von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort

About The Hotel

From $278/night — the famous Sound of Music mountain estate. The von Trapp Family Lodge (4.3 rating, 3,700+ reviews) occupies 2,500 acres of the family’s original property, and staying here means immersion in authentic Austrian charm and von Trapp history. You’ll find an on-site brewery and Bierhall, multiple restaurants, a famous breakfast buffet, and a calendar packed with activities from Nordic trails to guided hikes to history tours. Rooms are spacious and home-like with strong cleanliness (4.6) and location scores (4.8), and the mountain-meadow views are sweeping. Be aware: while the resort has pools and fitness amenities, hot tubs are shared resort facilities, not in-room features. Premium pricing (value score 4.1) reflects the iconic location and breadth of activities rather than a luxury bedroom experience. Best for couples and families drawn to the history, the alpine setting, the brewery, and extensive on-property activities.

What Guests Are Saying

“While I missed maple sugar season by a few weeks, I still had a fantastic time visiting the lodge and resort during the early spring. The atmosphere was like nothing I’ve experienced before, it felt like I’d left the states and was visiting the Alps. The room was spacious and clean. Every interaction with the staff was pleasant; they were friendly and effective. The tours were more fun than I expected, with lots of entertaining bits of trivia about maple syruping, beer and the brewery, or the von Trapp family history. I highly recommend this resort whether or not you are a fan of The Sound of Music as there are plenty of activities and amenities to keep you entertained during any season.” — Daniel C., 5 stars

“The multiple eating options within the resort made for a relaxing stay. The fact that as much of the ingredients of their food as possible is locally grown on site makes for very tasty meals. The breakfast was very elevated — I didn’t know that eggs could be so amazing. The activities were both entertaining and educational. The people leading the activities have years of experience in what they are teaching you about. Because Vermont is relatively small we could get to any part of the state in an easy day trip from the Trapp Family Lodge. We found a number of interesting glass artists and their stores relatively close by. All of the halls have historic photos about the Trapp Family. We were captivated as we walked around and looked at all of them.” — snowmanwander, 5 stars

“Great experience for an anniversary trip. We loved the rooms and amenities, including a number of on-site activities. We had last visited in 1984, when we got to meet Maria von Trapp a few years before she passed away. I had lived in Austria as a student and found that the tradition of hospitality there was embodied in the Trapp Family’s Lodge.” — Kent J., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Iconic von Trapp family estate with authentic Austrian charm and Sound of Music history tours
• On-site brewery and Bierhall, multiple restaurants, and a famous breakfast buffet
• Extensive activities: Nordic trails, hiking, yoga, music events, and on-site tours
• Sweeping mountain-meadow views and beautiful, well-kept grounds
• Clean, spacious, home-like rooms; strong location score (4.8)

Cons:

• Premium pricing and a value score of 4.1; recent renovations and parking drew some gripes
• Hot tubs and pools are shared resort amenities, not in-room features—confirm room type before booking
• Spread-out estate with occasional Wi-Fi and service inconsistencies

The Location

On Trapp Hill Road above Stowe village on the family’s sprawling 2,500-acre estate, a short drive to Main Street and the Mountain Road. The von Trapp Bierhall and Nordic center are on the property. A secluded, elevated setting with sweeping views. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.