Sound of Music Tour Salzburg

Sightseeing tour on the footsteps of Family Trapp in Salzburg

Visitors from all over the world use the opportunity to see the locations in the beautiful city of Salzburg in Austria, where the motion picture 'The Sound of Music' was shot. Especially among fans from overseas “The Sound of Music” has reached a unique status and an incredible popularity - and many of them dream of following Maria von Trapp (Julie Andrews) footsteps at least once in their life.

Following the enormous success of the stage musical "Sound of Music" (written and composed by Rogers and Hammerstein - the work was performed on Broadway almost 1500 times, won 6 Tony awards and sold more than 3 million records), Robert Wise produced and directed the movie of the same name – The Sound of Music.

In 1965 “The Sound of Music” was nominated for 10 Oscars and actually won 5: best picture, best director, best sound recording, best script and best musical adoption. For Julie Andrews, who took the leading role, the movie heralded the start of an incomparable international film career. She herself once said in an interview that she considered it an honour to have been involved in a movie which had brought so much happiness to so many people.

The motion picture itself is based on a true story. Born in Vienna, Maria von Kutschera (Julie Andrews) was living as a novice candidate at the Benedictine Convent on Nonnberg in Salzburg when she was sent by her Mother Superior as a governess to the household of Baron Georg von Trapp to look after his seven children, left motherless after the death of his wife. Shortly afterwards Maria became the Baron's wife and in the early 30's she founded a family choir with which she undertook frequent public performances whilst they remained in Austria. After fleeing the country on Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938, the Trapp family had no income other than that drawn from their musical performances. Their success in the USA, however, proved sufficient to enable them to settle there and, in 1941, to purchase a farm in Stowe, Vermont, which ultimately became the Trapp Family Lodge. Today the Trapp Family Lodge is a hotel.

Now, for your visit to Salzburg, here is a list of the locations where the film “The Sound of Music” was shot:

The Benedictine Convent on Nonnberg, Salzburg: it is here that Julie Andrews sings 'Maria'

Mirabell Gardens and Mirabell Palace, Salzburg: Maria and the children sing 'Do-Re-Mi'

Residenz Square and Residenz Fountain, Salzburg: Maria crosses the Residenz square in a bus on her way from Nonnberg Convent to the Trapp Villa singing 'I have confidence in me'

Felsenreitschule, Salzburg: here, the Trapp Family performed its farewell song and Baron von Trapp sang Edelweiss

St. Peter's Cemetery, Salzburg: it was here that the dramatic flight scenes were filmed

Leopoldskron Palace, Salzburg: the façade facing the lake represented the von Trapp residence

The Sound of Music Pavillon, Salzburg: can be found at Hellbrunn Palace today, in the movie it was still located at Leopoldskron Palace. One of the most famous and romantic scenes were filmed here: 'I am 16 going on 17'

Frohnburg Palace, Salzburg: courtyard and main front were used as a backdrop

Other scenes where filmed outside the city of Salzburg, for example at Anif Palace near Hellbrunn, Castle Hohenwerfen in the Tennengau region, and in famous destination in the Salzkammergut area: Mondsee, Fuschl am See, St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgang.

“The Sound of Music” Dinner Show

Show about the world famous movie 'The Sound of Music' in the traditional restaurant Sternbrau in Salzburg.

Sound of Music Dinner Show,
tel. ++43/662/82 66 17,
fax ++43/662/82 66 171,
soundofmusicshow@aon.at

Season: Daily from May 10 to October 10, 2004, at Sternbräu Dinner Theatre

Meet the Sound of Music singers live on stage. Programme includes Maria von Trapp - video, live stage-performance and all of the popular melodies. All entertainment during the show (and optional dinner) will be in English.

The Sound of Music sightseeing tour – Visit original scenes in Salzburg City and the Salzkammergut area, Austria.

Being on the footsteps of the Trapp Family

One of the most popular tours is the original Sound of Music sightseeing tour. Experience a wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound of Music motion picture soundtrack. An English speaking guide not only shows you the highlights of the movie "The Sound of Music" but also the historical and architectural landmarks in the city of Salzburg, as well as a part of the picturesque Lake District in the Salzkammergut area, Austria. See and hear it all in approx. 4 hours.