• Nonnberg Abbey (German: Stift Nonnberg) is a Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria. Founded c. 712/715 by Saint Rupert of Salzburg...
  • The route to Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) is steep and uneven, which makes it difficult for those with limited mobility to access.
  • 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.
  • A Hollywood Connection. Nonnberg Abbey gained international fame through its association with the beloved musical film, "The Sound of Music."
  • Nonnberg Abbey is also a great destination for fans of the Sound of Music movie. Parts of the abbey were used as filming locations for the movie.
  • 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.
  • Nonnberg Abbey is an abbey of Benedictine sisters in Salzburg. Founded in the 8th century, it is today one of the Christian convents with the longest...
  • Nonnberg Nunnery aka Abbey was founded between 713 and 715 and is considered to be the oldest nunnery in the World that existed with no interruptions.
  • 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 abbey of Nonnberg is slightly different to the other abbeys on this website in that it is still in use as a Benedictine convent.