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Castle of Fronburg castle of leopoldskron Wedding church Mondsee

Sound of Music tour

Tour details

Experience the magic of one of the most successful movies of all time – The Sound of Music. Released in 1965, this film has touched hearts around the world. Let us take you to the original filming locations and share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the movie and the real Von Trapp Family.

This tour includes:

  • A short city tour focusing on The Sound of Music, approximately 45 minutes of walking and driving in Salzburg's Old Town.
  • A stop at the magnificent Palace of Leopoldskron – one of the two mansions used as the Von Trapp home and the place where the children famously fell into the lake.
  • A stop at Hellbrunn Palace, including a visit to the famous Gazebo.
  • A drive through picturesque countryside as we make our way to the Salzkammergut/Lake District.
  • Stop at the viewing point above St. Gilgen with a gorgeous view over the Wolfgangsee (lake Wolfgang).
  • A visit to the parish church of Mondsee – walk down the aisle of the iconic Sound of Music Wedding Church plus a bit of extra time to spend on your own.

Important Information:

  • The tour is limited to a maximum of 19 people.
  • Meeting point: at 8:30 am or 1:30 pm at Rudolfskai 38, 5020 Salzburg.
  • The tour is conducted in either a 8-seater minivan or a 19-seater bus.
  • Duration: approx. 4 hours
  • Departure: daily at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm
  • Ending point: at 1:00 pm or 6:00pm at Mirabell Gardens
  • Additional information:
    • The original Von Trapp villa cannot be visited as it is privately owned by the church.
    • Schloss Leopoldskron can only be viewed from across the Leopoldskroner Weiher (pond) as it operates as a private hotel.

Possible addon:

Immediately following your 9:00 am tour (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm), you have the opportunity to attend Edelweiss-Cooking-School in the afternoon. For €55.00 you get to enjoy a bowl of traditional "Gulasch Soup" and a serving of "Salzburger Nockerl" and will be able to participate in the preparation of your own dessert, a traditional Austrian "Apple Strudel". Please just e-mail us, and we will check availability with the cooking class and book it for you.



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