The film "The Sound of Music" was filmed in Salzburg, Austria and in Germany.

Filming Locations:

Gschwandtanger

In the Movie

Scene where Maria and the children have a picnic on the meadow and sing "Do Re Mi".

In Reality

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The scene was filmed at The "Sound of Music" trail in Werfen starts right after leaving the picturesque center of the village of Werfen in Pongau and is suitable for walkers of any level of fitness. The trail will take you to Gschwandtanger, one of the most beautiful viewpoints, located high above the village. This alpine pasture is perhaps the most famous of all "Sound of Music" locations, with the 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Castle towering in the background. The trail is dotted with signposts and information boards.

Mirabell Gardens

In the Movie

Scene where Maria and the children sing "Do Re Mi" while hopping along the staircase.

In Reality

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The scene was filmed at The palace was built in 1606. Originally it was called Altenau Castle. It was rebuilt in lavish Baroque style from 1721 to 1727. In its geometrically arranged gardens stand statues on mythological themes dating from 1730. The gardens were opened to the public under Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.

Mirabell Gardens

In the Movie

Scene where Maria and the children sing "Do Re Mi" as they run through a tunnel.

In Reality

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The scene was filmed at The palace was built in 1606. Originally it was called Altenau Castle. It was rebuilt in lavish Baroque style from 1721 to 1727. In its geometrically arranged gardens stand statues on mythological themes dating from 1730. The gardens were opened to the public under Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.

Mirabell Gardens

In the Movie

Scene where Maria and the children sing "Do Re Mi".

In Reality

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The scene was filmed at The palace was built in 1606. Originally it was called Altenau Castle. It was rebuilt in lavish Baroque style from 1721 to 1727. In its geometrically arranged gardens stand statues on mythological themes dating from 1730. The gardens were opened to the public under Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.