Overview
Nonnberg Abbey was founded by Saint Rupert around 712-715 AD, making it the oldest continuously existing nunnery in the German-speaking world, perched on a hill near Hohensalzburg Fortress. It's where Maria Kutschera, the real-life inspiration for The Sound of Music, was a postulant, and where she actually married Georg von Trapp in 1927. The nuns' living quarters are closed to the public, but the church is open to visitors and features Romanesque frescoes. Free admission. A steep 15-20 minute walk uphill from the Old Town; not wheelchair accessible.
💰 Tickets
Free admission (the nuns' living quarters are closed to the public).
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-11:45 & 14:00-18:00, Sun/holidays 10:00-11:45 & 14:00-18:00 (hours may vary — check before visiting).
Travel Tips
Bring a coin to light up the Romanesque frescoes. It's an active convent, so dress modestly.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Salzburg, Austria from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Nonnberg Abbey
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Things to Do in Salzburg
Sound of Music Tour
Salzburg's most popular tour, visiting filming locations from 'The Sound of Music' by bus and on foot. Stops include Mirabell Gardens, Schloss Leopoldskron, Mondsee Church, and the Hellbrunn gazebo.
Hohensalzburg Fortress Concert
Attend a Mozart chamber concert in the Golden Hall (Goldene Stube) of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Take the funicular up and enjoy classical music with stunning night views of Salzburg from the fortress.
Untersberg Mountain Hiking
Take the cable car to 1,853m on Untersberg mountain south of Salzburg, then hike the summit trail. Enjoy 360-degree panoramas of the Alps, Salzburg, and Bavarian Germany.