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The Sound of Music Filming Locations

In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

20 filming locations2 hs 54 min1965
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Where was The Sound of Music filmed?

The map and list below use the same eligible filming-location snapshot, grouped by country and city so discovery stays consistent even without geolocation.

Austria

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

Meadow preview

Meadow

★ 8.1

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria

During their hilltop picnic, Maria learns that the children don't know how to sing and she starts to teach them by singing "Do-Re-Mi".

Salzburg

Mountain Path preview

Mountain Path

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

The Von Trapp family climbs into the mountain to escape the country.

Hilltop preview

Hilltop

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria frolics and sings "The Sound of Music" in the hills over the town.

Von Trapp Home (front) preview

Von Trapp Home (front)

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria exist the bus and sings "I Have Confidence" on her way to the home where she is greeted by the butler.

Von Trapp Home (rear) preview

Von Trapp Home (rear)

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

The Captain is entertaining Max and the Baroness at the rear of the house when his children come rowing up with Maria singing.

Carriage Ride preview

Carriage Ride

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria guides the children through "Do-Re-Mi" while they ride on a carriage.

Nonnberg Abbey preview

Nonnberg Abbey

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria sings as she leaves the abbey for her assignment. Later, the Nazis arrive at the abbey and demand to be let inside.

Market preview

Market

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria attempts to jungle some tomatoes for the children while buying fruit for their picnic.

Nonnberg Abbey (reverse) preview

Nonnberg Abbey (reverse)

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria leaves the abbey and begins her journey to the Von Trapp family home.

Plaza preview

Plaza

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Marian leads the children across the square in front of the cathedral.

Salzburg Town Square preview

Salzburg Town Square

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria splashes in the fountain on her way to the Von Trapp home while singing "I Have Confidence". Later, the Nazi soldiers march through town after taking control of Austria.

Foot Bridge preview

Foot Bridge

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria and the children run across the bridge on their way to their picnic and look down at the fishes.

Terrace preview

Terrace

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Maria sings "Do-Re-Mi" with the children while walking over the town.

Tree Lined Road preview

Tree Lined Road

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

The Captain is driving Max and the Baroness to his home and they pass the children playing in the trees but don't recognize them.

Garden preview

Garden

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

The children and Maria dance around the garden while singing "Do-Re-Mi".

Lakeside Road preview

Lakeside Road

★ 8.1

Salzburg, Austria

Marian and the children ride bikes beside the lake while singing "Do-Re-Mi".

Premium Location

Premium Location

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Premium Location

★ 8.1

Premium Location

In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.