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Salzburg: a world-famous location<\/h2>\n

Visit the most beautiful places in SalzburgerLand on a \u201cSound of Music\u201d tour and follow in the footsteps of\u00a0Salzburg\u2019s most famous family<\/a><\/span>. Various \u201cSound of Music\u201d tours<\/a> invite you to discover the locations of this Oscar-winning<\/span> film. Shot in numerous towns and villages throughout SalzburgerLand in 1964, to this day the movie is regarded as one of most watched films of all time! Read on to find out how to treat yourself to an entire day packed full of \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d.<\/p>\n

Immerse yourself in the world of the Trapp family<\/h2>\n

Start off with a walk through the <\/span>Mirabell Gardens<\/span>, where Maria and the children sang \u201cDo-Re-Mi\u201d. It\u2019s then on\u00a0Nonnberg Abbey, where\u00a0Maria sang in the shadows of the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress as a novice<\/span>. Take a short detour to Leopoldskron Palace, which was used as the setting for the Villa Trapp in the film. You can reach the palace by either taking the No. 25 bus or by walking on a route that leads via the Hellbrunner Allee. From Leopoldskron Palace, continue to Hellbrunn Palace, where you will see the famous gazebo that was used for romantic scenes in the film. You can explore the original Villa Trapp in the Salzburg district of Aigen, and find out more about its inhabitants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Away from the city<\/h2>\n

Hohenwerfen Castle, in Werfen, is not only one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in SalzburgerLand, but it was also used in 1968 as the film location for \u201cWhere Eagles Dare\u201d starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.<\/span><\/p>\n

After taking in the fantastic views from the castle\u2019s gardens, take the scenic mountain route by bus to St. Gilgen and Mondsee, where you will find the parish church that formed the setting for Baron and Maria von Trapp\u2019s wedding. A perfect ending to a perfect day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 TVB Werfen \u2013 Fortress Hohenwerfen<\/p><\/div>\n

The Sound of Salzburg<\/h2>\n

The moving story of the Trapp family and their music is inextricably linked to SalzburgerLand and the city of Salzburg. The success of the film draws in around 300,000 people a year to the area, all of whom come to visit the film\u2019s locations<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The fate of the family and the music that shaped their lives is known throughout the world. In SalzburgerLand and the city of Salzburg, there is the unique opportunity for guests to find out more about this famous family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Music<\/h2>\n

Explore Salzburg and its surrounds, and visit the film locations on this tour<\/a>. Highlights include:<\/p>\n