“The Sound of Music” will forever by connected to Salzburg, Austria. Travellers from around the world come to Salzburg to visit locations made famous by the movie.
Here are the 5 best Sound of Music attractions to visit in Salzburg, Austria; Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Palace, Hellbrunn Palace, Mondsee Church and Hedge Maze & Gnome Park.
Mirabell Gardens & Palace
Address: Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg
Mirabell Gardens and Palace are UNESCO heritage listed sites in central Salzburg. The name Mirabell is derived from the Italian mirabile “admirable” and bella “beautiful” and is the location for the “Do Re Mi” scene. Want to sing and dance around the Pegasus Fountain like in the movie? Here’s your chance.
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Leopoldskron Palace
Address: Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg
The Leopoldskron Palace was the home of the real Von Trapps and was occupied by the Nazis for a period over World War II. The Palace is now a hotel and if booking a suite, you’ll be staying inside this majestic building. Unfortunately, it is not open to the public for tours. This was my view from across the river.
Hellbrunn Palace and Gazebo
Remember the song “16 going on 17”? Here is the original glass pavilion in the movie. Also known as “The Sound of Music Gazebo”, a plaque commemorates Charmian Carr the actress who played Liesel. You are unable to go inside the Gazebo as a tourist got injured re-creating the dancing scene.
Mondsee Wedding Church
The “Mondsee Wedding Church” or St Michael’s Bascilica, is the location where Maria and Captain Von Trapp married. Mondsee is 30 minutes outside Salzburg and you’ll be spoilt with amazing alpine views on the way.
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Hedge Maze & Gnome Park
Address: Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg
The Hedge Maze & Gnome Park is another “Do Re Mi” location next to Mirabell Gardens. Feel like running through the Hedge tunnel or patting the gnomes on the head like in the movie? A must do activity.
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