Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 2
28 mi2 mi
Castles and Other Locations in Salzburger Land as Filming Sites for the Sound of Music
In the musical The Sound of Music, the film crew used two castles as filming locations for the von Trapp family home. In the park of Hellbrunn Palace today you will find the pavilion that stood in front of Leopoldskron Palace in a famous singing scene. On a hike from Werfen south of Salzburg into the mountains, you will find a viewpoint of the place where the family in the musical left for their journey across the mountains to America. Julie Andrews danced across the meadow at this spot with the children of her movie family.
Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron
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After a rich breakfast in the castle you can take a morning walk through the park.
Every day at 10.15 there is a guided tour of the castle, where you will learn all about the history of the castle and the people who lived and worked in it. A reservation for this is required. To do so, send an e-mail to [email protected].
Every day at 10.15 there is a guided tour of the castle, where you will learn all about the history of the castle and the people who lived and worked in it. A reservation for this is required. To do so, send an e-mail to [email protected].
2.3 mi
10 min
Schloss Frohnburg
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Frohnburg Castle was the second castle used as a filming location in the musical The Sound of Music for the von Trapp family home. Today it is a venue for events and serves as student accommodation for students of the Mozarteum University.
Guided tours are not offered. However, because of its beautiful location in the Salzburg area, it is worth a short visit.
Guided tours are not offered. However, because of its beautiful location in the Salzburg area, it is worth a short visit.
1.6 mi
5 min
Hellbrunn Parkplatz
Parking
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Here you can park the car for a visit to the park of Hellbrunn Palace.
0.1 mi
5 min
Sound of Music Pavilion
Landmark
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The dance scene to the song "I am 16, going on 17" was filmed in front of this gazebo on the lakeside in Leopoldskron. Today, the gazebo stands in the park of Hellbrunn Palace.
0.2 mi
5 min
Parkcafe Schloss Hellbrunn
Café
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In the Parkcafé Schloss Hellbrunn you can enjoy a light lunch (pizza, salads, toast) or coffee and cake. You can eat in the guest garden or in the guest parlor.
Opening hours: daily 10.00 to 19.00
Opening hours: daily 10.00 to 19.00
0.3 mi
5 min
Hellbrunn Parkplatz
Parking
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Pick up your vehicle for the onward journey to the Sound of Music Trail near Werfen.
23.4 mi
30 min
Hochwerfen Burg Park
Parking
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Leave your car in the car park at Hohenwerfen Castle. From there, you can walk up the mountain on the Sound of Music Trail.
0.9 mi
30 min
The Sound of Music Trail
Landmark
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Walk a short distance on Bundesstraße 159 in the direction of Werfen and then turn right onto Schartenbergstraße. The hiking trail leads up the mountain to the spot that served as the filming location for the final scene in the musical The Sound of Music. There is a lookout point there. From the lookout point you have a beautiful view of Hohenwerfen Castle and the surrounding mountains.
Alternative: Hohenwerfen Castle
The hiking trail is not easy for everyone. If you have trouble hiking uphill, you can visit Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle instead. You can use the passenger elevator from the parking lot. Alternatively, there is a hiking trail that requires good footwear.
Opening hours: April: Tues. - Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May - July 10: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. From July 11 - August 13: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. From August 14 - September: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October - November 6: Tues. - Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The interior of the castle is accessible only with a guided tour.
Guided tours: April, October & November: 10:00 - 16:00 May - September: 10:00 - 17:00 July 11 - August 13: 10:00 - 18:00 Ongoing subject to availability. Guided tour of the castle interiors: duration approx. 50 min.
Flight demonstrations April to July 10: 11:15 and 15:15 From 11 July to 13 August: 11:15, 14:15 and 16:30 From August 14 to November 6: 11:15 and 15:15 hrs. Flight demonstration: duration depending on weather up to 25 min.
Alternative: Hohenwerfen Castle
The hiking trail is not easy for everyone. If you have trouble hiking uphill, you can visit Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle instead. You can use the passenger elevator from the parking lot. Alternatively, there is a hiking trail that requires good footwear.
Opening hours: April: Tues. - Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May - July 10: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. From July 11 - August 13: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. From August 14 - September: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October - November 6: Tues. - Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Monday day off (except holidays)
The interior of the castle is accessible only with a guided tour.
Guided tours: April, October & November: 10:00 - 16:00 May - September: 10:00 - 17:00 July 11 - August 13: 10:00 - 18:00 Ongoing subject to availability. Guided tour of the castle interiors: duration approx. 50 min.
Flight demonstrations April to July 10: 11:15 and 15:15 From 11 July to 13 August: 11:15, 14:15 and 16:30 From August 14 to November 6: 11:15 and 15:15 hrs. Flight demonstration: duration depending on weather up to 25 min.
0.9 mi
20 min
Hochwerfen Burg Park
Parking
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Pick up your vehicle at the car park and drive into the village of Werfen.
1.1 mi
5 min
Restaurant Obauer
Restaurant
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Austrian cuisine is reinterpreted by the Obauer brothers. Their restaurant is one of the top addresses for gourmets in Austria. Their cuisine is based on the ingredients that are in season. Therefore, the offer on their menu varies day by day. Take your time for a gourmet experience at Restaurant Obauer.
Opening Hours: Wednesday, 18:15 - 21:00 Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 - 13:30 and 18:15 - 21:00 Monday and Tuesday closed
Opening Hours: Wednesday, 18:15 - 21:00 Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 - 13:30 and 18:15 - 21:00 Monday and Tuesday closed