Maria with the Children in the Mirabell Palace Gardens
The Sound of Music
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!
The movie-worthy story of the von Trapps
What sounds like a modern fairy tale is actually a true story: that of Maria Kutschera. She moved in with the Trapps as the children’s governess and shortly afterwards married the widower father of the family. In the 1930s they founded a family choir, which, after their emigration to the United States in 1939, became an international success.
In 1965, the touching story of this singing family made it to the movies. Directed by Robert Wise, with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the starring roles, the movie brought the Trapp story to audiences around the globe. The fact that the film diverges from reality from time to time in no way affects its popularity. As the recipient of five Oscars, “The Sound of Music” is one of the most successful productions in cinematic history!
Discover the original shooting locations!
Only a few Salzburgers have ever seen “My Songs – My Dreams” – which is the English translation of the German title – yet on the international stage, “The Sound of Music” enjoys a cult following! For the more than 300,000 visitors every year who make the pilgrimage to Salzburg because of the film, Mozart is just an added bonus. Rather, it is the movie shooting locations as well as the landmarks in the actual life of the Trapp family that take top billing. From Mirabell Gardens to the Felsenreitschule and Schloss Leopoldskron: Salzburg is practically teeming with “Sound of Music” locations.
Experience “The Sound of Music” in Salzburg
A Sound of Music museum is being planned in Salzburg. Until it opens in 2026, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the theme. You can visit the filming locations in the city of Salzburg on foot or on a guided bike tour. There are also bus tours to the locations around Salzburg. Love the scene where Maria and the children make the puppets dance? Then visit a Sound of Music performance at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre!
