Sound of Music
Sound of Music PavilionSalzburg, the Sound of Music city
The musical “The Sound of Music” still causes enormous fascination and enthusiasm today, much like the film of the same name. In your trip to Salzburg visit the location for this well-known film.
Fans of the musical and the film the Sound of Music will be right at home in Salzburg. At every turn you’ll encounter stage settings and film locations for the Sound of Music. Whether it’s Mirabell castle, the gazebo in Hellbrunn or Leopoldskron castle– from Imlauer Hotel you can get to all the Sound of Music locations in Salzburg easily and without any hassle.
The life of the Trapp family and the many stories about the filming in Salzburg are still fascinating today. The lead part in the musical, Maria, a young novice, accepts an offer to look after the Baron von Trapp’s children. Maria looks after the little ones tenderly and teaches them the art of singing and making music. Even Baron von Trapp is taken with the young woman’s charm. The two fall in love and marry a short while later. The political situation at this time was characterised by National Socialism. Since Baron von Trapp refused to perform his duty in the German Armed Forces he was hunted down by the Nazis. However the Trapp family managed to escape to the Swiss border.
Leopoldskron CastleRichard Rodgers composed the music for the Broadway success, the musical “The Sound of Music“ which still sets off emotions years later. The musical was followed in 1965 by the film of the same name– one of the most-watched films of all time!
In Salzburg there are various “Sound of Music” tours, which take visitors to the original theatre. These tours are popular with both young and old and are also suitable for families with children. In Imlauer Restaurant StieglKeller impressive Sound of Music live performances are performed in Festungsberg.
Imlauer Hotels are happy to make ticket reservations for you for the Sound of Music Tour and concert evening.
