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 independent sources · SRC-15290, SRC-10769 - Built in founded c. 712/715
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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 independent sources · 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
Where was The Sound of Music filmed?
Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg), in Salzburg, Salzburg, is a real-world filming location used for The Sound of Music.
Where is Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) located?
Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) is located in Salzburg, Salzburg.