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The Sound of Music

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The Original Sound of Music Tour ®

Join our wonderful Original Sound of Music Tour ®. Start at Mirabell Gardens and visit the original film locations like Leopoldskron Palace, Nonnberg abbey and Hellbrunn Palace.

Follow the traces of the  Trapp family  and take a tour to Salzburg and its surroundings. Visit all of the  original film  settings and feel, how  Julie Andrews , the main character in the film, felt by playing  Maria von Trapp .

Relax and listen to the Original Sound of Music soundtrack.  You will not just see lots of highlights of the movie "The Sound of Music", but also get to know historical and architectural landmarks in the city as well as in the Lake District area.

Recommended by Rick Steves!

Book this tour online  on the Panorama Tours website!

Sound of Music - Private Half-Day Tour

Join us on our wonderful private Sound of Music Tour with breathtaking views!

Follow the traces of the  Trapp family  and take a tour through Salzburg and its surroundings. Visit the original film locations of the famous movie "The Sound of Music" filmed in 1964.

Right after release, the film became a tremendous success, awarded with 5 Oscars becoming the highest grossing movie ever and reaching cult status over the years.

Duration: 4 hours

Book this private tour  on the Panorama Tours website.

Sound of Music at Schloss Leopoldskron

The  Rococo-Palace Leopoldskron  will be your host for 2 overnights and this building is famous as it was  one of the movie locations of "The Sound of Music" . You stay overnight in one of the comfortable rooms of Meierhof and enjoy breakfast buffet whether at the Marble Hall or the ballroom of the palace.

Included services: 

• 2 x overnights/buffet breakfast at Schloss Leopoldskron / House Meierhof
• Welcome drink
• Free bike rental, free WiFi, free usage of public pool Leopoldskron (in summer), 1 bottle water per person/day
• Original Sound of Music Tour ® with free hotel pick-up
• Sweet souvenir

Book this package online  on the Panorama Tours Website!

Sound of Music Special

Spend two nights in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg - a city full of history & culture.

Combine your city trip with the Original Sound of Music Tour ® and explore the orginal film locations.

Included services:

• 2 overnights in a centrally located 4-star hotel 
• Original Sound of Music Tour ® with hotel pick-up
• "Sound of Music" colouring book for children
• Information and leaflets of Salzburg await you upon your arrival at the hotel

Book this package online  on the Panorama Tours website!

Sound of Music & Hallstatt - Private Full-Day Tour

Combine our most popular tours with this private full day tour exploring the picturesque World Heritage City of Salzburg as well as the breathtaking landscape of the Lakes and Mountain area.

Visit the picturesque village of Hallstatt - a destination of most unique historical and cultural significance, be sure not to miss this hidden gem. 

  Book this combination online  on our Panorama Tours website.

Super Saver - Salt Mine Tour & Original Sound of Music Tour ®

Save money and enjoy one day in Salzburg and its surroundings, like the Lake District and Berchtesgaden.

Spend half a day and follow the footsteps of the Trapp Family, while you visit the orignal film locations from "The Sound of Music" during our Original Sound of Music Tour ®.

The other half day you visit the Salt Mine in Berchtesgaden.

Book this combination online  on our Panorama Tours Website.

The Sound of Music at Salzburg Marionette Theatre

Enjoy a wonderful evening at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre and spend some time with the marionette puppets playing the story of the famous movie "The Sound of Music".

Book the ticket online  on our Panorama Tours website.

Sound of Music Tour & Trail - Private Full-Day Tour

• Private tour to the Sound of Music film locations in Salzburg, Salzkammergut and Werfen
• Start your day with breakfast inside Schloss Leopoldskron
• Sing 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' at the real Gazebo, in the garden of  Hellbrunn Palace
• In Werfen hike on the new  Sound of Music   Trail  and have a break at the same meadow, where  Maria  sang “do re mi” with the children
• Lunch at Obauer one of the top three restaurants in Austria (optional)
• Visit the remarkable Fortress Hohenwerfen (also known from the movie), dating back over 900 years (optional)
• Visit the beautiful Lake District, Salzkammergut and the Sound of Music Wedding Cathedral in Mondsee 

Book this private tour online  on the Panorama Tours Website!

Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel & Noodles

Make your Original Sound of Music Tour ® even more special and treat yourself to a  3 course Sound of Music menu  after the tour at the  renowned traditional restaurant "s’Herzl" . 

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Check out our tours for fans of "The Sound of Music" in Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour, Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel & Noodles, Sound of Music Private Tours, Sound of Music Special Package, Sound of Music at Schloss Leopoldskron Package and many more.

The Original Sound of Music Tour

Adults 60.00€ | Children 30.00€

Are you a fan of The Sound of Music ? Then you can't miss this tour!

Relive with us the making-of the ‚Sound of Music‘ movie in and around Salzburg. This tour, which has been Salzburg’s most popular tour since 1967, is a combination of both historical Salzburg and the breathtaking Lakes and Mountains region . Our guide will show you many of the film locations from the ‘Sound of Music’ and share not only background stories of the movie but also the history and culture of the region. Find out with us whether the hills of Salzburg truly are alive with the ‘Sound of Music’ as you listen to the original movie Soundtrack along the way.

The whole tour is held in English !

Please meet us at Mirabellplatz / Corner Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg (Panorama Tours Bus Terminal) some minutes before the tour starts and show your ticket.

• Mirabell Gardens: Shown in many scenes including where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’.  
• The Gazebo: Where Rolf and Liesl sang ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’ and Maria and the Baron sang ‘Something Good’.  
• Palace of Leopoldskron: This historical palace and its ground provided many filming locations including the lake where the boating scene took place.  
• Nonnberg Abbey: This historical abbey was used both in the movie and the true story. In real life Maria and the Baron where married here in 1927.
• St. Gilgen/Lake Wolfgang: This picturesque area was featured in the opening sequence of the movie. The village of St. Gilgen is situated directly across from the famous Schafberg mountain.  
• Church of Mondsee: The Sound of Music Wedding Church. This historical church of Mondsee was the location of the movie wedding between Maria and the Baron.
• 09:15 AM & 14:00 PM

Mirabellplatz / Ecke Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1 , 5020   Vienna

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Sound of Music and Lakes & Mountains from Passau/Linz – Private Full-Day Tour

• Also available as Private tour

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English, German on request: Italian, French, Spanish

Visit “The Sound of Music” filming locations in the Mozart city Salzburg and discover the beautiful Salzkammergut on this tour from Passau or Linz

Discover the gorgeous Baroque city of Salzburg , declared a World Heritage Site by the UNSECO in 1997. The city looks back on centuries of rich history. It is where the true story of the Trapp family took place and where “The Sound of Music” was filmed. Visit the famous locations and sights featured in the movie and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Salzkammergut area.

The Sound of Music

Salzburg – let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start – not only home of one of the most famous classical composers in the world, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but also the filming location for the world-famous movie “The Sound of Music” .

Follow the traces of the Trapp Family on your private tour through Salzburg. See, for example, the Rococo Palace Leopoldskron from the viewpoint across the lake mirroring the palace or Nonnberg Abbey , where Maria was a novice. Visit the “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” Gazebo in the gardens around Hellbrunn Palace .

Lakes & Mountains - Salzkammergut

Continuing to the area known as “Salzkammergut” , be captivated by the breathtaking scenery of steep mountain sides and beautiful lakes. Look forward to visiting Mondsee where the romantic wedding scene in The Sound of Music was filmed. Enjoy a short break at the lake before heading back to your cruise ship.

FAQs Sound of Music and Lakes & Mountains from Passau/Linz

Which sound of music filming locations are there in salzburg.

Many scenes of the Sound of Music were filmed in Salzburg, including locations such as the Mirabell Gardens , Nonnberg Abbey or Leopoldskron Palace . Find out more about Salzburg and the Sound of Music here .

When is the Sound of Music and Lakes & Mountains Tour from Passau or Linz available?

The tour is available daily, all year around. In addition, we tailor this tour to your needs regarding pick-up place and time.

How many people can go on the tour?

This tour has a flat rate price that allows for up to 8 people.

Please notice:

You want an individual departure time or have questions concerning the program or bigger groups ? Then get in contact with Sarah Marie Herzl via e-mail [email protected] or telephone +43 662 / 88 32 11-23 .

We operate our tour either in a Volkswagen or Mercedes minivan (up to 8 passengers) or Mercedes limousine (up to 3 passengers) and are happy to arrange your private tour according to personal interests and individual needs .

Pick-up & drop-off in the designated harbor and at the pier. Please provide the following necessary information during the booking process: harbor (Passau or Linz), cruise line, preferred start time of your private tour, and if possible, ship name and pier number. In case of any amendments please contact +43 662 88 32 11 0 (during opening hours) or [email protected] .

For detailed pick-up arrangements , please contact Salzburg Panorama Tours +43 662 88 32 11 0 (during opening hours) or send an email to [email protected] at least 24 h prior arrival !

Entrance fees, food & baverages are not included and must be paid onsite.

Stefan Herzl

Hello, my name is Stefan Herzl and I’m really looking forward to show you my beautiful hometown Salzburg. I am a native Salzburg offering since 1976 various sightseeing tours in Salzburg & surroundings.

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Sound of Music & Hallstatt - Private Full-Day Tour

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Hallstatt from Passau/Linz – Private Full-Day Tour

Be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Hallstatt on this private tour to Hallstatt from Passau or Linz.

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Sound of Music Tour & Hiking Trail - Private Full-Day Tour

• Also available as Private tour

English & German on request: Italian, French, Spanish

Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start your tour in Werfen!  Upgrade your private Sound of Music Tour experience with the official Sound of Music Hiking Tail – a picture-perfect setting on the very famous   DO RE MI meadow where Maria and the children had their picnic. Take in breathtaking views of the famous surrounding Alps as well as the valley with the stunning Hohenwerfen Castle as a perfect backdrop dating back to 1077.  Continue your private tour following the traces of the Sound of Music musical film – becoming a worldwide hit reaching meanwhile cult status – to further film locations in Salzburg City as well as the Lake District .  See the Rococo Palace Schloss Leopoldskron from the famous viewpoint across the lake beautifully reflecting the palace in the water. Visit the 16 going on 17 Gazebo in the gardens of Hellbrunn Park as well as the hedge maze in the Mirabell Gardens . Be sure to patter the dwarfs on the head while rounding off the DO RE MI song.  Conclude your tour with a drive to the Lakes & Mountain Area enjoying the stunning settings being as captivating as the storyline itself. See picturesque town of Mondsee with the famous wedding cathedral where the romantic wedding in the movie was filmed - a perfect place to end a perfect day. Highlights

• Private Tour to The Sound of Music film locations in Salzburg City, Salzkammergut and Werfen
• In Werfen hike on the Sound of Music Trail and take a break at the same meadow, where  Maria sang “do re mi” with the children
• Sing 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' at the real Gazebo , in the garden of Hellbrunn Palace
• See Schloss Leopoldskron from the opposite side 
• Visit the beautiful Lake District , Salzkammergut, and the Sound of Music Wedding Cathedral in Mondsee

Please notice:

You want an individual departure time or have questions concerning the program or bigger groups ? Then get in contact with Sarah Marie Herzl via e-mail [email protected] or telephone +43 662 / 88 32 11-23 .

We operate our tours either in a minivan (up to 8 passengers) or Mercedes limousine (up to 3 passengers) and are happy to arrange your private tour according to personal interests and individual needs .

Entrance fees, food & baverages are not included and must be paid onsite.

Stefan Herzl

Hello, my name is Stefan Herzl and I’m really looking forward to show you my beautiful hometown Salzburg. I am a native Salzburg offering since 1976 various sightseeing tours in Salzburg & surroundings.

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The Sound of Music Tour

Explore original shooting locations on the Sound of Music Tour in all kinds of different ways: by bus, on foot or by bicycle. Whatever you choose, it’s bound to be a one-of-a-kind experience.

The life of the von Trapp family is intertwined with that of Salzburg itself. Every year, some 300,000 people visit important landmarks in the life of the von Trapp family and the story told by the movie. The fascinating life of former novice Maria von Trapp and her singing family became a world-wide success when the film was released in 1965, with Julie Andrews starring as Maria. The songs from " The Sound of Music " are famous around the globe.

Original shooting locations from the Sound of Music movie include:

Mirabell Gardens and the Pegasus Fountain (the dance scene with Maria and the children)

Schloss Leopoldskron (in the film, the house where the family lived)

Hellbrunn palace (singing scenes)

Nonnberg Convent (where the young Maria was a novice)

St. Gilgen / Wolfgangsee (opening scene of the movie)

Mondsee Basilica (wedding scene)

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Sound of Music Original Tour

Come and join us on a wonderful ride with breathtaking views and explore the original shooting locations from the sound of music in salzburg and the lake district including the wedding church in mondsee..

Tour the picturesque World Heritage City of Salzburg  as well as the beautiful landscapes where the opening scenes of the movie  The Sound of Music  were filmed with our live guide!

Sound of Music

Public tour

English , Deutsch

From € 60 per person

• Meeting point: Panorama Tours Bus Terminal
• Leopoldskron Palace
• Hellbrunn Palace
• View of Nonnberg Abbey from the bus
• Salzburg Lake District Area – St. Gilgen
• Mondsee – Wedding Chapel
• Mirabell Garden & Pegasus Fountain

Tour details

Meeting point.

Panorama Tours Bus Terminal , Mirabellplatz / corner Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg

Tour departs

Daily at 09:15 am and 2:00 pm (Jan – Dec)

Back at the meeting point

Live guide speaks

Tour operator.

Panorama Tours

Cancellation policy

24 hours  or more before start: full refund less 5% booking fees. After that time or no-show: no refund .

Accessibility

All ages welcome Children must be accompanied by an adult Suitable for people with limited mobility Wheelchair accessible

Professional live guide Transport and driver Vehicle with air condition

Food & Drink Entry fees

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Appropriate clothing Comfortable shoes

Film series

Full description.

The enormous success of The Sound of Music Broadway Musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein premiering in 1959 made film director Robert Wise and 250 crew members turn Salzburg and its surroundings into the Sound of Music filming location in 1964. And we took the Sound of Music film crew to the various locations where the famous movie was filmed.

Shortly after its release, the film became a tremendous success, receiving five Academy Awards , becoming the highest grossing movie ever and reaching cult status over the years. Both musical and film are based on The Story of the Trapp Family Singers written by Maria von Trapp in 1949.

Follow the traces of the Trapp family and take a tour through Salzburg and its surroundings. See the original film settings and just imagine being Julie Andrews , the main character in the film, playing Maria von Trapp.

Learn about the historical and architectural landmarks of Salzburg as well as the Lake District while enjoying the highlights of the movie. Relax and listen to the Original Sound of Music soundtrack and of course feel free to sing-along Edelweiss and many more…

Our live guide will tell you everything you need to know about The Sound of Music, the Trapp Familiy, the film locations and about the shooting.

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1. meeting point: panorama tours bus terminal.

Meeting point: Panorama Tours Bus Terminal, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg

2. Leopoldskron Palace

The Palace at Leopoldskron is the most beautiful rococo building in the Salzburg region. It was built in 1731 by Archbishop Leopold Count Firmian as a residence for his family.

After 1837, when the Firmian family sold the estate, the building changed owners many times. Leopoldskron was a gallery, then became property of a landlord, and even the King of Bavaria can be found under the list of owners.

When famous writer Max Reinhardt, founder of the Salzburg Festival, bought it in 1918, it was in sad condition. Reinhardt renovated it, however, to its original beauty and used its garden for theater performances. Since 1958, the building has been owned by the “Salzburg Seminar in American Studies”, an institution that focuses on economy problems.

Schloss Leopoldskron was one of the most important locations for the film: The rear view was used for the Trap Family home . The family drank lemonade with the baroness on the terrace. Maria and the baron dance on the balcony during the ball scene, and the children fell into the adjacent lake. The Venetian room from the castle was copied and used as the ballroom for the interior shootings which were done in the studios.

3. Hellbrunn Palace

Hellbrunn Palace, just a few kilometers south of the city, was built between 1613 and 1619 under the orders of Markus Sittikus von Hohenems.

As the Archbishop had spent part of his life in Italy he tried to recreate an Italian atmosphere in this castle and its gardens. Unlike many other palaces, Hellbrunn has undergone no style changes and so, even today, the visitor can enjoy the lively southern scenery of this renaissance park.

The artificial water games in Hellbrunn with numerous grottoes, trick fountains and the mechanical toy theater were built to entertain the noble guests of Archbishop Markus Sittikus. The Impressive frescoes in the palace halls are masterpieces of the 17th century by Donato Mascagni From Florence.

The Gazebo at Hellbrunn

One of the main sites from the film is the glass gazebo, setting for various love scenes, like Sixteen Going on Seventeen and Something Good . After a complete renovation, it was reconstructed in the park of Hellbrunn Palace. This is not the original setting, which was the garden of Leopoldskron Palace, but a more accessible one for visitors.

4. View of Nonnberg Abbey from the bus

Nonnberg Convent is the oldest female convent north of the Alps. It has been in continual existence since it was founded in the year 714 A.D.

In the course of its history, the Abbey was destroyed by fire several times, but it was always rebuilt by the rulers of the city and the church. Today’s building was erected in the early 16th century. The wooden Gothic altar by the sculptor Veit Stoss is especially worth seeing . It is located in the St. John’s Chapel near the gate.

The Abbey on the Nonnberg is significant both for the real Trapp story as well as for the movie. After graduating from college, Maria Augusta von Kutschera took a train to Salzburg to present herself as a candidate for the novitiate of the Benedictine Sisterhood. After serving as a governess outside the abbey she and Baron von Trappmarried in the Abbey Church in 1927.

The Sound of Music scenes shot here include the opening part where nuns go to mass and Maria returns too late. The performance for the song “Maria” was staged in the courtyard of the Abbey. The children came to the Abbey’s gate to ask Maria to return to their home. The escape scene, with the cars parked outside the Abbey gate, was also shot in the original spot.

5. Salzburg Lake District Area – St. Gilgen

St. Gilgen is situated on another popular lake of the Salzkammergut, the Wolfgangsee . Mozart’s mother, Anna Pertl, was born here. That is why a little Mozart museum has been set up in the city center.

6. Mondsee – Wedding Chapel

A large cathedral dominates the small town of Mondsee. It was once the heart of an important monastery. Founded in 748 on the ruins of a roman settlement, it influenced the culture of the region for more than a thousand years until it was dissolved in 1792. The wedding scene in the movie was filmed here, Maria , led by Liesl , walked down the aisle to meet the baron in front of the main altar.

7. Mirabell Garden & Pegasus Fountain

Its characteristic, large, symmetrical flowerbeds make this garden a good example of a typical Baroque park.

It was built in the 18th century following the plans of the famous architect F ischer von Erlach . Countless statues inspired by Greek myths can be seen throughout the park which is centered by a big fountain. In the film, Maria and the children danced around the Fountain singing “Do-Re-Mi”.

The Pegasus fountain next to the 17th century palace can also be spotted in the movie. The stairs leading up to the rose hill were part of the choreography as well.

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