13-Hour 'Sound of Music' Filming Site Exploration in Salzburg from Vienna

The Sound of Music Shooting site

Salzberg

Hohensalzburg

Mirabell Palace

Schloss Hellbrunn

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Highlights

Visit the iconic Mondsee church where Maria's wedding scene was filmed in "The Sound of Music."

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Austrian Alps and picturesque lakes during the journey to Salzburg

Explore Hellbrunn Park and the famous Gazebo

Walk through the beautiful Mirabell gardens where Maria and the children sang "Do-re-mi" around the Pegasus Fountain

Vienna, Salzburg

architectural, cultural, historical

Group Tour

13 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Embark on a 13-hour journey from Salzburg, exploring the iconic settings of "The Sound of Music" and Mozart's heritage. Begin at Mondsee's picturesque church, then traverse the stunning Austrian Alps to Hellbrunn Park's Gazebo and Mirabell Gardens. Discover historical sites like Residence Square and Nonnberg Abbey, concluding with Mozart's birthplace.

Itinerary

Vienna - Mondsee - Salzburg Old City - Nonnberg Nunnery - Gazebo in Hellbrunn - Vienna
- Transfer from Vienna to visit the iconic Mondee Church from Maria's wedding scene in 'The Sound of Music.
- Travel through the scenic Austrian Alps, capturing picturesque lakes and peaks en route to Salzburg.
- Explore Hellbrunn Park, featured in the famous Gazebo from 'The Sound of Music.'
- Stroll through Mirabell Gardens, where the song "Do-re-mi" was performed by Maria and the children.
- Visit the picturesque Horse Pond and enjoy the chilling of the Residence Square with the Residence Fountain, which is notable for scenes from the movie.
- Explore the Summer Riding School and the oldest cemetery by Sankt Peter's Monastery.
- Visit Nonnberg Abbey, Europe's oldest nunnery, famous for Maria Kutschera's story.
- Dive into Salzburg's Mozart heritage, conclude the tour in Salzburg and return to Vienna.

What's Included

Hotel pickup from Vienna Central Hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090) if the hotel name is stated not later than 24 hours before tour departure

Walking tour through the old town of Mondsee to St. Michael church

Photo breaks at the Alpine lakes of Mondsee and Wolfgangsee

Visit the famous Gazebo in Hellbrunn Park

Walking tour with a professional guide in Salzburg, including Mirabell Garden, Pegasus Fountain and other film-setting

Transport by air-conditioned coach or van with a professional driver-guide

Guided tour on the way from Vienna to Salzburg and back

What's Excluded

Pick up from apartments

Hotel drop-off (the tour ends at the Vienna State Opera, Albertinaplatz)

Food and drink

Entrance fees

Gratuities (optional)

No Wi-Fi on the bus

Know Before You Go

The tour takes place once a week on Saturday.

Tour departs from “Tourist Info” at Albertina Platz, A-1010 Vienna. Beside the State Opera House, in front of the Albertina Museum. Underground station “Karlsplatz” U1, U2, U4. Please come 5 minutes before the tour departure to the 7Travel agency official and tell them your name.

Free hotel pick-up is possible from Vienna central hotels only (postcodes 1010 to 1090). Please inform us about your hotel name and address by 04:00 pm a day before the tour.

Pick-up from apartments is not possible.

Hotel drop-off is not included.

The pickup time depends on how the driver collects others on the way. Ensure you are ready and waiting at the hotel reception area at 7:15 am. We cannot give you an exact time for the pick-up because it will depend on how the driver collects others on the way. If you are not there, the driver cannot wait for you longer than 5 minutes.

The tour is not recommended for infants.

It will be operated by a guide in English language only.

Depending on the group size, this tour will be conducted by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.

Please note that you will cover approx. 630 km. by motorway on this day. It is approx. Eight hours drive with two 30-minute stops. You will spend approx. Thirty minutes in Mondsee Lake, 10 minutes in Leopoldskron Palace, 15 minutes in Hellbrunn and 3.5 hours in Salzburg: a 2-hour combined walking tour and 1,5 hours of free time.