Schloss Leopoldskron is a landmark in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, and a filming location for The Sound of Music (1965). Built in 1736.
Location: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Sound of Music (movie, 1965) — as Lakeside terrace of the von Trapp villa; some scenes shot on the adjacent Meierhof grounds usin
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15288, SRC-10769, SRC-15289 - Built in 1736
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15288, SRC-16679, SRC-17076 - Historic designation: National historic monument (Austria)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15289, SRC-16678, SRC-17077
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10769 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sound-Of-Music.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15288 — https://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/fortress-palaces/leopoldskron-palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15289 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Leopoldskron (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16678 — https://austria-forum.org/af/AustriaWiki/Liste_der_denkmalgesch%C3%BCtzten_Objekte_in_Salzburg-Leopo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16679 — https://www.schlosshotels.co.at/en/castle-hotels/hotel-schloss-leopoldskron/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17076 — https://www.stadt-salzburg.at/standesamt/externe-standesamtliche-trauungen/schloss-lepoldskron (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17077 — https://wiki.sn.at/wiki/Schloss_Leopoldskron (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Schloss Leopoldskron connected to The Sound of Music?
Schloss Leopoldskron, in Salzburg, Salzburg, has a documented connection to The Sound of Music. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Schloss Leopoldskron located?
Schloss Leopoldskron is located in Salzburg, Salzburg.