What do you see in 2025

In Salzburg, Austria, last spring, I jumped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace.

Others did too.

Nearly 60 years ago, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus Fountain and sang “Do-Re-Mi,” one of the most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.”

The movie It tells the story of the Von Trapp family, and the novice nun Maria who works as governess to the seven children, and later marries (spoiler alert) their father only to have to flee the Nazi regime after the annexation of Austria.

Starting on February 6, the Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron (Leopoldskron Palace) will host an exhibition of items related to history. The real von Trapp family, As well as memorabilia and photos from the movie.

new Voice guide applicationwith filming stories narrated by Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich von Trapp in the film, will guide visitors along a path around the town of Werfen, where the picnic scene was filmed.

Throughout the year, the Salzburg Marionette Theater will present “The Lonely Goatherd”,“ It is also performed by the children in the film, by wearing clothes Special offers.

If you like the dirndls worn by the women in the movie, salzburg Heimatwerk, A traditional shop at Residenzplatz 9 is designing a special costume to celebrate the film and will host a one-off exhibition.

On October 23, an English-language symposium is scheduled to discuss the significance and relevance of “The Sound of Music” to Salzburg today, according to Salzburg Land, the city’s tourism marketing organization. At the Felsenreitschule theatre, the panel will include the original cast members. In the evening, there will be a themed party with original music and performances and, again, cast members will be in attendance.

Later this year, the Salzburg Theater will present “The Sound of Music” in German with English subtitles. Offers are Scheduled on specific dates In November and December.

Restaurants like Stiftskolinarium Peter – which claims to be the oldest restaurant in Europe – will offer special film-themed menus, featuring regional specialties.

A little late to the party, the “Sound of Music Museum” is scheduled to open in Salzburg in 2026.

One location featured later in the film is truly stunning Rock riding schoolIt is the stage where the von Trapps performed during the Salzburg Music Festival, and which is the venue for the annual festival to this day.

After their performance, the family fled to the cemetery. St. Peter’s Monastery was listed as a filming location in the film, but the scenes depict it picturesquely Saint Peter’s Cemetery They were filmed mostly on a recreated Hollywood set.

For a special treat, you can stay at Sacher Hotel Salzburg, Where Julie Andrews stayed while filming the film.

The hill that beats with music – which appears in the film’s opening scenes – is located in Germany, across the border from Austria. The actual place is on private land, and the owner is said to not be interested in having tourists. However, there are public trails that lead to the meadow, and if you’re determined to see them, it’s worth it. After the mountain trail To take a peek.

It’s easier to reach the Untersberg area, where Maria and the children hike, which offers great views of the mountains and across Salzburg. It is often included in “The Sound of Music” tours, But if you want to go on your own, it takes 20 minutes by taxi.

What about the von Trapp house? The original family villa is located in a secluded park on Traunstrasse 34. The actual home of the von Trapp family, it was later converted into a hotel which has sadly since closed, with the gardens also closed to the public. But you can wander outside the grounds and take a look at the real Trapp Villa.

Remember when Maria and all the kids capsized their boat? The Grand Palace, dating from 1736, sparkles with… Fronburg Palace (now part of the University Mozarteum Salzburg), for exterior and interior shots. As an added bonus, Leopoldskron Palace has been transformed into a luxury hotel, so guests may recognize some of the interior corners from the film.

Incidentally, the original white music balcony frequented by the stars in the film has been moved Heilbrunn Palace.

Finally, the wedding venue. Maria and Captain von Trapp tied the knot at the beautiful St. Michael’s Cathedral in Mondsee, which translates to Lake of the Moon. Mondsee is located 18 miles from Salzburg and can be reached by bus line 140 in 40 minutes.

The charming little town is a great location to end your trip and stay for a day or two. The lake’s mountainous location is ideal to settle down “The story of the Trapp family singers“, by Maria von Trapp.

When the von Trapp family fled war-torn Europe, they settled in Vermont. Today, the farm has been expanded and you can stay in the original Von Trapp Family Inn In Sto. The hotel, whose location and decor are the best thing about visiting Austria, is also full of real family history.

The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is just one of many theaters in the United States presenting “The Sound of Music” in 2025. The music starts in Septemberand goes on tour in December.