Take to the heights above the city for a 900-year history lesson, amidst Gothic splendour and jaw-dropping vistas.

However, one medieval castle in the mountainous countryside of Salzburg, Austria, has instead become an ideal destination for dark tourists seeking a site infused with the supernatural.

Although "The Sound of Music" was shot at a handful of locations throughout Salzburg, the movie's gazebo scene, where Liesl and Rolf sang "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," was filmed at Schloss Hellbrunn.

Growing up with the Sound of Music, super fan Tracey Davies visits Salzburg for the first time to discover the hills are ...

The imposing Hohensalzburg fortress in Salzburg Resting on the heights of Salzburg near the German border, this fortified castle has been a central fixture in Mozart's birthplace since 1077.

For stunning views of Salzburg and the surrounding area ... And during Advent and Easter, the fortress is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. A combined ticket for 13.30 euros (about $14) includes ...

Salzburg, Austria, set along the Salzach River, is a city where history and architecture merge seamlessly. Dominated by the imposing M Castle, its historic core reflects a rich Baroque heritage.