continue on to Lake König or Kings Lake for free time. (B, D)

Day 6

TRAUNSEE & GMUNDEN

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Traunsee on our excursion to Gmunden where we will visit Gmundner Ceramics and also Schloss Ort, a complex of two castles on the island of Ort near Gmunden. (B, D)

Day 7

VÖCKLABRUCK TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B, D)

Day 8

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Published hotel information

Discover the beauty of the Austrian Lake District on our Sound of Music tour as we explore the charming city of Salzburg, visit the abbey of Mondsee well known from scenes from the Sound of Music film, as well as crossing over into Germany to visit Berchtesgaden and the famous Eagle’s Nest.

HOTEL

Hotel Lindner, Vöcklabruck ***

The traditional Hotel Lindner is centrally located but in a quiet location in Vöcklabruck, at the gateway to the enchanting Salzkammergut region of Austria.

• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Television with cable channels • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Terrace • Lift

hotel-lindner.com

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

Possible coach joining points

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

  • Bristol Aztec West — Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
  • Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
  • Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
  • Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
  • Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
  • Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
  • Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
  • Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
  • Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
  • Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
  • Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
  • Swansea St Marys Church — Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LP

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
26 June 2027Coach joining point — confirm with us

Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover.

8 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £1,149
£1,124
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