Maria with the Children in the Mirabell Palace Gardens | © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Foto: Patrick Langwallner
Experience ‘The Sound of Music’ in Salzburg
Fans agree: Salzburg is THE “Sound of Music” city! Not only did the real Trapp family once live here, this movie classic was also filmed in and around the city. Roam in the footsteps of Maria von Trapp and Julie Andrews!
In the Footsteps of the von Trapp Family
Visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the von Trapp family in a variety of ways: on guided city walks, bike tours, or a popular bus tour to the most beautiful locations around Salzburg.
Those with a taste for culinary delights can prepare a traditional apple strudel themselves during a baking lesson—just like Miss Maria. For those who prefer to explore on their own, the Smart Guide app offers a convenient way to discover the filming locations at your own pace.
A special highlight awaits you in Hellbrunn starting in spring 2026: the new “Sound of Music Museum” offers fascinating insights into the true story of the von Trapp family and the making of the film.
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Explore the original film locations at your own pace
From Mirabell Gardens to the Felsenreitschule and Leopoldskron Palace: Salzburg is teeming with ‘The Sound of Music’ film locations. Would you like to discover them at your own pace? With the Smart Guide app, you have the perfect companion at your side.
The cinematic tale of the von Trapps
The true story of Maria Kutschera sounds like a modern fairy tale: once the governess to the von Trapp children, she married their widowed father, Captain Georg von Trapp, and together they founded a celebrated family choir. After emigrating to the USA, the ‘Trapp Family Singers’ enjoyed worldwide success. The film ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965), directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews, made the story world-famous - and was awarded five Oscars.
