Meet Elisabeth von Trapp

As the granddaughter of the legendary Trapp family, Elisabeth carries a legacy that continues to inspire travelers worldwide. A celebrated musician and licensed Austrian tour guide, she bridges cultures between Salzburg and Vermont with her voice, stories, and passion for discovery.
Elisabeth lends her voice to empower women across the world to travel with confidence, joy, and freedom. She welcomes women to experience Salzburg through intimate walking tours, cultural encounters, and musical moments that celebrate both history and self-discovery.
" Travel is a song we all share. As both a musician and a guide, my passion is to encourage women everywhere to discover new places - with courage and delight. From Salzburg to Vermont, from Shanghai to Moscow and from San Francisco to Jerusalem I’ve seen how travel opens hearts... Through GoLeonessa, I hope to inspire women worldwide to follow their own melody and explore the world with confidence. "

BIO ELISABETH VON TRAPP

SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIP
Granted Austrian Citizenship 2022
Fluent In German
Extensive Bicycle Touring of Austria & Italy
Member of European Voice Teachers-Austria Association
Music Composition, Recording, Performance & Public Speaking

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Johnson College 1978
Master of Arts Johnson College 1983

AUSTRIAN EXPERIENCE
1955 Resided in Parsch bei Salzburg with siblings and mother for seven months
1959 Appeared in Life Magazine article with siblings promoting The Sound Of Music
1964-1965 Resided in Parsch bei Salzburg, attended school at Parscher Volkschule
1972-1973 Attended HLWM Salzburg - Annahof for Culinary Arts and Trachten Klasse
1985-2000 Music Performances for guests at Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
1985 - 2000 Established Von Trapp Design; designed & manufactured Austrian Dirndln for private individuals and staff of Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
1989 & 1991 Portrayed Maria von Trapp in The Sound Of Music
1995- 2015 Represented Geiger of Austria, making appearances at corporate functions & fashion shows, promoting Geiger clothing at performances
1995-2015 Performed 1,700 music concerts across the United States at venues including the White House, cathedrals & performing art centers
1997 Represented the Trapp family at the Young Presidents Organization / YPO, Salzburg Conference
1998 Co-Hosted walking tour of Salzburg and the Zillertal
2000 Perform 22 concerts at Austrian tourist vocational schools in Upper Austria & Salzburg
2010 Traveled to Shanghai, China with delegation of Salzburg business leaders under the directorship of Vice Governor Dr. Wilfried Haslauer
2011- 2018 Featured on BBC, ORF TV and international publications
2019 Performed Concerts With Choir At Lange Nacht der Kirchen Festival
2011- 2024 Performed for Tauck, Uniworld and Avalon River Cruise Guests
2024 Awarded Austrian Guide Certificate / Fremdenführer License

Elisabeth von Trapp / Priesterhausseminar Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 14, 5020 Salzburg