By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:56:28 +0000

Actually, you can access Schloss Leopoldskron without being a registered overnight guest. They serve breakfast daily to the public…it’s wonderful.

By: Waseem

Waseem — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:18:00 +0000

The Sound of Music gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg was moved here from its original location at Schloss Leopoldskron.

By: Negar Modgeddi

Negar Modgeddi — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:14:14 +0000

In reply to Allan Trivette. I LOVE your notations about the actual places and your very thoughtful corrections!

By: Allan Trivette

Allan Trivette — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:24:26 +0000

The writer/compiler of this page shows an obvious love for the film. I was put under a “Sound of Music” spell at the age of 10 when the film first came out, and I’m still spellbound to this day. I’ve visited Salzburg 5 times, and I can’t wait to go back again. But, there are a few errors on this page that need to be clarified and/or corrected.
First – #7 Frohnburg Palace – the writer of this article is correct – it WAS used as the von Trapp home in the film. However, what we see in the film as the FRONT of the von Trapp home is actually the BACK of Frohnburg! The FRONT of Frohnburg was used as the BACK of the von Trapp home in the film! The back of the home is seen when Rolf comes to deliver a telegram and the Captain takes it abruptly and tells him to leave. You see it also when the pink lemonade is served. Now, to make this even more complicated, the back of the film home looking toward the lake: the canoe flipping, the Baroness and the Captain strolling by the lake, Leisl running out to meet Rolf, Maria’s return when she comes back from the Abbey, etc., is located to the left of Schloss Leopoldskron. I’ll write more about this below.
#8 – Hellbrun Palace (the gazebo) – correction – NONE of the gazebo scenes (“16 Going on 17” and “Something Good”) were shot anywhere near the gazebo. It was a set in Hollywood. The only time we see the gazebo that is at Hellbrun is when the Captain and the Baroness take their stroll by the lake (just before the canoe flipping). It can be seen briefly in the background during their stroll.
#9 – Leopoldskron Palace – was NOT used at ALL at any time during the filming!! The production company DID want to film the lake scenes there, but the officials of the Palace at that time wanted too much money. They did, however, offer the company the use of the “side lawn”. If you look at the photo of the Palace on this page, the side lawn is not seen, but it is to the left of the photo’s edge. The “Official Sound of Music Tour” guides will show you the Schloss and point out the original horse-headed statues and lake gate and tell you that is where those scenes were filmed. WRONG!!! The “lake-gate” and the horse-headed fish statues, were recreated by 20th Century-Fox and erected on the “side lawn” where the Meierhof is now located. The Meierhof used to be the administrative offices for the Palace, but it is now, as is the Schloss itself, available for overnight stays. If one enters the main gate for the Schloss, the Schloss is to the left and the Meierhof is to the right. Walking straight from the gate to the lake one will see the pedestals for the horse-headed statues are still there. As was stated by the writer, the Venetian Room is in the Schloss and was used as the inspiration for the ballroom in the film.
#11 – Mount Untersberg – clarification – the mount is seen several times in the background of several scenes, but NO SCENES were filmed ON it.
#15 – Rossfeld Mountain – clarification – again, “the safe escape of the Von Trapp family across the nearby Untersberg Mountain” is inaccurate. That “escape” scene was filmed just off the Rossfeld Panoramastrasse. There is a roadside cafe/restaurant on the Panoramastrasse called the Ahornkaser (they serve the best Apple Strudel you’ll ever have). Standing in front of the Ahornkaser, there is a path on the right side of the building. Take that path about 400 feet and look up to your right. At the top of the hill is the exact spot where the von Trapps cross the mountain to freedom as “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” is sung. At the end of that scene, with that open vista lying before them, you can see the Untersberg in the distance.
I hope this helps/informs anyone planning on making a visit.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:04:30 +0000

In reply to Melanie. The opening scene was filmed on Mehlweg meadow which is not open to the public.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 15 May 2023 13:37:32 +0000

Thank you for this great information! Do you know which field Maria was walking in during the opening scene? I know it was Untersberg Mountain in the background, but I can’t find any information on the field she was frolicking through to get that sweeping view. Any pointers you can offer would be most appreciated!

By: Frans

Frans — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:57:00 +0000

The horsepond also features in a scene where Liesl runs into Rolf on his bike.

By: lucy

lucy — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 02:43:31 +0000

This has been the most helpful and clear information i’ve found about the filming locations thanks so much

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