Maria's Convent (Nonnberg Abbey)
Maria's Convent (Nonnberg Abbey) in Salzburg, Austria is a filming location for The Sound of Music (1965). It appears on screen as Abbey of the Nuns.
Location Names
Nonnberg Abbey
Abbey of the Nuns
About This Location
The ancient Benedictine abbey where Maria was a novice and where the nuns sang "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?"
Featured In
The Sound of Music
Filming Details
Filming Period
Spring-Summer 1964
Areas Used
Gothic abbey church, monastery courtyard, cemetery, ancient stone walls, cloisters
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Founded 714 AD, oldest womens monastery in German-speaking world, real Maria was novice here 1926-1927
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Nonnberggasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Visiting Maria's Convent (Nonnberg Abbey)
Opening Hours
Church & Cemetery: Daily 6:45 AM-dusk, Morning prayer: 6:45 AM daily, Sunday Mass: 9:30 AM
Entry Fees
Church visit: Free, Donations welcome
Accessibility
Steep uphill walk from city center, church accessible, cemetery has steps
Travel Information
10-minute uphill walk from Old Town, accessible via Kapitelplatz or from Hohensalzburg Fortress.
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