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Sound of Music Tour

Salzburg

Discover the Sound of Music Locations in Salzburg and the mountains

Imagine yourself following the footsteps of Maria (Julie Andrews) as she sings „The Hills Are Alive“ across our breathtaking mountain landscape and feel the connection to DAS EDELWEISS, when remembering theTrapp family singing „Edelweiss“ as a tribute Austria’s beauty. Your sound of music holiday tour is waiting for you with private tours departing right from the hotel and talented live musicians performing for you at the very iconic Sound of Music locations.

When you arrive at DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort, you‘re not just stepping into a luxury retreat — you’re stepping into the atmosphere that inspired a world-famous story. The surrounding mountains, meadows, and villages still echo the film’s message: that music, family, and faith can carry us through even the most difficult chapters of life.

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[Translate to Englisch:] Sound of Music Tour Hotel

Private tours

with live musicians performing for you at the famous filming locations.

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Concierge Experiences

Beyond Salzburg

The real Sound of Music Tour Through Austria’s Filming Locations & History

[Translate to Englisch:] Drehorte von Sound of Music

Famous & lesser-known

locations around DAS EDELWEISS

Have you ever wondered: Was The Sound of Music filmed in Salzburg only? While many iconic scenes were captured in the city of Salzburg — including the famous Mirabell Gardens and the charming Mirabellplatz — it’s the wider alpine region with its peaceful meadows, pristine lakes, and dramatic mountains that gives the film its lasting emotional impact. And it's exactly this landscape that surrounds DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort, inviting you to live the story where it truly belongs. Yes, The Sound of Music was filmed in Austria, in both famous and lesser-known locations. From the Mondsee Basilica, where the wedding was filmed, to Hellbrunn Palace, home to the iconic Gazebo scene and Leopoldskron Palace, which served as the lakeside façade of the von Trapp villa. These are more than just beautiful backdrops, they are the living stage for a story that moved generations.

family, hope and the joy of nature

not just for fans.

The plot follows Maria, a spirited young woman sent from Nonnberg Abbey to become the governess of the seven von Trapp children. What begins as a clash of worlds evolves into a tale of love, courage, and freedom as Maria transforms the family's life through music and they ultimately defy the rise of Nazism by fleeing over the mountains. This symbolic escape remains deeply moving, especially in light of nearby historical landmarks such as the Eagle’s Nest above Berchtesgaden.

Tip for those planning to extend their Sound of Music holiday even further, our sister hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden offers the perfect base to explore this region’s powerful past and breathtaking alpine setting.

Explore Edelweiss Berchtesgaden

Follow the sound of luxury

Discover the Sound of Music filming locations in one of the latest Mercedes models, which you can enjoy with a complimentary test drive. Whether you prefer an elegant drive through the picturesque valley or a day trip to Salzburg, we will create a personalized route for you, that's guiding you to the legendary film sites with thoughtfully arranged pauses at gourmet restaurants or one of the 40 charming alpine huts in the Großarl Valley.

Discover our Mercedes Experience

„We are happy to tailor your exclusive “The Sound of Music” private tour for you, complete with live musicians, a professional photographer, and a storyteller. Together, we bring the film’s iconic scenes to life amid the stunning mountain landscape and at locations such as Nonnberg Abbey and Hellbrunn Palace. Even without a guided tour, you can experience the magic of the region on your own terms — enjoy the freedom to explore the breathtaking landscape in style with the latest Mercedes models, available for you to test drive free of charge as our guest."

EDELWEISS Concierge Team

'Edelweiss'

„Every morning you greet me, small and white, clean and bright“

sung by the Trapp Family as a tribute to the beauty of the Austrian mountains in The Sound of Music (1965)

How to Get Here – Travel Options for Your Sound of Music Holiday in Europe

From the US or International Destinations

Planning a Sound of Music tour with flights? Begin your unforgettable Sound of Music holiday in Europe by flying directly into Flughafen München (MUC). From there, we’ll gladly arrange a comfortable shuttle transfer for you (approx. 220 km, ca. 2,5h drive), taking you through breathtaking alpine landscapes reminiscent of the movie’s iconic scenes. Alternatively, you may fly into e.g. Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and connect to a short flight to Salzburg (SZG) (approx. 70 km from the resort and easily reachable).

From the UK or within Europe

If you’re booking a Sound of Music holiday package from the UK, there are frequent direct flights into Salzburg Airport (SZG). A picturesque one-hour drive have you star on catching the original Sound of Music Austria vibes before reaching our resort.

Already in Austria?

Looking for a Sound of Music tour from Vienna? We recommend staying with us for at least two nights. That gives you time to fully enjoy the immersive full-day tour and experience the tranquility of the mountains around the resort — so authentic, you might even wonder if it's the hotel where they filmed The Sound of Music.

Sound of Music Tour Salzburg