Salzburg and The Sound of music Day Trip

Optional Stop: Melk Abbey

If your group prefers, the itinerary can be enriched with a visit to Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most striking baroque treasures. Sitting high above the Danube, the abbey is renowned for its golden halls, grand library, and stunning views over the Wachau Valley.

Your driver will take you right to the abbey grounds, where you can wander through the elegant courtyards, admire the architecture, and soak in the panoramic river scenery. With additional time, you may also enter the abbey itself — exploring the museum and church, walking beneath frescoed ceilings, and discovering centuries of Benedictine tradition preserved in priceless manuscripts.

This stop is completely optional and can be added for those who wish to combine cultural heritage with breathtaking landscapes along the journey.

Welcome to Salzburg, the City of Music and the home of The Sound of Music!
Follow in the footsteps of Maria and the von Trapp family as you explore Salzburg’s most beautiful sights and famous filming locations. From charming gardens and elegant palaces to mountain views and historic squares, this tour brings the magic of the beloved movie to life right where it all happened.

Visit the famous “16 Going on 17” pavilion in the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace, one of the most iconic filming locations of The Sound of Music. Walk around the peaceful park and relive the romantic scene between Liesl and Rolf.

See the exterior of Schloss Frohnburg, used as the façade of the von Trapp family home in the movie. The palace, located along Hellbrunner Allee, perfectly captures the elegant atmosphere of the film’s opening family scenes.

Stroll through the stunning Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children sang “Do-Re-Mi.” Follow in their footsteps along the Pegasus Fountain, the vine tunnel, and the garden steps — one of the most joyful scenes in the movie.

Explore the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, where Maria joyfully sings “I Have Confidence” on her way to the von Trapp villa. These two beautiful squares showcase Salzburg’s baroque charm and stunning views of the cathedral.

Visit one of Salzburg’s oldest and most atmospheric sites — the inspiration for the movie’s tense escape scene, where the von Trapp family hides from the Nazis. The ornate arcades and peaceful tombs make this a must-see stop.

See the famous open-air theatre where the von Trapp family performs “Edelweiss” before making their escape. This impressive venue carved into the Mönchsberg rock is still used for concerts and the Salzburg Festival today.

End your tour at Nonnberg Abbey, the real convent where the historical Maria von Trapp lived as a nun. In the movie, this is where Maria begins her journey to the von Trapp family. Enjoy beautiful views over the city from this serene site.

At the end of the tour, guests will have some free time to further explore Salzburg’s charming Old Town — stroll through its narrow streets, visit local cafés, or enjoy a bit of shopping before heading back.