Adjacent to Salzburg Cathedral is the luxurious Archbishop's Residence (Residenz), built in the 16th century by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau. It is one of the most historically valuable buildings in the old town and is now owned by the Salzburg state government. The Residenz Fountain in the Residenzplatz stands 15 meters high and is the largest Baroque fountain outside of Italy. It was constructed between 1658 and 1661 using marble from the nearby Untersberg mountain. In the movie 'The Sound of Music', Maria passes through the Residenzplatz singing 'I Have Confidence' on her way from Nonnberg Abbey to the Trapp Villa.
The so-called Mirabell Palace is a white building that was once built by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his mistress. In such a feudal and closed era, it was quite a sensational act for a bishop to have the courage to do something like this for his woman. Should we say he was courageous for love, or was he simply outrageously arrogant? After his resignation, in order to cover up this disgraceful episode, the name was changed to Mirabell. This place is also one of the filming locations for the movie 'The Sound of Music'.
Nonnberg Abbey is located on the hill east of Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg. Maria's first appearance in the movie 'The Sound of Music' was in this abbey. It is a Benedictine monastery, originally built in 714, and is the oldest nunnery in the German-speaking world.
Hellbrunn Palace is a summer palace planned to be built in 1612 by the then ruling Archbishop Markus Sittikus. The garden here offers pleasant scenery and is a favorite spot for locals to walk and exercise. The small children's playground on a flat area in one corner of the garden is a paradise for children and playful adults. There is also a traditional Christmas market here. Before Christmas, walking along the small paths in front of the palace, enjoying various Austrian traditional snacks, drinking Punsch, and looking for various small items, combined with the special atmosphere here, is very enjoyable. Inside the main palace entrance, there is also a special indoor market with large garden ironware and porcelain products, as well as Christmas tree decorations and small handicrafts. The variety is abundant, and the shopkeepers are enthusiastic, making it an experience not to be missed.
Hohenwerfen Castle (Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen) is located in the town of Werfen in the state of Salzburg, situated in the valley of the Salzach River, 40 kilometers from Salzburg. Together with the Hohensalzburg Fortress, it forms the 'sister castles,' both of which date back to the 11th century. Surrounded by high mountains, Hohenwerfen Castle had a very advantageous geographical position during wartime, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Climbing up to Hohenwerfen Castle, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding scenery, including towering, verdant mountains, a clear blue sky, and the tiny houses scattered below.
The place where Baron von Trapp sings 'Edelweiss' when the Trapp family parts in the movie.
St. Peter's Cemetery, Salzburg
The cemetery is the resting place of many famous figures from Salzburg, including Nannerl Mozart (Mozart's sister), Michael Haydn (brother of the musician Haydn), Karajan's teacher, and the architect of the cathedral, Santino Solari, among others. The cemetery also features in the film 'The Sound of Music,' where the von Trapp family hides behind the tombstones to evade capture.
Leopoldskron Palace
The villa facing the lake where Baron von Trapp stands in the film. Leopoldskron Palace (also known as Leopold Palace) and its pond were used to depict the rear side of the Trapp villa. The Venetian Room with its golden decorations and mirrors provided great inspiration for the banquet hall in the movie, and today it also serves weddings and receptions.
The Sound of Music Glass Pavilion
Now located at Hellbrunn Palace, the glass pavilion from the film is in the palace grounds. One of the most famous and romantic scenes in the movie.
Frohnleiten Castle Palace
The courtyard and main gate of the palace were used as a backdrop in 'The Sound of Music' and are also very distinctive.
