Salzburg celebrates the anniversary!
60 years of The Sound of Music
1965 - 2025: The world-famous movie The Sound of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Even before the making of the Hollywood movie in 1964, Salzburg already had a close connection to Trapp family, as the true story also took place in Salzburg. To mark the anniversary, the city of Salzburg is offering numerous attractions for visitors and fans of The Sound of Music.
60th anniversary of “The Sound of Music” - a timeless classic
In 1938, the novice Maria comes to Salzburg to take care of the seven children of the strict Captain von Trapp. With her cheerful and carefree manner, she manages to bring the family closer together again and bring music and joie de vivre back into their everyday lives. The movie “The Sound of Music”, which has inspired generations with its enchanting songs and breathtaking locations in Salzburg, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. Let yourself be enchanted once again by the magic of this unforgettable story, which continues to touch hearts around the world to this day.
The making of the movie in Salzburg
The location scouting in Salzburg began as early as 1963, and filming began in spring 1964 with well-known actors such as Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Elanor Parker. In total, only 6 weeks were scheduled for filming, as transportation and accommodation for the 250 actors, crew members, technicians etc. was extremely expensive. Due to the typical rainy weather in Salzburg, it ended up taking 11 weeks. In addition to the filming locations in Salzburg, locations in the Salzkammergut and neighboring Berchtesgaden were also chosen. Today, these special locations are true places of pilgrimage for The Sound of Music fans and welcome numerous visitors every day.
Sound of Music highlights in Salzburg
To celebrate the anniversary, Salzburg is also celebrating with The Sound of Music fans from all over the world. In addition to Julie Andrews, the city of Salzburg also plays an important role in the movie, which was awarded five Oscars. The 2025 anniversary program presents exclusive exhibitions, impressive performances and culinary highlights, while also offering the opportunity to visit the original filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of the Trapp family through beautiful Salzburger Land and experience the magic of the movie up close.
