The Economic Times

Julie Andrews once visited the real Sound of Music house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker past

The von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling presence when visiting the property years later. Heinrich Himmler, a Nazi leader, later used the villa as his summer residence. The real family's escape and details differed significantly from the movie's depiction. Today, the villa's complex past contrasts with its cinematic legacy.