The white glass gazebo is probably the most photographed filming location in Salzburg. It stands today in the park of Hellbrunn Palace, a short drive south of the Old Town.
In the film
Liesl and Rolf sing “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” in and around the gazebo, and later Maria and the Captain sing “Something Good”. The dance scenes inside were filmed on a larger copy in the Hollywood studio – the real gazebo is much smaller than it looks in the film.
The real history
The gazebo was built for the film and originally stood in the grounds of Leopoldskron Palace. It was later moved to the park of Hellbrunn Palace, where it is easier for visitors to reach. Hellbrunn itself was built from 1613 as a summer palace for Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus. Its park covers around 60 hectares and holds much more than the gazebo: the famous trick fountains, which still surprise visitors with hidden water jets today, the Prince-Archbishop’s palace museum, and the Stone Theatre, a former quarry in the woods on Hellbrunn Hill that was turned into an open-air stage.
The museum about The Sound of Music movie in Hellbrunn
Since September 2026 Salzburg has its own museum about the film: Sound of Music Salzburg (the museum about The Sound of Music movie), a branch of the Salzburg Museum in three restored historic buildings on the grounds of Hellbrunn (Fürstenweg 33–35), a short walk from the gazebo. Around 450 objects – costumes, props, posters, recordings and photos – tell the story of the real von Trapp family, the Broadway musical and the 1965 film. Highlights include a 360° projection around a replica of the gazebo and a Do-Re-Mi sing-along. The museum is open daily from late March to 1 November. Admission: adults €8, seniors (65+) €4.80, children and young people €4.80, children under 6 free, families €16. The Salzburg Card includes one free entry.
Tip: Plan more time for Hellbrunn
- Trick fountains and palace museum: a guided tour of the trick fountains, followed by the rooms of the palace (seasonal).
- Salzburg Zoo: the Salzburg Zoo is right next to the park.
- Stone Theatre: a short walk up Hellbrunn Hill.
- Salzburg Card: the trick fountains and palace museum, the museum about The Sound of Music movie and the zoo are each included once – the best value if you visit several sights. You can add the Salzburg Card directly when you book a tour with us.
- Getting there: bus line 25 from the city centre – or with us on tour.
Visiting tips
- The park around the gazebo is free to enter; the palace and the trick fountains require a ticket and are open from spring to autumn.
- The gazebo is usually closed – you can look inside through the windows.
- In Advent, the Christmas market in the palace courtyard is one of the most atmospheric in Salzburg.
Visit with Bob’s Special Tours
Our guides have been showing guests the filming locations since 1976 – with the stories behind the scenes, the real history of the von Trapp family and Salzburg’s culture beyond the film.
On our 4.5h tours to the filming locations we make a short stop at Hellbrunn – long enough to see the gazebo and, with a Salzburg Card, to take a quick look into the museum about The Sound of Music movie. The trick fountains are not part of these tours. Our private 6-hour e-bike tour includes the trick fountains: tickets for the trick fountains and palace museum and for the museum about The Sound of Music movie can be added when you book, or you visit both free of charge with the Salzburg Card, which you can also book with us. The e-bike tour can also be booked without the focus on The Sound of Music movie, with the trick fountains only.
You can see this location on:
- Public 4.5h tour to the filming locations
- Private 4.5h tour to the filming locations
- Private tour from Passau or Linz (for Danube cruise guests)
- Full-day tour to the filming locations and Hallstatt
- Private full-day tour to the filming locations and Hallstatt
- Private 4-hour e-bike tour to the filming locations
- Private 6-hour e-bike tour with the trick fountains
All filming locations at a glance: The Sound of Music movie filming locations in and around Salzburg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the gazebo from The Sound of Music movie?
In the park of Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg. It originally stood at Leopoldskron Palace and was moved to Hellbrunn later.
Can you go inside the gazebo?
The doors are usually closed, but you can see inside through the glass. The dance scenes were filmed in a studio in Hollywood.
Is there a museum about The Sound of Music movie in Salzburg?
Yes. Since September 2026 the museum Sound of Music Salzburg, dedicated to The Sound of Music movie and run by the Salzburg Museum, is open on the grounds of Hellbrunn, near the gazebo. It is open daily from late March to 1 November.
Is the gazebo free to visit?
Yes, the park of Hellbrunn is free to enter. Tickets are only needed for the palace and the trick fountains.