Film · 1965 · Musical · Drama
Where was The Sound of Music filmed?
A free-spirited governess brings music back to a stern widower's household on the eve of Austria's annexation, in one of cinema's best-loved musicals. Salzburg wears its starring role proudly, from the Mirabell gardens of Do-Re-Mi to the lakeside palace terrace and the abbey on the hill.
3 locations across 1 destinations
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Salzburg, Austria
3 spotsMirabell Gardens
The baroque parterre, the Pegasus fountain and the long stone steps are where the children dance through Do-Re-Mi.
Schloss Leopoldskron
The lakeside terrace and water gate of this rococo palace are the von Trapp family's grand home in the film's exteriors.
Nonnberg Abbey
This hilltop convent is the real abbey where Maria is a novice, its courtyard and gate used in the film.
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Good to know
- Where was The Sound of Music filmed?
- The Sound of Music was filmed in Salzburg.
- Can you visit the The Sound of Music filming locations?
- Yes, these are real, visitable places. Each location below comes with the scene, an exact point on the map, and how to get there.