Mirabell Gardens are the setting for the joyful finale of “Do-Re-Mi” in The Sound of Music movie – and one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens in Austria. Entry to the gardens is free and they are open every day.
In the film
In the last part of the “Do-Re-Mi” sequence, Maria and the seven children dance around the Pegasus Fountain, run through the arched hedge tunnel, pass the dwarf garden and end the song in front of the large wrought-iron gate at the Rose Hill, with the Fortress Hohensalzburg in the background. Many guests are surprised how small and close together these spots are in reality – the film editing makes the garden look much larger.
The real history
Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau for Salome Alt, the mother of his many children. Its gardens were redesigned in the Baroque style around 1690 and are full of mythological statues. Today the palace houses the offices of the mayor and the civil registry office of Salzburg: the Baroque Marble Hall is where many couples come to get married. In the evenings, the Marble Hall is the venue of the Mirabell Palace Concerts.
Visiting tips
- Come early in the morning or in the evening to see the gardens without crowds.
- The classic photo: stand in front of the wrought-iron gate at the Rose Hill, where the Do-Re-Mi finale was filmed, with the Fortress in the background.
- Concert tip: the Mirabell Palace Concerts (Schlosskonzerte Mirabell) offer chamber music with works by Mozart and others in the Marble Hall on many evenings. Salzburg Card holders receive a discount.
- The hedge tunnel and the dwarf garden are at the western side of the gardens.
- Our public tours to the filming locations end at Mirabell Gardens, so you can stay and explore afterwards.
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. 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
- 2.5h walking tour to the filming locations
All filming locations at a glance: The Sound of Music movie filming locations in and around Salzburg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Do-Re-Mi scene filmed in Salzburg?
The finale of Do-Re-Mi was filmed in Mirabell Gardens: at the Pegasus Fountain, in the hedge tunnel and in front of the wrought-iron gate at the Rose Hill. Other parts of the song were filmed on the Mozart footbridge, at the Residence Fountain and near Werfen.
Do you have to pay to visit Mirabell Gardens?
No. Mirabell Gardens are public and free to enter, and they are open every day.
How long should I plan for Mirabell Gardens?
About 30 to 45 minutes is enough to see the film spots and take photos.