“The hills are alive with the sound of music, with songs they have sung for a thousand years…..”
The Sound of Music Tour
Hohensalzburg Castle: a stunning sight
Nonnberg Abbey: where the real-life Maria married Georg von Trapp (Credits: Shuttersandsunflowers)
Leopoldskron Palace: where the children “supposedly” fall. Now a private property
Hellbrunn Palace: Another song location
The famous gazebo from “I am 16, going on 17” In the movie, the dance was done on a set.
Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang: panoramic places from the movie
St. Michael’s Church, Mondsee: where Maria gets married.
The Pegasus Horse Fountain: from the song “Doe a deer a female deer….”
Mirabell Gardens: Used as a backdrop several times
Sound of Music Tour, Salzburg:
-The real life Maria and the von Trapps family have been shown differently. For instance the Baron wasn’t as cold hearted as shown in the movie.-The movie shows several locations that are different from the ones mentioned.
-Maria and Julie Andrews met in real life after the success of the movie!
-The locals in Salzburg aren’t amused by the film and many haven’t even seen it because they think it spoils the sanctity of their town.
I took a tour with Panorama Tours & Travel in Salzburg. They are the most reliable tour operators for this tour and it’s fun to see a side of Salzburg you have enjoyed since childhood
40 Comments
Myra
October 2, 2017 at 7:47 amThis is awesome thanks! I love the movie.
Ishita
October 3, 2017 at 11:10 amMe too! Can watch it again
Un po' di pepe
September 24, 2017 at 12:42 pmI took my nipotina to see the musical last week for her birthday. We loved it and sang along to all the songs. There were a few that were not in the movie, which surprised us, sung by Elsa and the guy that organized the festival-can’t remember his name. The tour sounds fun. i actually recognize most of these locations. Ciao, Cristina
Ishita
September 24, 2017 at 7:25 pmSounds lovely for her. What a great gift!! 🙂 Austria is a paradise.
Meiji Zapico
September 4, 2017 at 4:44 pmActually, we’re not leaving, rather the London West End is coming in my country this September 27. ❤
Ishita
September 4, 2017 at 5:04 pmOh yay!! 🙂
Meiji Zapico
September 2, 2017 at 6:20 pmI get more excited every day that it gets closer! And you are most kindly welcome!
Ishita
September 4, 2017 at 9:48 amWhen do you leave??
Meiji Zapico
September 2, 2017 at 8:38 amOh wow, this is wonderful. Thr Sound of Music’s on tour as well and I can’t wait to watch it this September 29. Glad to say that your post enlightened me that the story was actually based off a true one. Cheers to you! ❤
Ishita
September 2, 2017 at 5:00 pmHow fun! You will love it 🙂 cheers and thanks for such a lovely comment 😍
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gregsitaly
July 31, 2017 at 11:36 pmLoved the lakes near Salzburg. Great post.
travelfeverstories2017
July 30, 2017 at 6:39 pmGood travel idea, didn’t know about this tour!
Ishita
July 31, 2017 at 11:27 amGlad to know 🙂
christie jones
July 27, 2017 at 10:38 pmStunning views, indeed! Hope to get there, one day🙂
Ishita
July 28, 2017 at 12:14 amIt’s so well maintained too. Thank you, hope so !!
Marie
July 26, 2017 at 1:04 pmWe loved the tour, even if the guide busted a few TSOM myths. Lovely memories.
Ishita
July 26, 2017 at 7:21 pmYes I loved that part too..xx
Bellewether
July 26, 2017 at 2:31 amGreat pictures! I love the one of Pegasus 🙂
Ishita
July 26, 2017 at 10:18 amThanks! that’s one of my favorites too.
karenincalabria
July 25, 2017 at 11:50 pmHa, ha! When I read your last post on Salzburg, I was expecting to see this next. I didn’t do the tour when I was there, but it must have been fun. Such a great movie!
Ishita
July 26, 2017 at 10:19 amI didn’t know I was getting so predictable!! Yes it was a great movie and the places are just so beautiful and well maintained.
karenincalabria
July 26, 2017 at 11:02 amSurprise us next time with a video shoot in the gazebo!
Darlene
July 25, 2017 at 10:49 pmWhat a fun tour that would be. I too love the movie and the real life story.
Ishita
July 26, 2017 at 10:20 amThere are so many things done differently from the real story which makes me think about glamorizing cinema in general. Cheers!
quercuscommunity
July 25, 2017 at 8:39 pmStunning photos!
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 8:40 pmThanks so much 🙂
Alok Singhal
July 25, 2017 at 8:33 pmWhat a nice town it is, I’ve heard of it though! The movies are normally shot in studios though they seem to have gone to the real sites.
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 8:34 pm🙂 Yes they did go to the real sites and that is why the movie is so special. Lot of scenes are shot in the studio which the tour guide explained.
Alok Singhal
July 25, 2017 at 8:35 pmOk.
lmm5591
July 25, 2017 at 6:58 pmSo cool!! Thanks for posting – love the Sound of Music!
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 7:58 pmThank you for reading. I am watching it tonight because I felt so nostalgic 🙂
Lata Sunil
July 25, 2017 at 5:24 pmIt is so picture perfect. Beautiful captures.
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 7:58 pmThanks Lata. It reminds me of happy things 🙂
Kevan V
July 25, 2017 at 5:09 pmWe visited Salzburg back in 2010 or so and really enjoyed it. I’d love to go back and explore more of the region.
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 7:58 pmCheers to more travels, Kevan!!
amindfultravellerblog
July 25, 2017 at 4:01 pmI’ve always wanted to do this tour. It looks amazing 😉
Ishita
July 25, 2017 at 7:59 pmIt was super fun especially because the tour guy was hilarious!!
amindfultravellerblog
July 26, 2017 at 3:05 amAhhh, that does make it memorable. X
Ishita
July 26, 2017 at 10:18 am🙂