Schloss Leopoldskron (Leopoldskron Palace) is a spectacular palace built in the Rococo style and a national historical monument. Situated in the southern district of Leopoldskron-Moos, the palace is set on the shores of lake Leopoldskroner Weiher and is surrounded by seven hectares of natural parklands. Built by Salzburg prince-archbishop Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian in 1736, the palace was once the seat of one of the prince-archbishops, however, today, the palace has been converted into a luxury hotel and is only open to hotel guests. Schloss Leopoldskron is famous for being the shooting location for the world-renowned film, The Sound of Music.
Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, Phone: +43-662-83-98-30