Felsenreitschule is a landmark in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, and a filming location for The Sound of Music (1965). Built in 1693-94.
Location: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Sound of Music (movie, 1965) — as The Salzburg music festival venue where the von Trapps perform 'Edelweiss' before their escape
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15291, SRC-10769 - Built in 1693-94
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15291, SRC-16682, SRC-17080
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10769 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sound-Of-Music.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15291 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felsenreitschule (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16682 — https://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/en/l/felsenreitschule (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17080 — https://osterfestspiele.at/en/your-visit/felsenreitschule (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Sound of Music filmed?
Felsenreitschule, in Salzburg, Salzburg, is a real-world filming location used for The Sound of Music.
Where is Felsenreitschule located?
Felsenreitschule is located in Salzburg, Salzburg.