Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) is an abbey in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, and a filming location for The Sound of Music (1965). Built in founded c. 712/715.
Location: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Sound of Music (movie, 1965) — as Maria's abbey — exterior scenes filmed at the real convent where Maria von Trapp was a postulan
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15290, SRC-10769 - Built in founded c. 712/715
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15290, SRC-16680, SRC-17078 - Historic designation: Protected monument; Part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15290, SRC-16681, SRC-17079
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10769 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sound-Of-Music.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15290 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonnberg_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16680 — https://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/churches-cemeteries/stift-nonnberg (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16681 — https://www.salzburg.info/en/salzburg/unesco-world-cultural-heritage (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17078 — https://www.visit-salzburg.net/sights/nonnberg.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17079 — https://gcatholic.org/churches/europe-west/86259 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) connected to The Sound of Music?
Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg), in Salzburg, Salzburg, has a documented connection to The Sound of Music. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) located?
Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) is located in Salzburg, Salzburg.