Von Trapp Villa Lake View (Schloss Leopoldskron)
Von Trapp Villa Lake View (Schloss Leopoldskron) in Salzburg, Austria is a filming location for The Sound of Music (1965). It appears on screen as Von Trapp Family Villa (Lake Side).
Location Names
Schloss Leopoldskron
Von Trapp Family Villa (Lake Side)
About This Location
The baroque palace and lake where the children fell from the boat and the villa's rear facade was filmed.
Featured In
The Sound of Music
Filming Details
Filming Period
Spring-Summer 1964
Areas Used
Baroque palace overlooking Leopoldskroner Weiher lake, palace terrace, Venetian Salon ballroom, palace gardens
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Built 1736, now luxury hotel, lake scenes filmed here, interior ballroom scenes inspired Venetian Salon
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Visiting Von Trapp Villa Lake View (Schloss Leopoldskron)
Opening Hours
Hotel guests only for interior, Lake view from public areas accessible
Entry Fees
Lake viewing: Free from public paths, Hotel stay: €400-800/night, Guided exterior tours: €25
Accessibility
Lake shore accessible, palace interior requires stairs
Travel Information
3km S of city center, Bus 21 to Leopoldskron, 30-minute walk from Old Town.
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