You’d Never Find This Romantic Forest Chapel In Vermont If You’re Weren’t Looking For It
You’ve probably seen The Sound of Music, but did you know that the Von Trapp family actually built a romantic little chapel in the woods of Vermont? This darling spot can be visited by anyone with a map and a good pair of hiking boots. Here’s how to check it out.
The Trapp Lodge is one of the most gorgeous and historic places in Vermont. It is the site of the former home of the Von Trapp family, who famous escaped Nazi-occupied Austria and inspired the popular film, "The Sound of Music."
The Von Trapp family chapel is tucked away in the forest above the hotel. Reaching the chapel requires an intense by relatively quick hike through the woods.
Once you reach the spot, you’ll be awed by the serenity and beauty of this charming structure. It was built in 1945 by Werner Von Trapp, the fourth child of the Captain Georg von Trapp and his first wife.
True to his word, Von Trapp constructed this little stone chapel after his safe return from the war. He and his famous singing family remained in Stowe, which reminded them of their native Austria.
