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Old 22-12-2008, 01:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Inside the real Von Trapp house

Villa Von Trapp, the original home of the real Von Trapp family that inspired ''The Sound of Music'', is being opened for visitors to stay overnight.

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | A look inside the real Von Trapp house
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Old 22-12-2008, 02:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Was watching that on BBC News this morning. Looked quite impressive; and possibly quite a nice place to stay (there was mention it might become a hotel?).
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Old 22-12-2008, 02:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Looks like a beautiful house alright. Good place to stay in Salzburg so!
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Old 22-12-2008, 02:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I thought it looked lovely from the outside. Interesting that Himmler used it, I found it rather soulless on the inside.

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Old 22-12-2008, 02:46 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I am sure that the owners will overcome the problem of the neighbours and planning permission for a Hotel will be forthcoming.

Overnight stays are only the first step.

I tend to agree with Dianes observations about the inside, it looks a little too clinical.

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I thought it looked lovely from the outside. Interesting that Himmler used it, I found it rather soulless on the inside.

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I got the impression that because it's status was in doubt, they hadn't put in any furniture, decor etc? One of the rooms they did an interview in had nothing in it at all!
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Old 22-12-2008, 11:43 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Cheers Peter, another place to see one day.
Sound Of Music is the favourite family film in this house.
Would be nice to see where the real family lived.
What date would Himmler have stayed there?
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