Last spring, in Salzburg, Austria, I jumped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace.
Others did the same.
Nearly 60 years ago, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus fountain singing “Do-Re-Mi,” one of the most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.”
Movie It tells the story of the von Trapp family and novice nun Maria, who serves as governess to seven children and later (spoiler alert) marries their father but has to flee the Nazi regime after Austria is annexed.
Salzburg plans to celebrate the much-loved musical
The film starred Julie Andrews and was released in March 1965. To mark the film’s 60th anniversary, the city is celebrating with themed tours and events throughout the year.
Pegasus fountain outside Mirabell Palace in Salzburg.
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Starting from February 6th, the Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron will host a The real von Trapp family, as well as memorabilia and photos from the film.
a new one Audio Guide AppNicholas Hammond, who plays Friedrich von Trapp in the film, will narrate the filming story and guide visitors along the trails around the town of Werfen, where the picnic scenes were filmed.
The Salzburg Puppet Theater plays “The Lonely Shepherd,“ Just like the kids in the movie show special program.
The UNESCO-recognized Salzburg Puppet Theater opened in 1913.
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If you like the dresses worn by women in movies, Salzburg Palace, A traditional shop in Residenzplatz 9 is designing a special anniversary costume to celebrate the film and will host an exhibition.
According to Salzburger tourism marketing organization SalzburgerLand, an English-language seminar will be held on October 23 to discuss the relevance and importance of “The Sound of Music” to Salzburg. At the Felsenreitschule Theatre, the jury will include the original cast. In the evening, there will be a themed evening with original music and performances, with actors in attendance.
Later this year, the Salzburg Theater will present the musical “The Sound of Music” in German, with English subtitles. There are performances Schedule on selected date November and December.
restaurants, e.g. Stiftskulinarium st. peter – billed as Europe’s oldest restaurant – will offer a special movie-themed menu featuring local specialties.
The “Sound of Music Museum” will open in Salzburg in 2026, although it is a bit late.
Salzburg movie locations
Mirabell Gardens is one of the many filming locations that visitors can see in Salzburg. After passing the Pegasus Fountain, you will find the somewhat weird Dwarf Garden, which contains a 320-year-old dwarf sculpture with a naughty appearance that made a cameo in the movie.
To watch the film from the beginning, head to the ancient Benedictine Nunberg Abbey dating back to 714, where Maria struggled to become a nun. The cloister is located directly below the Salzburg Palace, which towers above Salzburg. The views are stunning.
A woman sits inside the Nongberg Abbey in Salzburg.
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Follow Maria’s path from the monastery, through the arches into the Old Town, past the Salzburg Cathedral, to the Palace Square, where she splashes in the fountain, before boarding a bus to Von Trat on the outskirts of Salzburg Pu’s former residence.
Other locations in Salzburg include the Mozart Platform, the small footbridge that Maria and the children crossed while singing “My Favorite Thing”, They visited the market at Kajetanerplatz, which still hosts a weekly farmers’ market every Friday.
One of the locations featured later in the film is truly stunning rock riding schoolThe von Trapp family sang in this theater during the Salzburg Festival, and it is still the venue for the annual music festival.
St. Peter’s Cemetery was founded in the seventh century and remains a popular tourist attraction today.
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After the show, the family escapes into the cemetery. St. Peter’s Monastery is listed as a filming location for the film, but the scene depicts its picturesque scenery St. Peter’s Cemetery Most were filmed on recreated Hollywood sets.
For a special treat, check in Sacher Hotel Salzburg, Where Julie Andrews lived while filming the movie.
see ‘mountain’
This musical mountain range – which also features in the film’s opening scene – is located in Germany, on the border with Austria. The actual site is on private land and the owners are reportedly not keen on tourists. That said, there are public paths along the meadows and it’s worth it if you’re determined to check it out along the mountain road Take a glance.
It is easier to reach Untersberg, where Maria and the children had a picnic and from where there are stunning views of the mountains and Salzburg. it is often included in “The Sound of Music” Tour, But if you want to go alone, it only takes 20 minutes by taxi.
What about the Von Trapp House? The original family villa is located in a secluded park at Traunstrasse 34. This was once the real residence of the von Trapp family and was later converted into a hotel, which unfortunately is now closed and the gardens are not open to the public. But you can walk outside the grounds and get a glimpse of what a real Trappist villa would look like.
Other places near Salzburg
In the movie, the house is much grander and is actually a palace: Leopold’s Krone Palace on the shore of the lake with the same name. The house is featured in the opening credits and throughout the film.
In The Sound of Music, Leopold Kronen Palace was used as the residence of the von Trapp family.
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Remember when Maria and all the kids capsized? The Grand Palace was built in 1736 and frenberg palace (now part of Mozarteum University Salzburg), used for exterior and interior filming. And, as an added bonus, Leopoldskullen Palace has been turned into a luxury hotel, so guests may recognize some of the interior corners from the movie.
By the way, the original white music pavilion where the stars of the film often appeared was moved to Hellbrunn Palace.
The relocated von Trapp Pavilion is not open to the public.
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Finally, there is the wedding venue. Maria and Captain von Trapp tied the knot in the lovely St. Michael’s Church at Mondsee. Mondsee is 18 miles from Salzburg and can be reached in 40 minutes by bus 140.
This charming town is a great place to end your trip and stay for a day or two. The mountainous environment around the lake is very suitable for settlement “The Trapp Family Singer’s Story,” written by Maria von Trapp.
Can’t get to Salzburg?
When the von Trapps fled war-torn Europe, they settled in Vermont. Today, the farm has been expanded and can remain in its original location B&B Von Trapp In Stowe. The setting and décor of this hotel are the perfect choice for a trip to Austria and are also full of real family history.
The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. is just one of many theaters across the United States staging The Sound of Music in 2025. The musical starts in Septemberand will tour in December.
