Helicopter Tour · Salzburg
How to choose
All 4 tours depart from Salzburg Airport and are operated by Heli Salzkammergut, so the real decision comes down to budget and time commitment. The entry-level flights (250 € and 290 €) run 1h to 1.5h and cover the High Tauern or the Eastern Alps, delivering raw aerial sensation at a fraction of the premium price. Step up to the private experiences (1 210 € and 1 950 €) for a full 3h in the air, with a mountain hut stop in the Dachstein or an alpine lunch over the Eastern Alps. Every option is rated "Everybody welcome," meaning zero prior experience required. Short on time? Go for the 250 € or 290 € option. Want total immersion and a meal at altitude? The 1 950 € private tour is the only pick. Your deciding factor: duration in the air versus total budget.
4 offers available
Our picks
Helicopter Flight from Laakirchen to the High Tauern, Salzburg
At 250 €, this 1h to 1.5h flight over the High Tauern is the lowest-cost way to get airborne over the Austrian Alps.
Helicopter Flight over the Eastern Alps from Salzburg
At 290 €, the Eastern Alps circuit spans the widest mountain panorama available in the 1h to 1.5h format.
Private Helicopter Tour and Mountain Hut Visit in the Dachstein, Salzburg
3h of flight plus a mountain hut landing in the Dachstein for 1 210 €, no equivalent ground-time option in the lineup.
Private Helicopter Tour and Lunch in the Eastern Alps from Salzburg
The 1 950 € private tour combines 3h airtime with an alpine lunch, the highest-intensity end-to-end experience on offer.
Frequently asked questions
How high do you fly during a helicopter tour over Salzburg?
Flight altitude varies by route and weather conditions, but tours cross the High Tauern and the Eastern Alps, meaning you're flying over high-mountain terrain. Your pilot adjusts altitude throughout to maximize the views over glaciers, ridgelines and alpine lakes.
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
Most passengers report the sharpest rush when the helicopter banks low over a mountain ridge or descends into a valley. On the Dachstein private tour, the landing at a mountain hut adds a direct contact with the alpine environment that aerial circuits alone don't deliver.
Do I need any prior experience or fitness level?
None. All 4 tours are listed as 'Everybody welcome,' with no physical requirements. You sit, strap in and the pilot does the rest.
How long are the tours, and which one gives the most airtime?
The two entry tours run 1h to 1.5h each. Both private tours go up to 3h, making them the clear choice if maximum airtime is the priority.
Are the tours conducted in English?
Yes. All tours with Heli Salzkammergut are available in both English and German, so communication with the pilot is not a concern regardless of your language.
What's the difference between the two private tours at 1 210 € and 1 950 €?
Both run 3h, but the 1 210 € option includes a stop at a mountain hut in the Dachstein massif, while the 1 950 € tour adds a full lunch in the Eastern Alps. The price gap reflects the dining experience, not extra airtime.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8°C | 127.4 mm | Poor |
| February | 2.1°C | 108.4 mm | Poor |
| March | 4.1°C | 132.6 mm | Poor |
| April | 9.6°C | 173.9 mm | Poor |
| May | 12.4°C | 199.7 mm | Possible |
| June | 16.7°C | 274.8 mm | Possible |
| July | 19.4°C | 233.3 mm | Possible |
| August | 18.9°C | 170.9 mm | Possible |
| September | 16.1°C | 143.1 mm | Good |
| October | 10.7°C | 106.8 mm | Possible |
| November | 5.3°C | 106 mm | Possible |
| December | -1.2°C | 139.9 mm | Poor |
Practical info
Equipment
All tours welcome participants of any fitness level, so no technical gear is needed. Dress in warm layers regardless of the season: temperatures drop significantly at altitude over the Alps, and the 3h private tours expose you to extended high-mountain conditions.
Getting there
All tours depart from Salzburg Airport (Innsbrucker Bundesstraße 95, 5020 Salzburg), reachable by taxi or bus from Salzburg city center in under 15 minutes.
See also
Other activities in Salzburg
Updated March 2026