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The Sound of Music

Die original-tour.

Der Anfang einer wirklich außergewöhnlichen Geschichte: 1963 schickte Twentieth Century Fox Scouts nach Salzburg , um die Verfilmung der Geschichte der Familie Von Trapp vor Ort zu planen. Die Dreharbeiten in Salzburg begannen dann im Jahr 1964. Da Flüge und Unterkünfte für über 250 Schauspieler, Crew-Mitglieder, Techniker, Kameraleute und Bühnenarbeiter extrem teuer waren, wurde der Zeitrahmen auf sechs Wochen begrenzt, aber aufgrund schlechter Wetterbedingungen dauerten die Dreharbeiten schließlich rund 11 Wochen.

Zu dieser Zeit hätte sich niemand träumen lassen, dass dieser besondere Film eines Tages zu einem der berühmtesten und erfolgreichsten Filme aller Zeiten werden würde. Nach der Premiere 1965 kamen die ersten Fans aus den USA nach Salzburg, um die Original-Drehorte des Films zu besuchen. Da die Fahrer von Panorama Tours während der Dreharbeiten sowohl die Schauspieler als auch das Personal zu den verschiedenen Drehorten begleitet haben, kannten sie nicht nur die genauen Drehorte, sondern auch viele Geschichten über die Entstehung des Films. Und so wurde unsere Sightseeing-Tour ORIGINAL SOUND OF MUSIC TOUR® geboren, damit wir all dies mit Ihnen teilen können!

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Unser Unternehmen, Salzburg Panorama Tours, ist sehr stolz auf die besondere Freundschaft mit der Trapp-Familie in Vermont und auch mit Rodgers & Hammerstein . Unsere Original Sound of Music Tour® wird sowohl auf der offiziellen DVD und Blu-ray präsentiert als auch auf vielen weiteren Produkten wie "On Location" mit Charmian Carr, das 2004 anlässlich des 40-jährigen Jubiläums des Films aufgenommen wurde.

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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

🎵 The 5 Best Sound of Music Tours in Salzburg [2024 Reviews]

Located right on the border of Germany, the Austrian city of Salzburg is known for its stunning architecture, breathtaking views of the Eastern Alps, and for being the birthplace of Mozart.

However, did you know that it’s also where the legendary film “The Sound of Music” was also filmed? Before taking the first SoM tour here, I funny enough hadn’t even seen the film and still had an amazing time visiting these absolutely gorgeous places.

After that, I immediately saw the movie so I could appreciate it even further, and have come up with a carefully selected list of the 5 top Sound of Music Tours available today! Let’s jump right in!

Best Sound of Music Tours from Salzburg

Quick answer: the 5 best rated sound of music tours for 2024.

• Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg
• The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg
• Sound of Music / Hallstatt Tour
• The Hills Are Alive
• Sound of Music Tour by Minivan

Best Salzburg Sound of Music Tour Reviews

1. original sound of music private tour salzburg.

• Duration:  4 hours
• Departure: Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg
• Departure Time: 9:45 AM
• Includes:  Driver/guide, Transport by private air-conditioned Mercedes E 220 or VW luxury minibus, 1-hour Edelweiss apple strudel cooking class and tastings (if option selected)

For me, a well-rated tour should always come with interesting commentary and a structured schedule to ensure seamless transitions between sights.

The Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg offers all that and so much more, with some flexibility to check out a couple of extra attractions if you’d like. I didn’t know what to expect, but our guide truly brought the scene to life with plenty of passion, knowledge, and personality!

I love that this is a private tour with a small group setting, which made it feel more like we had a good friend taking us around to all the different sights!

We rode around in an air-conditioned Mercedes E220 which was very comfortable with big windows so I could soak in the beautiful landscapes as we cruised along.

Our guide was a very safe driver, and offered some interesting historical accounts as well as stories relating back to the movie that I’d never heard of before.

Our first stop was the Schloss Hellbrunn which was constructed in the 17th century and is known famously for being the site of the garden gazebo where Liesl and Rolf sang ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’.

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After that, we took another gorgeous drive through Salzkammergut where I got some amazing videos of the towering Alps and glass-like lakes which you see in the first scenes of The Sound of Music, passing the little village of St. Gilgen.

Even though a relatively good amount of time during our tour was spent driving, it was still kind of tiring and I welcomed a 50-minute break at Basilika St. Michael.

Here, we had free time to explore at our leisure and we chose to take a little stroll around the picture-perfect Mondsee. I highly recommend grabbing a cup of coffee and their famous apple strudel!

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, 2. the original sound of music tour in salzburg.

• Duration:  4 hours
• Departure:  Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg
• Departure Time: 9:15 AM, 2:15 PM
• Includes:  Air-conditioned vehicle, tour

This is yet another 4-hour SoM experience – one that I found to be one of the most affordable, “best bang for your buck” tours.

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg  comes in 2 options: both a large bus tour and a small group/minibus tour which is more exclusive (and more expensive). I did the big bus tour as I do find it a fantastically affordable option, so I’ll be speaking to my experience on that.

Another great aspect of this tour is that there are so many different start times to choose from, that you’re bound to find one that works perfectly around your itinerary.

I was a bit hesitant, wondering how it would be to be on a tour with so many people, but it almost made it more fun! I’ll get into the details in a moment, but I want to mention that there are no hotel pickups involved so you’ll have to make your way to the central meeting point first.

From Mirabellplatz in the center of the city, you’ll board the bus and head through the gorgeous scenery with the film’s soundtrack playing to really set the tone.

Me and the rest of our big group sang along happily to ‘Edelweiss’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’, and ‘My Favorite Things’ which instantly bonded us and made the whole experience feel surreal!

The Mirabell Palace and Gardens is where ‘Do-Re-Mi’ was filmed, and we got the chance to take plenty of photos in front of the Pegasus Fountain and steps!

After this, we made our way through the stunning views of the Alps and made another stop at Lake Leopoldskron which is like a mirror, reflecting the incredible castle by the same name (where the boating scene was taken).

We got to take more photos at the gardens of Hellbrunn castle, the glass gazebo for the kissing scene, and even Nonnberg Abbey.

Throughout the entire tour, our guides did a fantastic job telling us about the different landmarks and relating them back to the movie, complete with insider info!

3. Sound of Music / Hallstatt Tour

• Duration:  8 hours
• Departure:  Rudolfskai 38, 5020 Salzburg
• Departure Time: 9:00 AM

This is one of the most magical small-group tours I’ve been in, with the opportunity to explore more of Hallstatt than what the other tours offer.

The Sound of Music / Hallstatt Tour  is a significantly longer tour than the previous couple, so if you’re looking for a full-day experience, this is a fantastic choice. Starting off early in the morning, it’s also a great way to get acquainted with the area if it’s your first time here.

I’m not sure if this is always the case, but I noticed that my tour and many others’ consisted of no more than 5 people, which was simply amazing.

We had a very personalized tour with our guide, who ended up feeling more like a friend who was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject rather than just a guide.

Our day started out with being picked up from our hotel by a comfortable vehicle, doing a short city tour of Salzburger Altstadt which is full of breathtaking architecture.

After taking plenty of photos and videos of the city, we then set out for Leopoldskroner Weiher, where we got to see the rear of the “von Trapp” house and the ponds the kids fell into in the film.

Throughout the sightseeing, our guide related it back to the different movie scenes along with plenty of behind-the-scenes info that I wouldn’t have been able to find anywhere else.

We then stopped over at the intimidating Schloss Hellbrun, where we also got to take some photos in front of the “16-going-on-17” gazebo.

Lake Wolfgang was something from a postcard, and we got to take plenty of photos there before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt on our own.

However, our guide was great at offering plenty of recommendations and I’d love to go back and spend a couple of days there. After that, we passed by St. Gilgen Mozartplatz and Basilika St. Michael to reenact the wedding scene from the film!

4. The Hills Are Alive

• Duration:  8 hours
• Departure:  Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Departure Time: Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• Includes:  Private tour, professional guide

This is my other favorite all-day tour of its kind, which I also found to be one of the best for seeing some of the best views of the Austrian Alps.

The Hills Are Alive Tour is indeed aptly named, taking you through nearly every iconic scene of The Sound of Music.

If that sounds like fun to you, make sure to lace up a pair of comfortable walking shoes and put on a jacket because it’s a day full of venturing through one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

This tour also includes a convenient hotel pickup right from the lobby, so there’s no need to worry about finding a meetup point or booking additional transportation.

I do recommend dressing comfortable, though, as you’ll definitely do a bit of walking around in nature. The transportation was very comfortable, with padded seating, plenty of legroom, and big windows to view the Austrian landscape.

The first stop of the day was at Mirabell Gardens, which I immediately recognized as the place where the “Do-Re-Mi” scenes took place!

We got plenty of time to stroll throughout the lush area, complete with the Pegasus Fountain and Dwarf Garden, which was really cool to see as I love Roman and Greek art.

We then took the elevator up to an incredible viewpoint, which is known for being one of the most impressive in all of Salzburg (we even saw a 1,000-year-old fortress!).

We then headed back down to the historical center, where we saw the Horse Bath, Festival DIstrict, St. Peter’s Church, and much more.

Leopoldskron Palace and Hellbrunn Palace were equally as impressive, before exploring the majestic Bavarian Alps, which you’ll recognize from the film’s opening scenes.

We then made our way to the top of the infamous Sound of Music trail followed by a delicious lunch consisting of traditional local fare before heading to the Lake District.   

5.  Sound of MusicTour by Minivan

Last but certainly not least, is the 4-hour Sound of Music Tour by Minivan . This is the second-best option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly tour, though it is actually affordable while still being a small-group tour!

With a maximum of just 8 participants, you can rest assured that you’ll receive a personalized experience rather than just a cookie-cutter activity that you can find anywhere.

You can choose whether to meet in the center of the city or take advantage of their free hotel pickup service in-between the hours of 8:30 and 9:00 am.

The vehicle is quite comfortable, and with the big windows and amazing views of the Alps surrounding us, there was never a moment of boredom.

The first stop is Leopoldskroner Weiher, as is the case with most of the tours, where you’ll see the back of the von Trapp house and the pond.  After that, we saw the Hellbrunn Castle, which, in itself is quite impressive.

Here, we saw the 16-going-on-17 gazebo and had the chance to take some photos before checking out the glass-like Lake Wolfgang.

We followed it up with a trip to Basilika St. Michael, where we had a blast reenacting the wedding scene from the movie!

I felt like our guide did a fantastic job explaining everything to us both in the van and outside at each location, answering any questions we had.

The PA system inside the van was a great addition, ensuring all of us could clearly hear what the guide was saying as we passed different sights in real time.

Overall, it was a great time, with a top-notch guide, great organization and recommendations, and at this price, is really hard to beat.

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The Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg is our Editors Choice for the Best Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg,

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The Best Sound of Music Tour with Panorama & Salzburg Sound of Music Locations You Can Visit!

The Sound of Music is one of the most loved, watched and admired musical films of all time. It’s a Christmas/New Year essential on British channels!

It’s no wonder that millions of people around the world flock to Salzburg, the setting and location of the movie to dance on the same steps as the Von Trapp children, stand in the same gazebo where Maria and the Captain kiss and admire the sensational Alps that both encroach and liberate the family. 

I’ve taken the best Sound of Music tour Salzburg has to offer, researched the best spots and put this guide together so read on for a review of the Panorama Sound of Music tour and all 18 The Sound of Music filming locations to see in Salzburg!

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About The Panorama Tours Sound of Music

The Panorama Tours Original Sound of Music tour runs twice daily and lasts for 4 hours. Panorama has been providing tours for over 60 years so they know a thing or two about what tourists want.

It takes the passengers to the very best Sound of Music shooting locations on its specially-decorated bus, gives the story of filming, and the history of Salzburg. Rick Steves has also joined the tour!

Meeting Point for Sound of Music Tour Panorama

The meeting spot is outside St Andrew’s church and opposite Mirabell Gardens. You can’t miss the Panorama Tours bus terminal as they have a big office adorned with tour information including Sound of Music posters.

Address : Panorama Tours Bus Stop, Mirabellplatz / Corner Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg

Why You Should Take This Sound of Music Tour Salzburg Austria

• The point of the tour is that it takes you well out of the city of Salzburg to locations that are otherwise hard to reach if doing an independent filming location tour!
• In addition, it’s hard to know where to go and how to get there without doing a tour.
• During the tour, you get to visit the village of Mondsee in Austria, about 1.5 hours from Salzburg, where you spend some free time and get to enjoy real Apple Strudel!
• The tour has an excellent guide who gives lots of information, inside info and back stories to the real Von Trapp family as well as Salzburg history.
• While the guide is quiet, the soundtrack of the film is played. Amazing. I sang my little heart out!
• This article has been split into Sound of Music movie locations you go on the Panorama Tour and other Sound of Music locations in Salzburg where you can independently find Salzburg The Sound of Music sites.

18 Best Salzburg Sound of Music Locations

Places you visit on the sound of music location tour.

Visiting these places is unique because there’s nowhere else in the world you can find these Sound of Music shooting locations. Most locations were not even built on set in Hollywood.

There are Sound of Music locations in Salzburg but also some places you visit on the tour that are difficult to find on your own, which is why you need to join the tour . There are other places around the centre of Salzburg that are easier to get to and probably naturally part of your Salzburg Itinerary which I’ve listed them later in the article as The Sound of Music Salzburg locations.

Leopoldskron Palace – Von Trapp Family Home (Back) & Lake

Sound of Music Scenes

• This is the filming location Sound of Music used for the back of the family mansion
• When Liesl sneaks out to meet Rolfe
• The Captain and Baroness arrive from Vienna and talk
• Rolfe delivers a telegram for Max
• Maria and the children arrive on a boat and fall into the lake
• Maria tells the Captain straight who then fires her before hearing the children sing
• The Baroness and children play with the ball
• The children return from visiting Maria
• Maria returns from the Abbey

It’s located just outside the city of Salzburg and is a grand castle that dates back to the 1700s and used as a hotel today. You can actually stay at ‘Schloss Leopoldskron’ and with the stunning courtyard, fencing, lakes and views of the mountains, who wouldn’t want to stay here? Click here to see the hotel’s latest availability.

‘Trees, lakes, mountains’

This is the first stop on the tour. You are taken in your private bus to this location where you get out of the vehicle to walk at the back of the lake with clear views of the villa as your guide gives you insider information about the area and stories about when they were filming here.

Address : Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Nonnberg Abbey

• Many of the outside scenes where the nuns are
• When Maria leaves the Abbey
• When the children come to visit Maria
• The end of the film when the family escape the Nazis

It is still a nunnery today and while it’s within the city of Salzburg, it’s a fair walk from the centre and you are not allowed inside the actual abbey ( filming took place on the exterior and the inside was recreated as a set in Hollywood).

‘I’ve even heard her singing in the Abbey’

During the tour you will pass the Nonnberg Abbey while remaining on the tour bus and your guide will point it out. I advise sitting on the left hand side of the bus to get the best views and photos.

Fun fact: The real Maria lived in this convent when she was 19 and where her and Captain Von Trapp were married in real life.

Address : Nonnberggasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Watch the film on Amazon prime to get you up to scratch with songs and quotes! 😉

Gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace & Hellbrunner Allee

Scene s From The Film

• The glass gazebo is where Liesl meets Rolfe to sing and dance to ‘ Sixteen Going On Seventeen ‘
• Where the Captain and Maria sing ‘ Something Good ‘ and share their first kiss. The romance spot!

The gazebo was originally located at Leopoldskron Castle but was moved to the gardens of Hellbrunn Castle.

‘Just some local urchins’

Next stop on the tour is the famous Sound of Music pavillion at this location where you get out and hear about the history of filming at the gazebo, snap pictures and walk the palace grounds.

The bus parks near Hellbrunner Allee, the tree lined street, which is the exact filming location where the Captain, Max and the Baroness drive and see the children playing in the trees.

Address : Fürstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Frohnburg Palace – Von Trapp Family Home (Front)

Film Scenes

• Rolfe arrives to deliver telegrams
• The Von Trapp children leave in clothes made from Maria’s curtains
• Guests arrive for the Von Trapp’s party
• The family sneak out the house before being caught

This was once a private residence, built in the 1600s. Today it’s, very aptly, a music school but visitors are not allowed near the location or to drive through the street but is still a great spot to see from afar (filming never happened inside the building anyway).

‘She used to sing that song, remember’

You have to pass this location on the way to Hellbrunn Palace so you will see it regardless of which side of the bus you sit on.

Address : Schloss Fronburg, Hellbrunner Allee 53, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Mondsee Lake, Lake Fuschl, Lake Wolfgang

• When Maria looks out the window on her drive to the Von Trapp house
• Other panoramic shots throughout the film

During the tour, the driver will stop at these lakes for you photo opportunities as well as the free time in Mondsee to visit the lake yourself.

Address : Mondsee, Austria

St Michael’s Church in Mondsee

SOM Scene s

• This is the church where Maria and Captain Von Trapp get married and the excellent scene of Maria walking down the aisle to the reprise of ‘ Maria ‘

Today it’s a church that people can still get married like in the film . It’s beautiful inside and outside so definitely worth a visit.

During the tour you will get the free time in Mondsee town to visit the church and surrounding town at your leisure. It’s truly impressive and a fun part of the tour.

Address : Wredepl. 3, 5310 Mondsee, Austria

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Other Salzburg Sound of Music Sites

These are more common spots you can easily visit in Salzburg where The Sound of Music was filmed.

St. Peter’s Cemetery (Petersfriedhof)

No scenes were filmed here but it was inspiration for the the area where the Von Trapp family hide from the Nazis. It also has another connection as the real Uncle Max , Franz Wasner, is buried in this cemetery.

This is a cemetery still in use today so be mindful and respectful when visiting. When I came here it was late so the gates were locked but was definitely more reminiscent of the film at this time.

Address : Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Gardens

Scenes Filmed Here

• Maria and the children sing ‘Do Re Mi’
• They dance around the fountain
• They visit the gnomes and hedge tunnel
• Famously dance on the steps with excellent views of the park

This is one of the best places to visit in Salzburg and it was where some of the most loved scenes were filmed. It’s free to roam the gardens, see the fountain and dance on the steps.

‘When you know the notes to sing, you can sing most anything.’

Address : Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Hedge Maze & Gnome Park

• Maria and the children run and skip through the maze while singing ‘Do Re Mi’
• The gnome park is also while they sing this song and tap its head as they all walk past

The maze/tunnel is still exactly the same today and found within the Mirabell Gardens. Why not take a video of yourself running through and singing?!

‘A long, long way to run’

Mozart Bridge

Sound of Music Scene

• Maria and the children run across the bridge during the tune of ‘ My Favourite Things ‘ when Maria is showing the kids Salzburg

The bridge is still the same today as it was when filming occurred with stunning views in the back. You can walk across the bridge that was named after Salzburg’s other famous musical link: Mozart ! This is one of the most popular Sound of Music tourist sites.

‘Here. Look over here. See?’

Address : 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Residence Square (Residenzplatz)

Sound of Music Scene s

• Maria sings ‘ I Have Confidence ‘, and Nazi soldiers march into the area during the Anschluss.

This popular square features a large fountain and many important buildings and is a nice place to visit while in Salzburg whether you’re a fan of the movie or not. It’s also the place where an important scene is filmed as it lets the viewer know that Austria has been occupied by the Nazis.

Address : Residenzplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Horse Pond (Pferdeschwemme)

Scenes From Sound of Music

• Another backdrop when Maria and the children explore the city of Salzburg to the backing music of ‘ My Favourite Things ‘

You can visit the area today as it’s well located in the centre of Salzburg and near other attractions. It has an impressive horse statue in the centre and horse images on the walls with cliffs as the backdrop.

‘So we put in words’.

Address : Pferdeschwemme, Hofstallgasse, 5020 Salzburg Austria

Other Sound of Music locations Austria has include:

• Winkler Terrace  – Can be seen when Maria sings ‘ I Have Confidence ‘ and a background shot for when Maria teaches the children ‘ Do Re Mi ‘.
• Salzburg Marionette Theatre – You can actually visit this theatre to watch a production of the movie in one of The Sound of Music locations Salzburg still has open.
• Felsenreitschule – This is the auditorium where the Von Trapp family perform at the Salzburg Festival, and then escape the Nazis. The exterior is where Rolfe hands Liesl a telegram.
• Domplatz – Where Maria and the children explore Salzburg during ‘ My Favourite Things ‘.
• Werfen   – Where Maria and the children have a picnic and sing ‘ Do Re Mi ‘.
• Real Von Trapp House – The real home of the Von Trapp family is in a town called Aigen and was used as a hotel.
• Mount Untersberg – The backdrop mountains throughout the film and the final scene where the family escape over the mountains to the songs ‘ Sound of Music ‘ and ‘ Climb Every Mountain ‘.

How to Book On the Tour | The Sound of Music Salzburg

This is the exact tour I did when I booked through Viator and I cannot recommend it enough. It has been reviewed many times as one of the best Sound of Music tours and I can attest to that!

Although I did this Panorama tour there are alternative options for Sound of Music tours Austria provides and mainly in Salzburg. Some of the best to choose from are as follows:

Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour Sound of Music – This is the ultimate Salzburg Austria sound of music tour by bike where you’ll visit the filming sites while learning about the real Von Trapp family on bicycles that are included with the tour.

Singing Sound of Music Austria Tour – If you love the movie then you probably love the songs so why not combine The Sound of Music locations in Austria with its greatest hits?! Well, on this tour you can. Two entertainers are on board to provide a world-class show with the film’s locations and incredible landscapes like Salzkammergut Lake.

Sound of Music Tour Salzburg + 2 Nights Stay in Leopoldskron Palace – On this tour, you not only get to visit the sound of music locations salzburg delivers but you can actually stay for 2 nights in the Von Trapp Family Villa and wake up to the stunning lake. A filming location tour, breakfast, a free chocolate and bike ride are included!

Further reading:

I hope you now have a clear indication about whether you want to do the tour or not and have a great list of The Sound of Music filming locations Salzburg!

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Julie Andrews

Julie andrews is one of the most famous hollywood actresses, well-known for her iconic role maria von trapp in the sound of music, early life and career.

Julie Andrews was born in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey, England, on October 1st, 1935 as Julia Elizabeth Wells. She is a former talented child star of British revues and was very successful on Broadway with productions such as The Boy Friend , My Fair Lady , and Camelot . Her theatrical training made her ideally suited to the filmmaking style of the Hollywood musicals in the 1940s and 1950s.

Breakthrough and cinema

In the 1950s, Julie Andrews appeared in several stage productions in the US and early made-for-television films. Her cinematic persona was established with her first appearance on the big screen as the magical title character in Disney’s Mary Poppins (one of the top grossing films of all times), for which she even won an Oscar. Julie Andrews was the only actress director Robert Wise considered seriously for the role of Maria von Trapp.

Andrews’s portrayals of Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp not only made her one of the big Hollywood stars of the 60s. But after a while, Julie Andrews became tired of her squeaky-clean characters and sought different kinds of roles. In 1982, she won another Academy Award nomination for Victor/Victoria which marked her break-out of her singing governess image and had embarked on a new phase in her career. In 1996, Andrews appeared on Broadway in Victor/Victoria , once again on stage where she first began her show biz career.

Later Career

In 1997 Julie Andrews suffered from great strain to her singing voice and a subsequent failed attempt at restoring her famous soprano. In 2000, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. for her services to the performing arts. The last two decades have seen Julie Andrews work on many different projects, publish several books and star in movies both in acting and voice acting roles.

FAQs about Julie Andrews

How old was julie andrews in the sound of music.

Julie Andrews was born in 1935, making her 29 during the filming of The Sound of Music

Did Julie Andrews actually sing in The Sound of Music?

Yes, Julie Andrews sang all of her musical performance in The Sound of Music herself. Her career actually began on the stage, her soprano voice had an impressive four octave range and she has perfect pitch.

Did Julie Andrews get an Oscar for The Sound of Music?

Julie Andrews was nominated in the category Best Actress in 1966 but lost to Julie Christie in Darling . Julie Andrews had however already won an Oscar in 1965 for her portrayal of Mary Poppins.

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The Original Sound of Music Tour with Panorama Tours, Salzburg

• January 27, 2019

When I was a little girl, I was mad for shows and musicals. Anything with singing and dancing was right up my street, regardless of the story line. It is therefore probably not hard to imagine that one of my all-time favourite films was the Sound of Music, set in the rolling hills of Austria and with sing-along-songs aplenty! So, when my family and I found ourselves in Salzburg last summer with a few hours to spare, it seemed only right to pay a small price, to walk in the footsteps of Maria and enjoy the amazing sights and immerse ourselves in the magic conjured up in my favourite childhood film and hop aboard The Original Sound of Music Tour with Panorama Tours.

Having reserved our tickets for the afternoon tour, we had a busy morning in the city exploring the Festung and the quaint Old Town (which you can read about here). It was not until 1.30pm that our shuttle driver picked us up from the hotel and drove us to Mirabellplatz , the departure point for The Original Sound of Music Tour.

We were quickly allocated seats and before long we were on our way. The first stop was to be Leopoldskron Palace , now a luxury hotel, the location for the lakeside terrace, the boating scene and the Venetian room (the ballroom – replicated in the Hollywood studios) and the original location for the gazebo used in the filming of ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’ (now housed in the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace). Access to Leopoldskron being limited, the only view possible was across the lake from König Ludwig Strasse, where it was explained to us that the von Trapp’s Villa was in reality an amalgamation of two different locations; the front and imposing entrance, Schloss Frohnburg and the rear and terrace, Schloss Leopoldskron .

Following a ten-minute pause to admire the view and take photos, it was back on the bus to move on to our second stop, Hellbrunn Palace and the gazebo . The journey lasted about 15 minutes and as we drove out into the countryside along Georg-Nikolaus-von-Nissen Strasse and Berchtesgadner Strasse we were in a good position to see Nonnberg Abbey , with its ornate red onion-dome spire, where the ‘real’ Maria (Kutschera) was a novice and later returned to marry Captain von Trapp. Although used as part of the Salzburg backdrop to the film no filming actually took place in the abbey itself.

Our next stop was Hellbrunn Palace where the bus parked up to allow us to get off and go for the short walk into the grounds to see the gazebo. Before entering the palace grounds, there was a photo opportunity at the end of Hellbrunner Allee , the tree-lined avenue where Maria is seen alighting from the bus prior to arriving at the von Trapp villa. I couldn’t resist the urge to copy Maria and dance down the avenue, although I think Maria was definitely better coordinated than I when it came to her ‘click of the heels’ mid-jump!

After checking out the famous gazebo, the bus now retraced its route back into Salzburg itself, passing beneath Nonnberg Abbey, on its way to the area to the east where we would see a little of the beautiful and dramatic scenery around Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang , the backdrop to several scenes in the film. The weather was almost perfect and the views were stunning.

Our final destination was the village of Mondsee , where we parked up and caught a little train into the centre where we visited Mondsee cathedral or St Michael’s Basilica (used for the wedding scene in the film). The distinctive yellow-front of the cathedral is eye-catching and together with its magnificent Baroque architecture it is a perfect location for any wedding.

We also managed to visit the neighbouring Café-Konditorie Braun , famous for its Apfelstrudel. We couldn’t resist its offerings and happily tucked into a fair-sized portion of Strudel and ice-cream – never mind the calories!

Three-quarters of an hour later we were back on the bus, heading back into Salzburg, via the motorway, ready for the final stop, the Mirabell Gardens . The sound-track to the film provided background music and by the time we arrived back into the city I think almost all of the bus was singing along, albeit quietly.

Once we reached the final stop the tour group were off the bus and headed on into the pretty gardens. The lush and colourful gardens were prominently featured in the song ‘Do-Re-Mi’, with the now-famous steps on which Maria and the children performed the ‘Do-Re-Mi’ sequence, as well as the Pegasus Fountain in front of the palace which they dance around during the song. With one last look at the gardens and the fabulous backdrop of city’s fortress in the distance, it was time to say so-long-farewell. An afternoon well spent!

When does the tour start?

The Original Sound of Music tour departs twice daily – at 09:15 and 14:00

How long does the tour last?

The tour is 4 hours long

How much does the tour cost?

An adult ticket costs €45 and a child ticket (4-12) costs €23

Where can I book tickets?

You can buy tickets online via the Panorama Tours website , at their ticket office on Mirabellplatz, in the Tourist Information office or in many of the city’s hotels. We were advised to buy our tickets in advance as the tours are very popular and fill up quickly, especially during the summer months.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour buses depart from the Panorama Tours Bus Terminal which can be found at Mirabellplatz on the corner of Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1. However there are some hotels in the city which can arrange a shuttle bus pick up service – ask your hotel for more information!

I hope you found this post about my experience of the Original Sound of Music Tour helpful and please let me know if you have any questions that have not been answered! Whilst most of the sights mentioned above could be seen independently and not as part of a tour, if you’re looking for an easy and hassle-free way of seeing the sights from the film, this tour is just the thing for you!

Until next time!

Love, Victoria xx

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What an amazing tour! I love seeing familiar locations from films in real life and I don’t think it would get any better than the Sound of Music!

xoxo Jess The Crown Wings | UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog

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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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