Mondsee: The Wedding Church and Lake Dwellings
St. Michael's Basilica, abbey history and a World Heritage site
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Mondsee is famous around the world for the wedding scene in The Sound of Music, filmed in St. Michael's Basilica. This private walk also explores more than 1,250 years of monastic history and the World Heritage pile dwellings.
Mondsee Abbey was founded around 748 and was one of the oldest monasteries in present-day Austria. Its monks produced precious manuscripts and shaped farming and culture in the region.
St. Michael's Basilica, with its yellow facade and Baroque altars by Meinrad Guggenbichler, is one of the largest churches in Upper Austria. In 1964 the wedding of Maria and Captain von Trapp was filmed here.
Long before the abbey, people lived in pile dwellings on the lakeshore. The Mondsee culture gave its name to a Neolithic period and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide links film, faith and prehistory.
Highlights
- St. Michael's Basilica, the movie wedding church
- Baroque altars by Meinrad Guggenbichler
- Abbey history since the 8th century
- UNESCO pile dwellings
- Market square and lakeside
The route
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1Market square
Colorful houses and overview
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2St. Michael's Basilica
Church and movie history
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3Castle courtyard
The former abbey
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4Lakeside
Pile dwellings and views
Who this tour is for
Great for Sound of Music fans, culture lovers and day trippers from Salzburg.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees and tickets for cable cars, trains, boats or tastings are not included and are paid on site. Your guide is happy to tell you in advance what to expect.
Is the price per person or per group?
This is a private tour with a licensed Austrian tour guide. The price is per group, not per person, so it is just you and your own party.
How far is Mondsee from Salzburg?
Mondsee is a short drive from Salzburg and combines well with other Salzkammergut lakes.
