Felsenreitschule
Felsenreitschule
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CT128 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The majority of the SOM tours do not include this location, yet it's the setting for one of the most memorable scenes in the movie: the concert/escape scene where Capt. Von Trapp tears up singing Edelweiss. This location has a LOT more history behind it than simply a movie! You must take this tour to find out the complete history. Housing three theaters in a former riding school, it also boasts the largest stage in the world. This is a must-see. The tour is about an hour long, and basically you walk-up to the box office and schedule a tour. Tours are limited depending on events taking place, but if you can arrange for one, take it!
Written 13 June 2016
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travelinspiration
Dallas, TX383 contributions
Sept 2019
Did not have any of the same bad experiences with our guided tour others have mentioned. Arrived 1:35pm, got tickets no problem on a Saturday recently - tour started on time for 50 minutes. Guide excellent!! Yes a little German before English but not as long as people have mentioned. Saw all 3 theatres, backstage (due to no rehearsals) and the famous Rock Riding School stage where filmed Sound of Music. History excellent, fantastic theatres, esp if Sound of Music fan. Highly recommend! Cheap price!
Written 29 September 2019
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MrsBaum
Leeds, UK748 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
After not being able to stay for the tour when we were in Salzburg a few years ago I was very excited to go this time. They must know that most people are only going for the Sound of Music connection and I wish they had told me that the arches would not be on show as they had filled them in for an opera. There are a couple left open but I felt cheated that I didn't get to see it when that was the main reason to be there.
The rest of the tour is interesting but this broke my heart a little. They should let you know up front that it won't look the same or have something on the website.
Included on the salzburg card.
The rest of the tour is interesting but this broke my heart a little. They should let you know up front that it won't look the same or have something on the website.
Included on the salzburg card.
Written 15 July 2018
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hermann b
Salzburg, Austria441 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is part of the main attractions of salzburg and in the heart of it.
Just around the corner from the Getreidegasse
Just around the corner from the Getreidegasse
Written 29 January 2019
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CarlaColumna123
Cologne, Germany1,399 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Felsenreitschule is a theatre and a venue of the Salzburg Festival. It was also used as a location in the film version of Sound of Music.
Wonderful stage, beautiful architecture - if time allows yous should see a performance there.
Wonderful stage, beautiful architecture - if time allows yous should see a performance there.
Written 18 September 2018
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Bolton, UK621 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The Sound of Music connection aside (features in the music festival scene where the baron sings 'Edelweiss' and the family sing 'So Long, Farewell') this place has a fascinating history. The riding school was built out of a quarry at the foot of the Monchsberg cliffs where rocks had previously been excavated to build the cathedral. The school was originally used for training, tournaments and animal hunts, before being later taken over by the imperial cavalry. The 96 arcades carved into the rock on three floors was originally used to seat the audience. When, in 1926 it became a venue for the Salzburg Festival, the auditorium was reversed, with the arcades now forming a backdrop to the stage. A huge 130 foot wide stage has been added with a retracting roof. We did contemplate a tour (the only way you can gain entry) but the arrangements weren’t very clear and we understood that the original rock arches aren’t always visible. We settled instead for a photostop of the Pferdeschwemme in front of the auditorium. This is one the most beautiful water features in Salzburg. The central marble horse sculpture stands in the centre of a large pool with ramps on either side to allow the horses to more easily enter their bath. The backdrop of the colourful horse frescoes and the sheer cliff is stunning.
Written 2 July 2018
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Clara_miracles
Singapore, Singapore115 contributions
May 2018 • Family
One of the location set for the Sound of Music, though not always covered it seems as part of the tours.
There are daily tours (the only way you get actually visit the festival halls) though the website was not super clear as well. The side door shows the timing for each period. Please note that tickets to the tour need to be bought from the main souvenir store out in the front (not where the signage is!)
Unfortunately when we were there, the rock wall arcs were all covered so we could not get the full view of the stage (with the arcs). But it was a great experience to see the hall and also the golden hall. We were also allowed backstage!
Requires some patience as the guide had to explain in German and English (German first). But he was very detailed and knowledgeable.
A great experience and worth doing for SOM fans.
There are daily tours (the only way you get actually visit the festival halls) though the website was not super clear as well. The side door shows the timing for each period. Please note that tickets to the tour need to be bought from the main souvenir store out in the front (not where the signage is!)
Unfortunately when we were there, the rock wall arcs were all covered so we could not get the full view of the stage (with the arcs). But it was a great experience to see the hall and also the golden hall. We were also allowed backstage!
Requires some patience as the guide had to explain in German and English (German first). But he was very detailed and knowledgeable.
A great experience and worth doing for SOM fans.
Written 22 May 2018
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