The Leopoldskron Palace lake in Salzburg, Austria.

Visiting Salzburg’s key Sound of Music filming locations

Follow in Maria’s footsteps. Discover the key Sound of Music filming locations in Salzburg, from Mirabell Gardens to the Nonnberg Abbey. 5 top Salzburg Sound of Music sites The Mozart Bridge on the Salzach River – where the Trapp children skip. The Leopoldskron Palace lake…
The Sixteen Going On Seventeen gazebo from the Sound of Music at Salzburg's Hellbrun Palace.

Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace

The gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace – famous as the setting for Sixteen Going On Seventeen in the Sound of Music – was originally at Leopoldskron Palace. The Sound of Music gazebo, summarised The gazebo at Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace featured in 1965 movie the Sound of…

Visiting the Karel Zeman Museum, Prague: planning guide and tips

The special effects-focused Karel Zeman Museum is one of Prague's quirkiest museums. Here's everything you need to know about visiting – including opening times, ticket prices and accessibility information. Karel Zeman Museum: History and overview The Karel Zeman Museum in Prague is a hands-on tribute…