Salzburg Sound of Music Tour: Complete Guide

Salzburg is forever linked to “The Sound of Music,” and visiting the filming locations is a highlight for many travelers. Start at Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children sang “Do-Re-Mi.” The gardens are free to visit and offer beautiful views of Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Next, visit the Nonnberg Abbey, the oldest nunnery in the German-speaking world, where the real Maria von Trapp was a novice. The abbey is still active, so visitors should be respectful. Then head to the Residenzplatz, featured in the opening scenes, and the Felsenreitschule, an open-air theater carved into the mountain.

For the best experience, book a private chauffeur tour from Vienna. Our expert drivers know all the filming locations and can create a personalized itinerary that includes both Sound of Music sites and Salzburg’s other attractions like Mozart’s birthplace and the historic old town.