Sightseeing-Tour: Sound of Music & Lakes

Departing from Munich, this exclusive day trip follows in the cinematic footsteps of "The Sound of Music" to Salzburg and the surrounding lakes.

Mirabell Gardens:  take a stroll through the symmetrical flower beds and up the famous staircase, which served as the backdrop for the iconic dance and song scene in the film. Here, you can really feel the film’s bright, optimistic visual style.

Leopoldskron Palace (exterior): photo stop on the lakeshore with a view of the Rococo palace, whose façade is beautifully reflected in the water. The site symbolizes the private, family-oriented world of the Trapp family.

Hellbrunn Palace — Garden and Pavilion: explore the sprawling gardens and the romantic pavilion, which also served as a film set. The whimsical garden spaces reflect the lightness and romance of the film’s aesthetic.

Wolfgangsee Lookout: relive the emotional sense of vastness and freedom experienced by the film’s characters—with a stop for a panoramic view of the lake, where the alpine lake landscape unfolds before you.

Mondsee Viewpoint & St. Michael’s Basilica: here, you can visit the basilica and tour the interior—it is known as the setting for the wedding scene—and the church interior is one of the film’s dramatic, narrative turning points.

Return trip / Conclusion: A leisurely conclusion with time for individual photo stops or a short walk—perfect for letting the "cinematic" impressions linger.

On your way to Wolfgangsee and Mondsee, we recommend taking a leisurely lunch break—ideally at a lakeside restaurant for fresh fish dishes or a traditional inn in the village of Mondsee for regional specialties.