building · Salzburg, Austria
Schloss Leopoldskron
A filming location from The Sound of Music in Salzburg.
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The scene
The lakeside terrace and water gate of this rococo palace are the von Trapp family's grand home in the film's exteriors.
How to visit
Now a hotel and cultural institute, the grounds are for guests, but the lake has a public path with views of the famous facade. It's a 30-minute walk or short bus ride from the centre.
Address: Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria · Open in Google Maps
- The Untersberg cable car climbs the mountain behind.
- Hellbrunn Palace and its trick fountains are close by.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Schloss Leopoldskron?
- The lakeside terrace and water gate of this rococo palace are the von Trapp family's grand home in the film's exteriors.
- Can you visit Schloss Leopoldskron?
- Now a hotel and cultural institute, the grounds are for guests, but the lake has a public path with views of the famous facade. It's a 30-minute walk or short bus ride from the centre.
- Where is Schloss Leopoldskron?
- Schloss Leopoldskron is a real filming location in Salzburg. Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
More to film-spot in Salzburg
Mirabell Gardens
The baroque parterre, the Pegasus fountain and the long stone steps are where the children dance through Do-Re-Mi.
Nonnberg Abbey
This hilltop convent is the real abbey where Maria is a novice, its courtyard and gate used in the film.