Inside the real Von Trapp house

Peter Clare · 22-12-2008, 02:54 PM

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

Paul Reed · 22-12-2008, 03:07 PM

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?).

Gotthard Heinrici · 22-12-2008, 03:15 PM

Looks like a beautiful house alright. Good place to stay in Salzburg so!

dbf · 22-12-2008, 03:34 PM

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

D

Smudger Jnr · 22-12-2008, 03:46 PM

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.

Regards
Tom

Paul Reed · 22-12-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbf

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

D

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!

Owen · 23-12-2008, 12:43 AM

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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Gotthard Heinrici The Wiggles are ok! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,548	Looks like a beautiful house alright. Good place to stay in Salzburg so! __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian Lead Singer with PROUDFOOT

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Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spandau, Berlin, Germany Posts: 6,329	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. Regards Tom __________________ Reconnaissance Corps - Only the enemy in front.

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dbf ~O~O~O~O~O~O~ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co. Down, NI Posts: 3,466	I thought it looked lovely from the outside. Interesting that Himmler used it, I found it rather soulless on the inside. D

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Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 12,924	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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