Original Sound of Music Tour

Experience the Magic of The Sound of Music in Salzburg:

Enjoy a memorable journey through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg and the breathtaking landscapes featured in the opening scenes of the beloved film The Sound of Music. Accompanied by a knowledgeable live guide, discover the iconic locations that brought the story to life on screen.

Iconic Filming Locations:

The tour takes you to several authentic locations featured in The Sound of Music, including:

• Mirabell Gardens & Pegasus Fountain – the picturesque setting where Maria and the children performed and danced in the famous musical scenes.

• Leopoldskron Palace – admire views across the lake towards the palace, which represented the Trapp family home in the film and is now a luxury hotel.

• Hellbrunn Palace – associated with several memorable musical scenes from the movie.

• The Gazebo – now located at Hellbrunn Palace, this is where Baron von Trapp famously kissed Maria for the first time.

• Mondsee Church – the beautiful church where Maria and Baron von Trapp were married in the film.
  

Discover the Real Story Behind the Film:

The story that inspired The Sound of Music is deeply connected with Salzburg and its surrounding region. Many scenes were filmed at authentic locations throughout the city and nearby countryside, allowing visitors to experience the landscapes that became famous through the movie.

The real-life story of the Trapp family began in Salzburg, where Maria was invited to teach Georg von Trapp’s children in 1926. The couple married in 1927, while the family later left Austria in 1938 to escape the Nazi regime. Their departure was considerably less dramatic than portrayed in the film.

Released in 1965, The Sound of Music was adapted from the successful 1959 stage musical and inspired by Maria von Trapp’s 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.