2- or 3-Night Schloss Leopoldskron Stay in Salzburg Including 'The Sound of Music' Tour

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Overview

Soak up the gorgeous Salzburg scenery with a 2- or 3-night stay in Schloss Leopoldskron (Leopoldskron Castle), made famous in 'The Sound of Music.' Revisit your favorite scenes from the film with an accompanying 'The Sound of Music' tour and explore the city's top attractions, including Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee Cathedral and the Mirabell Gardens. Enjoy a complimentary Mirabell Chocolate and a free bike rental to continue exploring the city on your own.

2- or 3-night The Sound of Music tour at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg
Stay in the Meierhof guesthouse at Schloss Leopoldskron, which served as the setting and inspiration for the movie
Visit filming locations in the palace and in Salzburg, such as Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey and Mondsee Cathedral
Learn about the real Von Trapp family, and enjoy a MIrabell Chocolate
Enjoy ample free time to explore Salzburg's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Choose two or three nights of accommodation, with buffet breakfasts included

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Opt for a 2- or 3-night stay at the Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron and The Sound of Music coach tour. Breakfasts are also included with your stay.ItineraryDay 1: Schloss Leopoldskron Check in to your guesthouse at Schloss Leopoldskron in the afternoon. An impressive hideaway located just minutes from Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, the historical palace-come-hotel sits by an idyllic lake with panoramic views of the Alps and Hohensalzburg Fortress, surrounded by 17 acres (7 hectares) of manicured grounds. Schloss Leopoldskron now functions as a private hotel, offering accommodation in the main 18th-century palace building, two town houses and in the adjacent Meierhof guesthouse.After checking in, the whole day is yours to spend as you please. Your hotel offers free bike rentals and a public pool for your enjoyment, and you're welcome to wander Salzburg at your leisure. The guesthouse offers a welcome drink as part of your stay, so head to the bar to enjoy this whenever you want.Overnight: Meierhof guesthouse, Schloss LeopoldskronDay 2: Schloss Leopoldskron - Salzburg The Sound of Music movie sites - Schloss Leopoldskron (B) After a buffet breakfast in the main palace building, start your tour of The Sound of Music filming locations with your guide. View the breathtaking landscapes and locations in and around Schloss Leopoldskron where the movie was filmed, and visit historical and architectural landmarks throughout Salzburg and the picturesque lake district.The front side of Schloss Leopoldskron was used as the Von Trapp family home. Remember the scene where the kids fall out of the boat into the water? That scene took place on Leopoldskron Lake, just steps away from the palace. See the Venetian room, which inspired the movie's ballroom scenes, and visit the gazebo where Sixteen Going on Seventeen was sung.Leave Schloss Leopoldskron and travel by coach to more filming sites throughout Salzburg. Learn about the story of the real Von Trapp family and listen to your favorite songs from the movie including My Favorite Things, Edelweiss and, of course, the glorious title song: The Sound of Music.Pass by Nonnberg Abbey, where Maria was a novice nun, and Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children were seen dancing around the statue of Pegasus the winged horse while singing Do-Re-Mi.Stop to see the glass pavilion in the gardens of Hellbrunn Castle and ogle the scenery of St Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang. Then, make the most of some free time in Mondsee to visit Mondsee Cathedral (own expense), where Maria and Captain Von Trapp were married. Your movie tour ends in central Salzburg and, before leaving, your guide will give you a souvenir of your experience. From here you're free to stroll through Salzburg Old Town and enjoy coffee and cake at the famous Cafe FÃƒÂ¼rst - simply show a voucher given to you at your guesthouse. Make your own way back to Schloss Leopoldskron independently and spend your evening as you wish. Overnight: Meierhof guesthouse, Schloss LeopoldskronDay 3: Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron (B)Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the palace building before checking out of the guesthouse in the late morning (2-Night Stay only). If you opt for the longer 3-Night Stay, enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and make use of the hotel facilities or explore Salzburg independently.Overnight: Meierhof guesthouse, Schloss LeopoldskronDay 4: Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron (B); 3-Night Stay onlyCheck out of your guesthouse in the late morning after a final breakfast in the palace building.