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Overview
See The Sound of Music in the city in which it takes place, and enjoy an afternoon of theater for the whole family at the Salzburg Marionette Theater. Famous throughout the world, the Salzburg Marionette Theater is now included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Watch professional puppeteers and marvel at the amazing lifelikeness of the marionettes.
Operated by
Salzburger Marionettentheater GmbH
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Must do for Sound of Music fans in Salzburg
Discover21070050664, Jul 2026
This was so worth doing when in Salzburg! The show was staged so inventively and the music sounded beautiful. The show is cut down to an hour 45 with an interval and doesn’t feel too long or too short. The production is beautifully done and so charming and unique. Definitely a memorable moment of our interrailing trip. Pretty expensive though. There’s also a display of older puppets when you walk in which is interesting to see! Theatre itself is beautiful.
Especially in today’s...
Jodi_S, Jun 2026
Especially in today’s produced world, and despite seeing the movie many times, this show was very refreshing and captivating. Just know the bar/drink area is cash only, so if you want a refreshment before or during intermission, bring cash. It was very hot during our visit to Salzburg and the ac was struggling to keep up. So if you book this for a break from the heat, you might be disappointed. The performance and experience are well worth the time, though!
Great experience - highly recommended.
Richard196666, Jun 2026
This was really good fun for anyone who likes the Sound of Music, or who just likes theatre in general. The puppet theatre itself was beautiful and the performances from everyone, voiceovers and the puppeteers were amazing. Lovely curtain call twist at the end which I won't spoil for anyone who hasn't seen the show. Shout out to the very friendly bar staff as well!
Book it you will love it
lisabT2516QX, Jun 2026
Absolutely loved this it’s so cute and very clever. A must see if you’re a sound of music fan.
Itinerary
Salzburg Marionette Theater
In this unique, baroque, audience hall with 350 seats, there have been operas, musicals, plays, and fairy tales performed here such as the one showcased here: The Sound of Music - "A delightful surprise from start to finish" - The New York Times. Performed in English, and subtitled in various languages. The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The Salzburg Marionette Theatre employs 12 puppeteers trained in a wide variety of trades and professions. Qualities common to all of them are musicality, manual skill, and the ability to empathize with the various characters in order to bring the marionettes alive on stage. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre has evolved its own technique, which is used as a model by many marionette theaters worldwide. The puppeteers’ training, which takes place exclusively in the theater itself, demands just as much time and perseverance as learning to play a musical instrument.
Shows are subject to seasonality and won't all be available at one time. Be sure to check back to see what new shows will be playing next.
Admission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Ticket
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available on request, dress code is smart casual
- No short trousers in the evening
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.