vienna to salzburg sound of music tour

Tour Details

'the original sound of music' day trip to salzburg by rail from vienna.

Duration: 14 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

While visiting Vienna, take a trip to Salzburg and discover the story behind the legendary Broadway musical and American film 'The Sound of Music.' Depart Vienna by train and follow the footsteps of Maria (played by Julie Andrews) and Georg Von Trapp (played by Christopher Plummer) as you discover breathtaking landscapes and locations made famous by the film such as Lake Wolfgang, Mondsee Cathedral and Leopoldskron Castle. Choose to start your day with an optional historical walking tour through Salzburg's beautiful old town and see its architectural landmarks including Mirabell Palace and Mozart House.

Take a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg by train to discover the area’s beautiful locations made famous by the film The Sound of Music.

You'll depart in the morning from Vienna and embark on a 2.5-hour train ride (included) to Salzburg while admiring the beautiful Austrian countryside. Upon arrival, spend the morning discovering the city independently or take an optional historical walking tour before you begin your Original Sound of Music Tour.

Salzburg Historical Walking Tour (optional) If you wish, start your Salzburg experience with a fascinating historical walking tour of Salzburg with your local guide. Walk 10 minutes from the Salzburg train station and meet your guide at impressive Mirabell Palace (Mirabellplatz) for a 2-hour walking tour of Salzburg's historical sites. Explore Salzburg's Baroque old town with its beautiful churches and cathedrals and travel back in time as you learn about famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born here. See the city’s must-see attractions like the Mozart House and St Peter's Monastery. Cross the Salzach River; stop at Salzburg Cathedral; and stroll down the elegant Getreidegasse shopping street.

Return to Mirabell Palace and enjoy half an hour of free time for lunch (own expense) and shopping before starting your afternoon tour.

Original Sound of Music Tour Departing from Mirabell Palace aboard your comfortable coach, your knowledgeable guide will point out the sites where the iconic film The Sound of Music took place as you explore both the city of Salzburg and surrounding area. Relax and listen to the film’s famous songs such as 'My Favorite Things,' 'Do-Re-Mi' and 'Edelweiss' as you tour the film locations, including Mondsee Cathedral, Leopoldskron Castle, St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang and many others.

Return to Mirabell Palace and enjoy an hour of free time in Salzburg before heading back to Vienna by train.

For a full list of sites seen on the Original Sound of Music Tour, see the Itinerary section below.

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Culture Shock Rating

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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Daytrippin’ to Salzburg: Your private Sound of Music tour

The hills are alive.

Love the cinematic masterpiece “The Sound of Music,” but only have a few days in Vienna and can’t make it to Salzburg to go on a Sound of Music tour? Have no fear! Our private Sound of Music tour leaves from Vienna in the morning and whisks you off to Salzburg, a mere 2,5 hours from Vienna, where the World’s #1 Sound of Music Fan (who happens to work for Austria Tours & Travel) will take you to all the filming locations of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical. From the gazebo where Liesl and Rolf sang “Sixteen going on Seventeen” to the von Trapp villa, to the horse fountain and Mirabell palace in the city of Salzburg, you’ll get to see it all. You will also get a little break to refuel on Schnitzel with noodles if you so desire, or just stock up on souvenirs. “The Sound of Music” soundtrack will be played in the van and singing along to all the songs is highly encouraged.

Tour includes

Licensed state-certified austria guide and sound of music aficionado.

Our guides are all native speakers in the languages we offer (English, Spanish, German)

Roundtrip transportation to and from Vienna

Including hotel pick-up and drop-off

Sound of Music filming locations & historical tour of Salzburg

including but not limited to: Mirabell palace and gardens, Mozart bridge, horse baths, Residenz square, Felsenreitschule, Nonnberg Abbey, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Frohnburg, Gazebo, Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg cathedral

Food and Drink

Tour excludes, gratuities for your guide.

Questions about this tour?

Send us a message using the form below and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna

• Hotel pickup from Vienna central hotels only (postcodes 1010 to 1090), if the hotel name is stated.
• Photo breaks at Alpine lakes Mondsee and Wolfgangsee.
• Visit of the famous Gazebo in Hellbrunn Park (in summer time)
• Walking tour with a guide in Salzburg, incl. Mirabell Garden, Pegasus Fontain and other film setting
• Transport by air-conditioned coach or van with professional guide or driver-guide
• Guided tour on the way from Vienna to Salzburg and back
• No pick up from apartments and hostels.
• Hotel drop-off. Tour ends at the Vienna State Opera, Albertinaplatz.
• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees (not needed)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Tourist-Info Wien, Albertinapl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria Tour departs from "Tourist Info Vienna" at Albertina Platz 1, A-1010 Vienna. Behind the State Opera House. Underground station “Karlsplatz” U1 and U4. Please come latest 10 minutes before the tour departure to the 7Travel agency official and tell your name.
• -Tour departs from "Tourist Info" at Albertina Platz, A-1010 Vienna. Beside the State Opera House, in front of the Albertina Museum. Underground station “Karlsplatz” U1, U2, U4. Please come latest 5 minutes before the tour departure to the 7Travel agency official and tell your name. - Free hotel pick-up is possible from Vienna central hotels only (postcodes 1010 to 1090). Please inform us about your hotel name and address till 04:00 pm a day before the tour. - Pick up from apartments and hostels is not possible. - Hotel drop off is not included. - Exact pickup time depends on how the driver collects others on the way. Make sure that you are ready and waiting at the hotel reception area at 7:15am. We cannot give you an exact time for the pick-up because it will depend on how the driver collects others on the way. - That is why please don´t worry and wait from 07:15 a.m. till 08:00 a.m. We will not forget you. However, in case you are not there, the driver cannot wait for you longer than 5 minutes - Depending on the group size, the tours will be done by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.
• Tourist-Info Wien, Albertinapl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Will be operated by a guide in English language only
• Most travellers can participate
• Depending on the group size, this tour will be conducted by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.
• Please note that you will cover approx. 630 km. by motorway on this day. It is approx. 8 hours drive with frequent stops.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• You'll start at Tourist-Info Wien Or, you can also get picked up See departure details
• 1 Strengberg Stop: 25 minutes See details
• 2 Mondsee Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 3 St Gilgen Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 4 Salzburg Stop: 2 hours See details
• 5 Schloss Hellbrunn Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 6 Schloss Leopoldskron Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 7 Landzeit Voralpenkreuz Stop: 30 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• RJHNorthyorks21 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent day out. Great day out. It's a very long day. About 13 hours but the views in Hallstatt are amazing. Dasha our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and entertaining and kept everyone in order. Maybe the Sound of Music video split the crowd. Read more Written 6 May 2024
• sadias666 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Travellers should avoid. They will not help if anything goes wrong. Very rude service. Absolutely rubbish customer service and very rude tour guide, Dania. I opted to meet the tour at 8am and was there at 7:50. I walked all around the Opera and the Albertina and I could not see any bus. After half an hour of waiting, I ran back to my hotel to ask them to call the tour operator to ask what happened. I spoke to the guy and offered to take train to meet the group in Hallstadt and join. He gave me the number of the tour guide, Dania, and told me to tell her and ask for a meeting point. I called her and she was extremely rude. I understand she was working on the bus, but if a customer who has paid over a 100 euros has got left behind and is trying their best to make it there to join the group and has been told by tour company to contact her, she said Call me when you get there - and when I said my data roaming isn’t working so can you just give me a meeting point, she said ‘I don’t have time for your stories’ and hung up. She could have just said, I’ll message you a meeting point shortly as I am working, but no. I have no way order meeting them if I don’t have a time or meeting place so that is 100 euros down the drain. My review is that if you are a traveller who cannot speak the local language and might run into the inevitable issues that arise when travelling like phone data not working or misunderstanding the location as it is unfamiliar, do not use this company as they don’t give a toss about you and will not do anything to help sort it out or devise a solution. And you will be told they don’t have time for your stories. Dania was a terrible tour person and not unhelpful and rude. Never booking with this company again. Read more Written 4 May 2024
• 862nesreena 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hallstätt Amazing trip. Wonderful guide. Thanks Dasha! Bus was comfortable and break times convenient Highly recommended...... Read more Written 3 May 2024
• Cruiser16410300759 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The hills are alive... This trip is 100% worth the price! Our lovely tour guide Dasha took us through centuries of history as we drove along the beautiful alps in our nice coach bus. Julie Andrews could not have said it better than when she said "the hills are alive with the sound of music!" The Gmunden Castle was a lovely stop on our way to Hallstatt, which is every bit as magical as Disney's Frozen which inspired the town scenes in the movies. If the tour could not get any better, at the end, Dasha gifted us with souvenirs (I won't spoil the surprise, but it was delightful and a great way to remember this fun adventure). A great way to see a magnificent place. Read more Written 26 April 2024
• shanewT2153SO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Must Do What an amazing day!!! Hallstatt is just breathtaking. Such a beautiful town and views from the Skywalk are incredible. A huge thankyou to Sophia, our tour guide, who made the day so much more memorable. I have been travelling Europe for 5 weeks now and Sophia was by far the best guide, providing some amazing information combined with an insane sense of humour. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Read more Written 22 April 2024
• kelseyl937 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect day out The trip was nicely broken up into stops. We were so lucky with the weather and got to experience Hallstatt in all types of weather. It was just enough time in Hallstatt to explore. Very glad I went on this tour, definitely a highlight of Austria. Read more Written 22 April 2024
• paulactmac8 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hallstatt from Vienna The trip was just excellent from start to finish. The views were absolutely amazing and I would recommend this tour to everyone who visits Austria. Sophia our tour guide was just brilliant, friendly and extremely helpful! Read more Written 21 April 2024
• ASeenath 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Long, but worth it. A very well planned and organised trip, with excellent stops. Loved the time spent in Hallstatt. Sophia was absolutely fantastic - a clear passion for the job and very committed to her guests/passengers/tourists. The journey is quite long, but scenic. Of course, this was sort of made miserable by a crying child. Read more Written 20 April 2024
• 656babiss 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles a great trip to the Alps a trip to Halstatt from Vienna with a stop to Gmunden. The tour guide gave many information about the country and the city of Vienna, as well as the visited places. Bus was very comfortable and you get to see beautiful landscapes. Read more Written 19 April 2024
• 848annmarieh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great day trip to beautiful Hallstatt Highly recommend this day trip to Hallstatt. Guide Sophia was friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining and organised and gave us lots of information about Austria. Scenery was amazing especially from the Skywalk. Good rest stops & comfortable coach with safe driver. Long day but well worth it. Thankyou Sophia. Read more Written 18 April 2024
• Kittex40 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A long journey but worth it! Before booking this trip we deliberated over the previous reviews and were somewhat put off by the prominent comments regarding the distance to travel. Many people had commented positively about the tour guide Sofia, and that the views in Hallstatt were amazing. We decided to give it a go. So, firstly and foremost, Sofia was lovely, not only lovely but so knowledgeable and passionate about her job. We sat on the front seat so next to Sofia and off microphone she was just as lovely, very welcoming, answered questions with interest and very helpful. The time travelling is why I only gave this trip 4 stars, to see Hallstatt and the Alps from Vienna takes some travelling, we knew that however, please note that this trip is mostly on the autobahn, you get to stop at motorway services after 1.5 hours travelling and after another maybe 1.5 hours you get to see Gmunden which is beautiful, a nice walk a few photos and your back on the bus. It was only the last 30 minutes of the trip when you can enjoy the spectacular scenery as the road runs along the edge of a stunning lake for a good few miles. Hallstätt is beautiful, busy but stunning, plenty of eateries, gorgeous scenery, the sky lift and other points of interest. The journey back to Vienna was long! One stop at the services and then back on the coach. As long as you are ok with a lot of travelling, try it. It made us realise how much we want to tour Austria independently and spend more time in the Alps. Read more Written 11 April 2024
• Justin M 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Hallstatt day trip 4. The time spent on the bus was long, but our tour guide Sopia was very knowledgeable and mannerism very welcoming and fun Read more Written 29 March 2024
• L1215FXmiguelc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A day to remember This one day trip is incredible. The views are astonishing and every little piece of Halstatt is just remakarbly beautiful. Our guide Sophie was amazing, really sweet with a lot of interesting historic knowledge and a lot of insights in the austrians day to day. She also was really funny and gave to us the best recommendations in terms of what to see. The tour is amazing, with Sophie it gets even better. Read more Written 28 March 2024
• heatherbwood 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lovely trip to Hallstatt Great tour! Our tour guide Sophia was fantastic. She was informative, funny, and friendly. Plenty of time to do as you please and explore Hallstatt. Read more Written 26 March 2024
• 863talea 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect Day Trip from Vienna We had a wonderful day trip to Schloss Ort and Hallstatt, with a funicular journey up to Hallstatt Skywalk. The weather was amazing, but not as amazing as our guide, Sofia, who was very entertaining. The only downside with the trip was maybe the expensive Landzeit rest stops, so take care to notice the price tags. Read more Written 21 March 2024

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Sound of Music Tours Salzburg – Which one is the Best?

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Do you want to relive your favourite scenes from the classic musical on a Sound of Music tour in Salzburg ?

Find out more about the locations where the Sound of Music was filmed, how much tours cost, what to see nearby and more.

If you are looking for Sound of Music tours departing from Vienna or Munich, scroll until the bottom to read about them.

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What are the most popular Sound of Music film locations in Salzburg?

The Sound of Music Tour’s itinerary is perfectly designed to make sure you see all the locations appearing in the film. Tour the picturesque city of Salzburg (Austria) and discover the beautiful sites where the opening scenes of the movie The Sound of Music were filmed

Here is a brief list of the locations to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.

1 – Mirabell Palace & Gardens

Where Maria and the children were seen dancing around the statue of Pegasus, the winged horse and throughout the gardens singing “Do-Re-Mi”.

2 – Leopoldskron Castle

The castle used to be Trapp’s family home, where the children were boating on the Leopoldskron Lake and fell into the water.

3- Hedge Maze & Gnome Park

This location is from the scenes from the “Do, Re, Mi” song including skipping down the vine tunnel and the children patting the dwarf with glasses on the head.

4 – Winkler Terrace

The breathtaking Winkler Terrace sits high up on Monk’s Hill overlooking the Old Town of Salzburg. This is where Maria and the children bring the ‘Do Re Mi’ song into Salzburg from the meadow as they begin to mix the order of the musical notes up for practice.

5 – Horse Bath

The scenery ss shown when Maria and the children dance past the Horse Bath in the song “My Favorite Things”.

6 – Hellbrunn Castle and the Glass Pavilion

Fascinating castle built in the early 17 th century and beautiful gardens with the glass pavilion which attracts many still after 30 years.

7 – Rock Riding School

The Rock Riding School was home to some of the most important film scenes in the Sound of Music movie.

8 – Nonnberg Abbey

One of the oldest convents in Europe, where Maria was a novice and also where Maria and the Baron got married in the film.

9 – St Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang

The scenery is shown at the beginning of the film at Lake Fuschl on the way to St Gilgen.

10 – Mondsee Wedding Church

The location used for Maria and the Baron’s wedding in the film.

11 – Frohnburg Palace

This Palace was used as the backdrop for the Von Trapp family home. A total of 5 scenes were shot here.

12 – Werfen Picnic Meadow

Perched just above the village of Werfen, this is where the famous picnic scene took place where Maria and the kids first start the song “Do, Re, Mi”.

How should I explore the locations of the Sound of Music?

You may explore the original shooting locations on the Sound of Music by bus, on foot or by bicycle.

The Sound of Music tours mainly offer bus transportation to all the different film locations so you don’t need to worry about getting lost whilst finding the exact locations.

If you are feeling active and have plenty of time to spare, you can walk to all the different film locations as they are relatively in walk distance to each other. This way you can wander around more and maybe find some beautiful spots in the surroundings to chill.

Riding a bicycle is always fun so why not explore the sites in this way? The Sound of Music bicycle tours are cheaper than bus tours. You can check the bicycle tours on Viator, Getyourguide and other many providers!

How much does a Sound of Music Tour from Salzburg cost? How to book a tour?

You will find The Sound of Music Tour for 45€ at the cheapest price, offered by different companies such as Viator, Getyourguide or Musement. All these tours are normally similar and offer the same things, such as transport to all the different setting locations of the films, a tour guide who will accompany you at all times, etc. Many providers also offer combined tickets to visit other attractions, a lunch, a visit to the museum and more.

If you are interested in knowing more about this, we suggest to use TourScanner’s search so you can check all the different combined tickets and prices which vary in price depending on what you want to see or do. Some providers may offer some discounts at certain times of the year.

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Are there any Sound of Music tours departing from Vienna?

Yes, some Sound of Music private tours are leaving from Vienna as well, which include all the main sights, plus the visit of Salzburg. Taking a day tour departing from and returning to Vienna may be very convenient if you are staying in Vienna and you have not planned (or you don’t have the time) to visit and stay overnight in Salzburg. The price is higher since Vienna and Salzburg are quite far away and the tours are private for you. However, the cost of the private tours is fixed for a group (about 400 €), so if you are a family or a larger group (up to 8 people), it is still affordable. You can click here to compare the Sound of Music tours departing from Vienna . 

Are there any Sound of Music tours from Munich?

Yes, of course. Salzburg is located only 140 km away from Munich, near the German-Austrian border. Therefore, you can reach Salzburg on a tour departing from Munich.

Most of the day trips leaving from Munich will include a guided visit to the city of Salzburg plus a complete tour of the most important locations in which The Sound of Music was filmed.

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Don’t hesitate to comment below if you have any questions.

What to do next? Check out our list of fun and unusual things to do in Salzburg .

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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 Special

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Season I: 2 January to 31 March 2024 Season II: 1 April to 18 July 2024 1 September to 21 November 2024 25 to 28 November 2024 2 to 5 December 2024 9 to 12 December 2024 16 to 19 December 2024 23 to 29 December 2024 Season III: 19 July to 31 August 2024 22 to 24 November 2024 29 November to 1 December 2024 6 to 8 December 2024 13 to 15 December 2024 20 to 22 December 2024

Season I: € 249.00 per person in double room 4-star hotel € 338.00 per person in single room 4-star hotel € 90.00 per child 4-12 years in 4-stars hotel

Season II: € 293.00 per person in double room 4-star hotel € 375.00 per person in single room 4-star hotel € 110.00 per child 4-12 years in 4-stars hotel

Season III: € 361.00 per person in double room 4-star hotel € 455.00 per person in single room 4-star hotel € 130.00 per child 4-12 years in 4-stars hotel

€ 18.00 handling fee once per booking

If you would like to book a room with a child, please  Christina Rösel  via email  or at  +43 662 / 88 32 11-14 .

(as of October 2023 - subject to alterations)

Sound of Music fans will definitely get their money's worth

Original comment by Maria von Trapp on the subject of our Original Sound of Music Tour ® :  "... the Sound of Music Tour arranged by Panorama is something nobody should miss - I never do..."

Get the best deal for your stay in Salzburg with this Sound of Music package! Discover the city of Salzburg and its surroudings on the Sound of Music Tour and find out more about the movie, its filming locations  and the Trapp family's true story. Featured on the tour are Hellbrunn Palace with the Gazebo, Nonnberg Abbey where Maria was a novice, Leopoldskron Palace where the Trapps lived in the movie and which is now a luxury hotel , the wedding church in Mondsee, and many more.  

Included services:

• 2 overnights in a centrally located 4-star hotel
• Half-day  Original Sound of Music Tour ®  with hotel pick-up
• Sweet souvenir
• "Sound of Music" colouring book for children
• Information and leaflets of Salzburg await you upon your arrival at the hotel
• Panorama Tours-Representation in Salzburg
• Insolvency Insurance Policy
• One Sound of Music keepsake & one book per room for free!

Please notice:

You want  your customized package ? Then get in contact Christina Rösel via E-Mail  or call  +43 662 / 88 32 11-14 .

General conditions: All mentioned rates are per person in EUR, inclusive all taxes and VAT.

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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Vienna to Salzburg Day Trip: The Sound of Music, Mozart & More

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A Vienna to Salzburg day trip is a must if you like the Sound of Music, mountain vistas and gossipy historical tidbits.  Surely, these are a few of my favourite things.

But I also wanted to know more about Salzburg and the Lake Region.  That’s why I was glad to find Vienna à la carte when I was looking for the best day trip from Vienna to Salzburg.

Flemming, our guide for the small group tour from Vienna to Salzburg,  made sure we got the inside scoop on the movie and on Austria.

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The Vienna to Salzburg day trip begins

Attersee: First stop on our day trip to Salzburg from Vienna

We met Flemming in central Vienna to start the tour and settled into a comfortable black Mercedes van, equipped with wifi and a TV screen (you’ll see why later).  The tour takes a maximum of 8 people – – we were a group of six.

As we drove through the Vienna Woods, Flemming regaled us with stories of Austria’s past, including tales of murder and a love story.

Remember Archduke Ferdinand from history class?  He was heir to the throne of the ruling Habsburg empire when he and his wife were assassinated in 1914, an event that set off World War I.

What they didn’t teach you is that the Archduke was a black sheep of the family because he wouldn’t marry the bride the Hapsburgs had chosen for him.  Instead, he married for love.  Flemming pointed out Arstetten Castle as we drove by.  That’s where the Archduke and his wife are buried because the family refused to put them in the Imperial Crypt.  After the war, the Habsburgs lost their wealth and territory, and Austria was forever changed.

Not all whiskers on kittens, the Sound of Music takes place against the backdrop of World War II, during the Anschluss , when the Nazis annexed Austria.  I hadn’t realized that Hitler was from Austria.

As we drove by the city of Linz, where Hitler grew up, Flemming told us that Hitler flunked out of high school there.  After being rejected by art school in Vienna, Hitler lived in a homeless shelter in the city.  It’s  a history the region still grapples with, he said.

So, you wanna buy a lake?

Soon, we arrived in the Austrian Lake District or Salzkammergut, a beautiful  resort area where Austrians spend their summer vacations.

We stopped at Attersee or Lake Atter, where painter Gustav Klimt spent his summers.  We also drove by Lake Mondsee, which is for sale at a price of 12 million Euros.  Not surprisingly, there have been no takers because the buyer only gets the water, and none of the land around the lake.

There’s a big cathedral in the town of Mondsee.  That’s where the wedding scene in the Sound of Music was filmed.

A visit to St. Gilgen

The hills were alive with mist in St. Gilgen.  It’s an inexplicably cute village on lake Wolfgang (or Wolfgangsee).

It’s a popular spot for tourists in the summer.  In December, it had a decidedly Twin Peaks feel to it, with the clouds rolling down the hills and we enjoyed a stroll around this alpine town.

St. Gilgen – Mozart was not here

There is something of a Mozart theme to the town, with a small museum, statue and his namesake on the lake.  In fact, Mozart was never here.

The connection is that his mother was born here, and it’s part of the Salzburg province afterall.

The opening scene to the Sound of Music

In my mind, the opening scene of the Sound of Music is of Julie Andrews twirling in the Austrian alps.  In fact, that part was shot in Bavaria.

But there are some scenes before the twirling, and they’re from this lookout above St. Gilgen.  Shots were also taken from a helicopter over the lake, and you can see why.

A tour of Salzburg

We arrived in Salzburg by midday for a tour of the city’s historical centre by local guide, Naomi.  The city centre features plenty of Italian-influenced Baroque architecture, and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Our first stop just happened to be the place for “Do-Re- Mi”….

Sound of Music locations in Salzburg – Mirabell Gardens

Most of the “Do-Re-Mi” number was filmed here in Mirabell gardens.

On the south side entrance, you’ll recognize these Greek fencing statues.  The children struck similar poses during the song.

They also walked around the Pegasus statue fountain you see in the photo collage below, and had a long, long way to run through the pergola vine tunnel.  The song closed on the North Terrace steps, which Maria and the kids used as a hopping musical scale, and where Julie Andrews hits that famous final note.

Mirabell Gardens address:  Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg

The movie was, of course, shot during the summer months, but you’ll still spot the Sound of Music locations in this movie clip from YouTube.

If you’re spending more time and looking for things to do in Salzburg, you may want to see a show at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre , near Mirabell Gardens.  The tiny cast of marionettes perform full-scale operas.  The theatre inspired the goat herder performance in the Sound of Music, although according to the real Maria von Trapp, Julie Andrew’s yodeling wasn’t quite up to par.  I couldn’t resist including a You Tube link at the end of this post, where the two of them sing together.

Nonnberg Abbey – How do you solve a problem like Maria?

The Nonnberg Abbey, which dates back to 714 AD, is one of the oldest convents in the world.  Sitting high on a hill with lovely views of the city, there are still a couple of dozen nuns living there.

This is  the convent that the real-life Maria joined as a “novice nun” at the age of 19.

In 1926, Captain Von Trapp hired Maria to tutor one of his daughters who was sick at home.  She wasn’t hired to be the governess of the children, and she didn’t teach them to sing – – they were already doing that.

The two married in 1927, and not just before the war as shown in the movie.  Maria said they didn’t marry for love, but for the children, although she said she grew to love him over time.

Tip :  It’s an uphill walk via Festungsgasse alley to Nonnberg Abbey.  Another option is to take the funicular, the FestungsBahn , up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress and walk down from there.

Sound of Music movie scenes in Residentzplatz

Several movie scenes were shot in Residence Square in the heart of Old Salzburg.

Of course, when I visited in December, it was the site of a Christmas market.  But, you can just see in the background the top of the baroque horse fountain where Maria splashes some water when she sings “I Have Confidence in Me” after leaving the Abbey.  Later in the movie, Nazi soldiers march through the large square while their flag hangs above the entrance to the Old Residenz Palace.

Also, the “Do-Re-Mi” carriage ride starts out in Residenzplatz, in a carriage very much like this one.  You can try it out yourself!

I found some edelweiss in the Christmas market – – silk flowers, not real ones, given the winter season.  By the way, Edelweiss was not an Austrian  folk song or national anthem.  It was written by Rogers and Hammerstein for the original stage play of the Sound of Music.

And, while we’re busting some movie myths, the Von Trapps didn’t escape Austria by climbing a mountain to Switzerland.  Switzerland doesn’t share a border with Austria.  In fact, crossing the mountains would lead you to Germany.

The Von Trapps did leave because they opposed the Nazi occupation, but they took a train to Italy and eventually traveled to the United States where they had concert bookings.

Salzburg Cathedral – Mozart was here

Beside the Residenzplatz is the majestic Salzburg Cathedral, where Mozart was baptized in 1756.  He also played the organ there – – the same one that is there now – – although he didn’t much care for “church music’.

Entrance to the Cathedral is free, but donations are expected.

The key place to visit for Mozart memorabilia is Mozart’s birthplace, in the bright yellow house at No. 9 Getreidegasse.  Now a museum , you can take an hour-long tour to see documents from his life, and, most interestingly, Mozart’s own violin and clavichord.

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We also had a chance to walk across the romantic Makartsteg Bridge to see the love locks and the views at twilight, and to stop by the Hotel Bristol.

Christopher Plummer, who is on record as saying he hated the movie, stayed here during the filming.  Toward the end of the shoot,  his wardrobe had to be refitted because he enjoyed too many Austrian pastries and schnapps at the hotel.

Salzburg at Christmas

We also had a brief chance to stop at a few of the many Christmas markets in Salzburg – –  a truly magical time of year in this city.

In the early evening, we headed back to Vienna, but with a treat during the drive.  We watched the entire Sound of Music movie in the van, spotting all of the locations we had just seen.

And with that, we bid so long to Salzburg.  Farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night!

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I’ve loved watching the Sound of Music since I was a little girl. We considered visiting Austria when we were in Budapest last summer but decided instead that it really needs its own trip. I can’t imagine visiting the country without a time in Salzburg. It’s so lovely with such an amazing history. I love that you visited with a guide. It’s such a wonderful way to get tidbits of information you’d never get exploring on your own.

Yes, I learned so much about the history and the movie that I didn’t know before. I would have loved more than a day in Salzburg and the Lakes Region. Thanks for reading Joanne.

Salzburg is beautiful. I love the Alps in the background and, I’m not going to lie, I’m a huge Sound of Music fan. Does it sound cooler if I say SOM? Kind of like GOT, but with better music and less gore. St. Gilgen is remarkably cute.

Absolutely, I think SOM makes us way cooler. I almost used in the post! Thanks!

I have been to Salzburg a couple of times, so this was a great post for me to reminisce and recognize some of the sites you went to. It is such a beautiful city with interesting history. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you! I agree – – I was fascinated on the history and the city is so gorgeous with the Alps as a backdrop. I would love to return in the summer.

I’ve never seen the Sound of Music, but we did visit both Salzburg and Vienna and enjoyed both cities equally. And when you look at the historical settings as well as the landscape, it’s no wonder it’s the perfect background for movies. Whether one is a fan of that specific movie or not, these Austrian cities are worth visiting in their own rights.

That was one of the great things about the tour – – it can be tailored to the interests of the small group. I was keen to see the Sound of Music sights, but I was glad that we saw and learned so much more than that. Thanks for reading Patricia!

Mozart, Sound of Music and Salzburg are all a few of my favorite things! Your photos are awesome, but I really love your ones from St Gilgen. I can’t believe the lake itself cost 12 million Euros or that Hitler lived in a homeless shelter! A huge history lesson on history right there!

Thanks Heather. I learned so much on this tour – – I always enjoy these historical tidbits.

So much interesting history you’ve included! I would love to try one of Mozart’s Balls! (There’s a sentence I never thought I’d type…) Haha. Seriously, though, Salzburg looks amazing, especially at Christmas.

And I never thought I’d be buying a whole bag of Mozart’s balls!! 🙂 Thanks for reading Dani!

This is such a wonderful tour and I love how the group size is kept small. My sister did this tour last year and I wish I could have gone with her. I’m a huge fan of SOM and would love to see the Mozart theme town.

Thanks Candy. I’m not a fan of big bus tours, so I really appreciated the small group size too.

That’s a fascinating insight into the area, the history and the film. The small group tour seems a brilliant way of seeing and learning a lot in a short time. The anecdotes absolutely make this; I’m loving that Christopher Plummer needed his suits adjusting after an indulgent hotel stay. Plus I enjoyed all the movie mythbusting. I think we may have experienced the Mozart balls before, and as a lover of marzipan, they’re right up my street.

Thanks so much Bernadette! That’s exactly what I really liked about this tour. While I would love to spend more time, we learned and saw so much during the day that we had.

I’ve always liked touring cathedrals.. I guess it’s because of the beautiful architecture and great designs. I hope visit the Salzburg Cathedral one day. The sightseeing looks like quite an interesting activity. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Lora. The Salzburg Cathedral is really gorgeous, and I love the fact that Mozart played there. It was a great tour!

Your day trip from Vienna to Salzburg sounds like living a dream. I was amazed to see that Hitler was originally from Austria. Of course, the Sound of Music is one of the main reasons people head to Salzburg and looking at your pictures bring alive the classic. Mirabelle gardens look so beautiful. Loved watching the Sound of Music clip too.

Thanks so much Sandy! I couldn’t resist including the video clips, so I’m glad you enjoyed it.

I love Salzburg! I used to go there once a year or so for business and always tried working in some “tourist” time also. I’ve been to Salzkammergut several times – it’s so peaceful and relaxing!

Great article that brings back many good memories.

Thanks Jim. I agree on Salzkammergut – – I would love to spend more time there.

I really like short trips, this is perfect for me! Such beautiful architecture in your photographs is something amazing. I’m impressed! Super! Thanks for sharing! I dream of being there!

Thanks Victoria! I hope you get a chance to go one day.

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