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 independent sources · SRC-15288, SRC-10769, SRC-15289 - Built in 1736
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15288, SRC-16679, SRC-17076 - Historic designation: National historic monument (Austria)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Where was The Sound of Music filmed?
Schloss Leopoldskron, in Salzburg, Salzburg, is a real-world filming location used for The Sound of Music.
Where is Schloss Leopoldskron located?
Schloss Leopoldskron is located in Salzburg, Salzburg.