The Original Sound of Music Tour and Edelweiss Cooking Class
Walk in Julie Andrews' footsteps across Salzburg's iconic filming locations, then learn to cook a classic Austrian dish.
The Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg brings together the most celebrated filming locations from the 1965 classic film and pairs them with a hands-on Edelweiss cooking class for a full-day experience unlike any other in Austria.
Salzburg Panorama Tours holds the distinction of having transported the original film crew to these very locations back in 1964, giving this operator an unmatched historical connection to the movie. Over the course of seven hours, a live guide leads visitors through palaces, abbey gates, lakeside gardens, and a picturesque wedding church while sharing verified facts about the film, the Trapp family, and the city's architectural heritage.
The route extends beyond the city center into the Salzburg Lake District, passing Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang before reaching St. Gilgen and the wedding chapel in Mondsee. The journey covers both urban landmarks and rural countryside, offering a balanced portrait of the region that served as the backdrop for one of cinema's most recognized productions.
After the sightseeing portion concludes, guests participate in an Edelweiss cooking class where they prepare a traditional Austrian recipe, connecting the cultural thread of the tour to the local culinary tradition.
Tour Highlights
Visit the original Do-Re-Mi steps and Pegasus Fountain at Mirabell Gardens where iconic scenes were filmed.
View Leopoldskron Palace from the lakeside, the stand-in for the von Trapp family home in the film.
Photograph the original gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace where the "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" scene was filmed.
Walk to the front gate of Nonnberg Abbey, the real convent where Maria von Trapp lived as a novice.
Travel through the Salzburg Lake District with panoramic stops at Lake Wolfgang and St. Gilgen.
Step inside the Mondsee wedding chapel where Maria and the Captain's marriage scene was filmed.
Participate in a hands-on Edelweiss cooking class and prepare a traditional Austrian recipe.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the iconic Mirabell Gardens, where visitors see the Pegasus Fountain and the staircase steps featured in the Do-Re-Mi sequence. Guests are encouraged to explore the gardens before or after the guided portion.
A photo stop at Leopoldskron Palace allows guests to view the lakeside facade used as the exterior of the von Trapp home. The private palace gardens and the lake where the boating scene was filmed are visible from this vantage point.
Guests visit the rebuilt gazebo in the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace and then proceed to Nonnberg Abbey. The outer gate of the Gothic church is accessible; the interior of the convent remains closed to visitors.
The tour departs the city center and drives through the Lake District, passing Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang. A panoramic photo stop in St. Gilgen captures views of the lake and surrounding Alpine landscape.
The Mondsee Basilica served as the church for the wedding scene in the film and remains the most recognizable interior location in the movie. Following the chapel visit, guests have free time to explore the town or sample apple strudel at a local coffee house.
The day concludes with a hands-on cooking class focused on a traditional Austrian recipe tied to the cultural themes of the tour. Participants prepare the dish themselves under guidance before enjoying the results.
What Is Included
Included
- Live guided Sound of Music tour through Salzburg and surroundings
- Transport to Lake District locations including St. Gilgen and Mondsee
- Access to Hellbrunn Palace gardens and gazebo photo opportunity
- Edelweiss cooking class with traditional Austrian recipe
- Original Sound of Music soundtrack played during the tour
- Guided commentary on film history, Trapp Family history, and Salzburg architecture
Not Included
- Food and beverages during free time in Mondsee
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
- Entry to any paid interior attractions along the route
Important Information
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