Hellbrunn Palace

Schloss Hellbrunn

Part of the waterpark at Schloss Hellbrunn

Trick fountains hidden in the seats around a dinner table. Note the seat at the head of the table (that of the Prince-Archbishop as host) does not have water coming out of it.

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Hellbrunn Palace

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Timings : 31. March, April: 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
May, June: 09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
July, August: 09:30 AM - 7:00 PM
September 09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
October, 1. November: 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Entry Fee : Adults: EUR 13.50
Children, Pupils (4 - 18 years): EUR 6.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child): EUR 29.50
Each additional child : EUR3.00
Students (19 - 26 years): EUR 8.50
Groups (20 persons or more): EUR 12.00
People with disabilities: EUR 11.00

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Schloss Hellbrunn

Hellbrunn Palace, Salzburg Overview

Lying on the city's outskirts is this palatial size villa, a famous tourist attraction in both summer and winter. It is famous amongst tourists not as a cultural or a historic attraction but for its trick fountains and its expansive parks.

The Hellbrunn palace was built as the day residence of the Archbishop of Salzburg in the 1600s.The trick fountains were initiated by the Archibishop who had quite a sense of humour, he wanted to surprise his visitors and guests by suddenly activating these hidden fountains. The wide palace space is picturesque and you might want to carry your cameras along. You must especailly visit the Hellbrunn Palace if you are in Salzburg with your kids. you can visit the Hellbrunn Zoo if you are an animal lover.

1. Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, Salzburg

The trick fountains of Hellbrunn Palace, known as Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, have charmed visitors for the past 400 years. Salzburg’s Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus, along with the help of archi (Read More)tect Santino Solari, created one of the most beautiful late Renaissance palaces in the Alps region. Water flowing down from the Hellbrunn Mountain was used to build an intricate system of water fountains, automats and grottos. These fountains became the prominent design feature of the Hellbrunn Palace grounds as the captivating designs, and hidden water jets stunned all visitors. Built by Lorenz Rosenegger in 1750, a Baroque-style water-driven mechanical theatre with 163 tiny figurines is one of the main attractions at Wasserspiele Hellbrunn. Visitors also like to roam around the Palace Grounds and explore the Folklore Museum.

Open Timings : April:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

May - June:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

July - August:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

September:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

October - November 1st:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

The last admission into Wasserspiele Hellbrunn is 1 hour before closing time.

Entry Fee : Adults: INR 1075.74 (EUR 13.50)
Children: INR 478.11 (EUR 6)

One-time admission into Wasserspiele Hellbrunn is free with the Salzburg Card.