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Schloss Frohnburg: A Salzburg Jewel with a Sound of Music Legacy

Discover Schloss Frohnburg: A Baroque palace in Salzburg, famed as the 'Sound of Music' villa and a vibrant center for music and culture.

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Schloss Frohnburg, a Baroque palace in Salzburg, is known for its architectural beauty and its role as the Trapp family villa in 'The Sound of Music'. Today, it serves as a dormitory and concert venue for the Mozarteum University.

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Local tips

  • Take a stroll along Hellbrunner Allee to admire the exterior of Schloss Frohnburg and capture photos of the iconic facade.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Hellbrunn Palace and its Wasserspiele (trick fountains) for a fun-filled day.
  • Check the Mozarteum University's website for concert or event listings at Schloss Frohnburg.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Salzburg city center, head south towards Mirabell Gardens, cross the Salzach River, and continue along Hellbrunner Allee. The walk is approximately 30 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.

  • Public Transport

    From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station), take bus line 25 towards Hellbrunn. Get off at the Kleingmain stop, which is a short walk from Schloss Frohnburg. The bus fare is approximately €2.50, and tickets can be purchased at the station or on the bus.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Salzburg. A taxi ride from Salzburg Hbf to Schloss Frohnburg takes about 7 minutes and costs approximately €13-€16. From central Pinzgau, expect to pay around €50-€70 for a ride to Schloss Frohnburg.

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Schloss Frohnburg, nestled on Hellbrunner Allee in Salzburg, is a captivating historical landmark with a rich past and a strong connection to the world-renowned film, 'The Sound of Music'. Originally built between 1660 and 1680 by Prince Archbishop Max Gandolf as a summer manor called Schloss Grafenau, it later passed to the Counts of Frohnberg, who gave the building its current name. Throughout its history, Schloss Frohnburg has been owned by various noble families, including the Counts of Kuenburg, and served as a venue for social gatherings and cultural events. The palace reached its prime around 1700, boasting extensive parks and gardens maintained by a team of thirteen gardeners. The grounds included orangeries and orchards in the area now occupied by the Orff Institute. In 1957, the Republic of Austria acquired Schloss Frohnburg and repurposed it as a dormitory for students of the Mozarteum music conservatory. The palace gained international fame in 1965 when it was featured as the Trapp family villa in 'The Sound of Music'. Although the Trapp family never resided at Schloss Frohnburg, its striking yellow facade and picturesque setting made it an ideal location for the film. Today, Schloss Frohnburg continues to be a part of the University Mozarteum, serving as a dormitory, concert venue, and rehearsal site. While the castle is not generally open for public sightseeing, its exterior can be admired from Hellbrunner Allee. The palace also has a meeting room for 60 people and a concert hall for 80 that can be rented. The surrounding area offers attractions such as Hellbrunn Palace and its famous trick fountains.

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