60 years of Sound of Music
An anniversary full of memories
The world-famous musical “The Sound of Music” celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025.
The Hollywood classic starring Julie Andrews made Salzburg world-famous.
The film still attracts thousands of fans to the city every year.
Whether original film locations, exhibitions or live performances -
Salzburg becomes the setting for memories and new discoveries.
Our tip:
Use our central location as a starting point for your best Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg.
We will be happy to help you book tickets or guided tours at reception!
Behind the scenes
The Sound of Music was filmed in 1964 at original locations in and around Salzburg - including Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Palace and Nonntal Abbey.
Julie Andrews not only impressed in front of the camera, but also the locals and visitors who watched her filming.
Today, 60 years later, Salzburg is inextricably linked with the film - and invites you to discover its history for yourself.
The best Sound of Music experiences in Salzburg
The Sound of Music for beginners
The city walk through Salzburg with the Smart-Guide app takes you to the central locations of the film. In just under 1.5 hours, you will learn everything worth knowing about the film and the history of the Trapp family.
You'll get the ideal basic knowledge of the “Sound of Music” and get some exercise in the fresh air at the same time!
Sound of Music Trail in Werfen
After 45 minutes (1.4 kilometers) along the path in a beautiful natural landscape, you arrive at your destination: The Gschwandt Anger picnic plateau. This is also the only filming location in the Inner Mountains.
Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich, tells anecdotes about the filming via an audio guide.
The Original Sound of Music Tour
Panorama Tours offers daily tours all year round to the twelve authentic film locations in the city of Salzburg as well as to Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Mondsee.
Tickets are available online or from us at reception.
Miss Maria's bike tour
For those who want to discover “The Sound of Music” in a sporty way, there is the charming option of exploring the locations and filming sites in the city of Salzburg by bike.
Starts at 09:30 am at Mirabellplatz and takes 3.5 hours.
Salzburg Marionette Theater
From May to October, 10 puppeteers make over a hundred different puppets dance across the stage in the beautiful marionette theater to the original music of “The Sound of Music” in a 90-minute performance.
Leopoldskron Castle
Meet the Trapp family at a picnic in the park from June to August. Enjoy apple strudel and pink lemonade while a narrator reveals exciting anecdotes from the life of the Trapps. Accompanied by the musical's most popular melodies.
There is a guest exhibition in the castle gallery (by prior arrangement) - you will find an exquisite selection of exhibits there.
Salzburg Heimatwerk
In July and August, the Trapp family's exhibits can be admired at the “Dirndl meets Hollywood” exhibition at the Salzburger Heimatwerk.
Various dirndl creations, drawings and correspondence are also on display. The “Sound of Music” anniversary dirndl can also be purchased.
Salzburg State Theater
To mark the 60th anniversary of the world-famous film, the Salzburg State Theater is bringing the successful production of “Sound of Music” back into the repertoire in November.
