Hellbrunn Palace & Fountain

Fürstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Located in the southern Morgz district of Salzburg, Hellbrunn Castle or Palace is surrounded by a beautiful park and also has the Salzburg Zoo nearby. Created in 1600, as a residential mansion resembling Mirabell Palace, Hellbrunn has a vivid yellow rendering and its facade is completely symmetrical. However, the main attraction of Hellbrunn Palace are the gardens and fountains. The gardens are simply magical and contain many unexpected Grottos, Fountains, and automatic sprinklers.

An interesting palace for the princely archbishops of Salzburg

Prince Salzburg Archbishop Markus Sittikus planned Hellbrunn Palace as an oasis of fun and entertainment like never before. This summer residence grew in almost record time, with construction taking place only between 1612 and 1615. Master architect Santino Solari, who was also awarded the contract to build Salzburg Cathedral , created one of the most magnificent Late Renaissance buildings north of the Alps. Visitors to the permanent exhibition "SchauLust" are also invited to explore the rooms and learn more about the history of Hellbrunn. Loving couples ready to tie the knot also find the perfect backdrop here for the best day of their lives.

The fountains - a completely incomparable sight

Salzburg's idyllic location is ideal in many ways: Mount Hellbrunn is an abundant source of natural water, which has certainly become a central design feature of the palace grounds. The centerpiece is powered by a completely unique Mannerist fountain. From mechanical singing orchestras to gushing puddles, to a dancing crown atop the water - the varied and abundant hydraulic attractions never captivate visitors with their uniqueness and remarkable effects. their amazement.

The fountains once used by Markus Sittikus to entertain his guests can still be visited today. Mysterious caves, water-powered characters, and hidden jets are waiting to surprise unsuspecting guests promising great times for all ages. Especially on hot summer days, the Hellbrunn fountain is a welcome place to cool off! Also worth a visit are the rotating artworks offered since 2018 under the auspices of the Park Hellbrunn cultural project sculpture - a project born out of a partnership between the Center for Management and Administration of the Palace, intended to serve above all as an interface between art and humanity. a natural setting.

A special tip for romantics: Guided evening tours in July and August will expose you to a magical blend of water, light, and music.

Business hours:

Fountains, palaces, folklore museum (March 28 - November 1)

March, April: 9am-4:30*pm

May, June: 9am to 5pm

July/August: 9am to 6pm *

September: 9am to 5pm

October, November: 9am-4:30*pm

* start the last tour, guided tour every half hour

July, August: extra evening visit - donkey fountain: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Visiting time: trick fountain approx. 40 minutes, palace approx. 35 minutes

Disabled people: donkey fountain is wheelchair

Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park and at the Trick Fountain (but not in the palace itself)

Fare:

Adult € 13.50

Children and students (4-18 years old) € 6.00

Students (19-26 years old, ID required) € 8.50

People with disabilities: adults € 11.00; child € 3.00 - Free chaperone, if indicated on ID

Family (2 adults and 1 child) € 29.50 - extra € 3.00 per child

Groups of 20 or more adults €12.00

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