Lonely PlanetJul 16, 2026
"The Sound of Music" filming locations to visit in Salzburg
Cinematically beautiful Salzburg is even dreamier in person than onscreen, with settings that send your soul soaring.
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- Basilica Minor St MichaelSightStriking lemon-and-white, twin-towered baroque facade.
- Elsewhere
- Stift NonnbergSightSalzburg, AustriaHear Gregorian chants at 5:15pm weekdays, 5pm Saturdays, 4:30pm Sundays.
- ResidenzplatzSightSalzburg, AustriaMaria sings "I Have Confidence" and splashes fountain horses.
- ResidenzbrunnenSightSalzburg, AustriaMaria playfully splashes its water-spouting horses.
- Residenz palaceSightSalzburg, AustriaDesigned by Vincenzo Scamozzi, inspired by Rome.
- FelsenreitschuleTheatreSalzburg, AustriaPremier venue of the summertime Salzburg Festival.
- St Peter'sSightSalzburg, AustriaOldest abbey, church, monastery in German-speaking world.
- Schloss MirabellAttractionSalzburg, AustriaGardens have fountains, muses, parterres, and rose gardens.
- Festung HohensalzburgSightSalzburg, AustriaSalzburg's 900-year-old fortress crowning the hillside.
- ZwerglgartenGardenSalzburg, AustriaDwarf Garden with Pegasus statue and steps appeared in film.
- Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, AustriaGardens have ponds, sculptures, leafy avenues, and trick fountains.
- Schloss LeopoldskronAttractionSalzburg, AustriaRococo palace with dreamy views; has 12 luxurious suites.
- UntersbergSightSalzburg, AustriaPeak where von Trapp family climbs to escape Nazi-occupied Austria.
- SalzkammergutSightSalzburg, AustriaRegion east of Salzburg with lofty peaks and jewel-colored lakes.
- Tennengebirge AlpsSightWerfen, AustriaMountains rise above the Salzach River and Werfen.
- Sound of Music TrailTrailWerfen, Austria1.4km trail twisting up to Gschwandtanger lookout.
- Burg HohenwerfenSightWerfen, AustriaMedieval fortress crowning a clifftop.
- EisriesenweltSightWerfen, AustriaWorld's largest accessible ice caves.
- Sound of Music SalzburgAttractionSalzburg, AustriaScheduled to open autumn 2026 at Hellbrunn Palace.
- Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle TourPlaceSalzburg, AustriaHalf-day bike tour rolling from palace to plaza, park to abbey.
- Tänzerin sculptureSightSalzburg, Austria