Sound of music movie intermission12/26/2023 ![]() Frohnburg Palaceįrohnburg Palace played an important role in the Sound of Music as it was one of the two filming locations for the Von Trapp Villa. Fans will recognize this Sound of Music filming location from the scene where the Captain sings “Edelweiss” and his family joins him on stage to sing “So Long, Farewell”. Today it’s Salzburg’s most popular concert venue and is where the real Von Trapp family won the Salzburg Music Festival in 1936. Rock Riding SchoolĬarved into the Mönchsberg, the Rock Riding School (German: Felsenreitschule) was initially built to be a cathedral, but was later repurposed by the archbishop into a riding school where tournaments were held. It is situation below the cliff side of Mönchsberg, and the bright fresco behind the horse pond makes for a gorgeous picture to add to your Sound of Music tour album. In addition to being featured in the musical, the Horse Pond is well worth a visit in its own right. Horse Pondīuilt in the 17th century to wash the horses of the prince-archbishop, the Horse Pond (German: Pferdeschwemme) was briefly featured in the movie as a backdrop to Maria and the kids singing “My Favorite Things” while dancing in their clothes made from curtains. It is in this square while singing “I Have Confidence in Me”, that Maria happily splashes water in the fountain, The Nazi soliders also march through the square later in the movie and hang their flag over the entrance of the old Residence Palace. Situated in the center of Salzburg old town is Residence Square (German: Residenzplatz), which is home to the largest (45 feet tall) baroque fountain outside of Italy. This film location spot, which can be visited for free, should not be missed. While visiting Mirabell gardens, you’ll relive the scene of Maria and the Von Trapp kids dancing around the Pegasus Fountain, jumping up and down the steps, as well as running through the hedge maze tunnel, all the while admiring the breathtaking view of Hohensalzburg Fortress in the distance. The iconic song, “Do Re, Mi” was partially shot here. This baroque style garden, which was built in 1606 by the archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his mistress is a beautifully landscaped garden filled with gorgeous flowers, marble statues, fountains, and ample opportunities to reenact scenes from the movies. The catacombs carved out of the rocks of Mönchsberg provide a stunning view over the beautiful cemetery and should be visited during your Sound of Music tour in Salzburg. This unique cemetery is one of the oldest (and most beautiful) cemeteries in the world and is Salzburg’s oldest Christian cemetery. Beside being the resting place of Mozart’s sister, Nannerl, this is also the resting place of Max Detweiler, “Uncle Max” from the movie. Peter’s Cemetery (German: Petersfriedhof) was the inspiration for the cemetery rebuilt on set for the scene towards the end of the movie in which the Von Trapps hide from the Nazis behind tombs. The small yet beautiful flower filled St. A highlight of this Sound of Music location in Salzburg is hearing the resident nuns Gregorian chants in Latin at 6:45 in the morning inside the beautiful Gothic abbey. Visitors will notice the interior of the Abbey is different from the movie, as filming inside the convent was not allowed, so the interior scenes were shot in a Hollywood studio. Nonnberg is where four scenes from the movie were filmed: the scene of the nuns singing “Maria” in the courtyard, Maria leaving the abbey, the kids visiting her at the abbey, and the Nazi’s hunting the Von Trapps. Nonnberg Abbeyįounded in 714 A.D., Nonnberg Abbey (German: Stift Nonnberg) is the oldest female convent north of the Alps and is where the real-life Maria became a novice nun and got married to Georg von Trapp. Marvel at the breathtaking locations for the Sound of Music and sing through the streets of Salzburg. With an English speaking guide, and songs from the soundtrack playing throughout the tour, this Original Sound of Music tour from Salzburg won’t disappoint! Sound of Music Locations Map Recommendation: Relive the scenes of some of the most popular Sound of Music locations in Salzburg including Leopoldskron Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, and Mirabell Gardens on a guided Sound of Music tour. From the gazebo where Liesl sings “16 going on 17” to the Abbey where Maria lived and got married, here are all the must-visit Sound of Music filming locations. If you are a fan of the movie and wondering where the Sound of Music was filmed, you’ve come to the right place. Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Salzburg, Austria to walk in the footsteps of the legendary Von Trapp family. One of the most famous musical films, The Sound of Music, which was filmed in 1965 is still loved by many today. ![]()
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