Sound of Music in Mirabell Gardens © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE
THE SOUND OF MUSIC IN SALZBURG
The world-famous movie musical “The Sound of Music”, which was filmed in 1965, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. A great event for Salzburg! Many guests come to Salzburg every year from all over the world to visit the filming locations of the movie and thus some of Salzburg’s most beautiful attractions.
Let yourself be inspired by the charm of this movie and the unforgettable melodies and use this year to discover the beautiful sights of Salzburg.
Our 4-star (superior) hotels in Salzburg offer you the modern comforts that will make your stay in Salzburg even more enjoyable. The location of our hotels in the immediate vicinity of Mirabell Palace and Gardens, one of the most famous film locations, makes your stay a very special experience.
A magical story set against a magnificent backdrop
The film “The Sound of Music” is based on the life story of Maria Augusta von Trapp (1905 – 1987), whose life took an unexpected turn when she entered the service of Baron von Trapp as a governess. The family, who had already enjoyed musical success in Salzburg, became world-famous after emigrating to the USA and performed more than 2000 concerts all over the world.
Maria Augusta von Trapp published her life story as a book in 1949. A musical based on the book was produced in the 1950s, which was a great success in New York, London and other cities.
Produced in the USA in 1965, the film “The Sound of Music” starring Julie Andrews in the role of Maria was an incredible success, particularly in America and Asia, and is still going strong today. The film, which combines love, music and drama in a wonderful story, is also a tribute to the enchanting city of Salzburg with its historic old town and numerous attractions.
Follow in the footsteps of the world-famous musical and discover the most beautiful sides of Salzburg: Mirabell Palace and Mirabell Gardens, the Pferdeschwemme, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Felsenreitschule, Residenzplatz, Leopoldskron Palace and Hellbrunn Palace with its famous pavilion.
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Pegasus Fountain in Mirabell Gardens © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
Salzburg in its anniversary year
Salzburg will celebrate the 60th birthday of the classic film in 2025 with a series of special events. Here are some highlights that you should not miss.
In the Schloss Leopoldskron will host the special exhibition “Sound of Music Salzburg – Insights and Outlooks”. Numerous exhibits on the life of the Trapp family and the film can be viewed on certain dates as part of a guided tour. The exhibition is a foretaste of a Sound of Music Museum, which is due to open on the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace in 2026.
Take the anniversary year as an opportunity to visit the Salzburg Marionette Theater and experience a dazzling performance of “The Sound of Music”. Founded in 1913, the theater was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Site in 2016. Over 60 lovingly crafted marionettes bring the history of the Trapp family to life.
In June and July, the park of park of Schloss Leopoldskron once again becomes the backdrop for “The Sound of Music”. An exclusive theater experience with music, scenery and picnics in the open air awaits you. From June 8 to July 9, 2025, the Salzburger Landestheater invites you to experience the story of the Trapp family in a captivating and interactive way on a total of eleven evenings.
The traditional Salzburger Heimatwerk is bringing out an “anniversary dirndl”. A special exhibition in July and August in the listed vault of the Salzburger Heimatwerk is also dedicated to “The Sound of Music”. It focuses on the themes of customs, traditional dress and costume in connection with the Hollywood film and is being created in collaboration with the Salzburg Museum.
In November and December 2025, the Salzburg State Theater the successful production of “The Sound of Music” from 2011 will be revived. Seven performances are on the program: 15/21/23 & 25.11. and 12/23 & 27.12.2025
Your perfect home in Salzburg
Salzburg is not only the home of the “Sound of Music”, but also a place where hospitality is a top priority. Our first-class 4-star (superior) hotels offer the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in the world of film and the highlights of the city.
Comfort, style and personal service are our focus to make your stay unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming you to Salzburg and providing you with an unforgettable experience at the IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburgat the IMLAUER & Bräu Hotels Salzburg or at the Hotel am Mirabellplatz to offer!
Our hotel staff will be happy to help you plan your stay and give you tips on sights, events and tours specifically for “The Sound of Music”.
Salzburg offers a great selection of tours to the filming locations of the movie and the history of the Trapp family. The “Original Sound of Music Tour” from Panorama Tours can be booked directly at the hotel. The starting point of the tour is only a 3-minute walk from our hotels.
Our tip: The Sound of Music in Vienna
Make your Sound of Music trip extra special and extend it with a stay in Vienna. A beautiful city with a great historical heritage and a great love of music.
You can also enjoy the 60th anniversary of “The Sound of Music” in Vienna with an extraordinary performance. The Vienna Volksoper pays tribute to the global success with a performance of the musical in May and June. Performances of “The Sound of Music” can be attended on May 29, 7 / 10 / 15 / 16 and June 19, 2025.
Of course, the usual comfort and warm hospitality of the IMLAUER hotels are also available to you in Vienna. The Hotel IMLAUER Vienna and the Hotel Nestroy Vienna have excellent connections to the public transport network and can be reached on foot in 15 minutes from the city center. Whether you are a movie fan or a culture lover – the anniversary year of “The Sound of Music” will inspire you!
