• The Abbey was selected as main motif for the Austrian Nonnberg Abbey commemorative coin minted on April 5, 2006.
  • The Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg is famous. It is the oldest continuously existing nunnery in the German-speaking world since 714 AD.
  • Nonnberg Abbey, the real-life location of Maria’s novitiate in the iconic movie The Sound of Music, is a must-visit destination for fans of the film.
  • Discover everything you need to know about Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg), Salzburg including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
  • Nonnberg Abbey is a Benedictine nunnery that is believed to have first been founded in the early 8th century by Saint Rupert of Salzburg.
  • The story of Nonnberg Abbey is one of resilience and faith in the face of adversity — a true inspiration to all who visit.
  • The abbey of Nonnberg is slightly different to the other abbeys on this website in that it is still in use as a Benedictine convent.
  • Nonnberg Abbey welcomes visitors throughout the year. The church and cemetery are open daily from 6:45 am until nightfall, with extended hours in the summer.
  • Passing the fortress from below follow the bike lane along the Salzach to Nonnberg Abbey. Stop to view the 8th century old female convent Nonnberg Abbey.
  • The nuns at Nonnberg Abbey sing not only in The Sound of Music. In fact, they sing Gregorian chants every morning at 6.45 am in the abbey church.