Maria with the Children in the Mirabell Palace Gardens | © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Foto: Patrick Langwallner
Salzburg celebrates 60 years of ‘The Sound of Music’
Exactly 60 years ago, the musical film The Sound of Music premiered, attracting millions of fans to Salzburg ever since. Visitors come to trace the footsteps of the von Trapp family at the original filming locations. To mark the anniversary, the offerings are being expanded.
Celebrating the Anniversary in Salzburg
To mark this special anniversary, Salzburg offers visitors a variety of ways to explore the musical’s legacy. Revel in the charm of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre, embark on an unforgettable guided tour through the city’s historic streets by foot or bicycle, or try your hand at baking an authentic apple strudel – just as Fraulein Maria might have done herself.
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In the Footsteps of the von Trapp Family
“The Sound of Music” is based on a true story. Before the new “Sound of Music Museum” opens in Hellbrunn in 2026, the Salzburg Museum offers unique insights into the history of the von Trapp family and the cultural heritage of the world-famous film through special exhibitions at Schloss Leopoldskron and the Salzburg Heimatwerk.
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 movie-worthy story of the von Trapps
The true story of Maria Kutschera sounds like a modern fairy tale: Maria Kutschera, once a tutor in the Trapp family, married her widowed father and founded a successful family choir with him. 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.
