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Schloss Hellbrunn

Castles & palaces ·Salzburg
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#2Castles & palaces in AustriaTravelers' Choice 2026

Erwachsene EUR 16.50 · Kinder, Schüler (4 - 18 J.) EUR 6.50

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Schloss Hellbrunn is a 17th-century summer palace south of Salzburg, known for its trick fountains and water games.

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Why go

  • The water-operated theatre, with some 200 automata showing trades at work.
  • The stone theatre on the hill, carved entirely out of conglomerate rock, where Pastorale Orfeo was probably first staged north of the Alps.

Plan your visit

Opening times

Mai, juni09:30–18:30
Juli, august09:30–19:00
September09:30–18:30

Prices

ErwachseneEUR 16.50
Kinder, Schüler (4 - 18 J.)EUR 6.50

From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026

Don't miss

  • Stone seats around the dining tableStone seats around a dining table spray water into guests when they are activated.On the guided tour of the water games. On the map
  • Diana statueA statue of Diana marks the start of the main garden axis, at the water games.At the water games, at the start of the main garden axis. On the map
  • MonatsschlösslA small castle on the hill looks down over the garden's centre. It now houses a folk-life museum.On the hill above the centre of the garden. On the map
  • Hellbrunner AlleeOne of the oldest surviving avenues in Central Europe, planted to aim at the Freisaal water castle.Along the Fürstenweg, which leads to the Salzach shore. On the map
  • Ornamental Wasserparterre gardenA geometric main pond with a central island. The ornamental garden is freely accessible.In the ornamental garden of the park. On the map

Know before you go

  • Open 09:30–18:30 in May and June, 09:30–19:00 in July and August, and 09:30–18:30 from 1 to 30 September.
  • Adult admission costs 16.5 EUR. Children and pupils aged 4 to 18 pay 6.5 EUR.
  • Tickets can be bought online to avoid queuing at the ticket office.
  • Tickets arrive on a smartphone or as a printable PDF.
  • Parking exit tickets are issued at the ticket office.
  • Tour groups visiting the Trick Fountains are exempt from parking fees.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed on the entire premises.

What's inside

  • The Theatrum, a theatre-style water display with a princely table and a pond.
  • A crown that a water jet pushes up and down, showing the rise and fall of power.
  • The spot where the archbishop stood or sat stays dry, and the guide uses it now.
  • A section of the Carolina Augusteum Museum, in a small park building.
  • Museum Sound of Music Salzburg, set up on the grounds in 2026 and dedicated to a 1965 film.
  • The palace exhibition, reached by a stairway.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets online to skip the queue at the ticket office.
  • On the tour, stand next to the guide to stay out of the fountains' spray.
  • Allow time for the grounds: the vast gardens suit a picnic or a long walk.

Best time to visit

  • July and August: open 09:30 to 19:00, the latest closing time on the site.
  • Open every day of the week, Monday to Sunday.
  • The water games are popular with summer visitors.

With kids

  • The palace's own site calls it a family day-trip destination where history is shown in a different way.
  • The gardens have a children's playground with swings and a flying fox.
  • A cold wading pool is in the palace gardens.
  • A zoo is inside the grounds.
  • Barrier-free toilets are next to the playground in the palace gardens.
  • On the fountain tour, hidden fountains spray guests. Standing next to the guide keeps you dry.
  • The gardens are large enough for a picnic or a long walk.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 2004

    An Austrian 10-euro coin minted in April 2004 shows the approach to the palace from its forecourt.

    Hellbrunn Palace - Wikipedia

  2. Large parts of the sacred garden now lie within the Hellbrunn zoo area.

    Schloss Hellbrunn - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. 1612Markus Sittikus von Hohenems is elected prince-archbishop of Salzburg.
  2. 1615The Monatsschlössl is built on the hill above the centre of the garden.
  3. 1749–1752A mechanical theatre with some 200 automata is added to the water games.

Photo spots

  • Forecourt approachThe view the 2004 Austrian 10 euro coin shows: the main approach to the palace from its forecourt.The forecourt, facing the main approach to the palace. On the map
  • Garden axis across the SalzachThe main garden axis runs across the Salzach to Schloss Goldenstein, which stands on higher ground.At the water games, looking along the main garden axis. On the map

Tours and audio guides

Guided tour
Through the water games and fountains Tour groups visiting the trick fountains do not pay parking fees.
Audio guide
Available Sign language videos on iPads are rented free at the checkout.

How to get there

  • 25 minBusTake bus line 25 from the main station or the Rathaus stop. The ride takes about 25 minutes from the city centre.

Accessibility

  • Trick fountains and historical park Fully accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Parking for blue badge holders Designated spaces are available.
  • Wheelchair loan Free at the ticket office against a deposit of ID.
  • Audio guides for hearing aid users The audio guides are suitable for visitors who use hearing aids.

Sources: Hellbrunn Palace - Wikipedia · Salzburg - Wikivoyage (see) · Welcome to Hellbrunn: World Famous Palace & Tri… · Informationen für Ihren Besuch in Hellbrunn · Barrier-Free Access - Info - Home · Schloss Hellbrunn - Wikipedia · Château de Hellbrunn - Wikipedia · Schloss Hellbrunn: prices, seasons, description… · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg

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Questions and answers

How much does a ticket to Schloss Hellbrunn cost?

An adult ticket costs 16.5 EUR. Children and pupils aged 4 to 18 pay 6.5 EUR. Buying online lets you skip the queue at the ticket office.

What are the opening hours of Schloss Hellbrunn?

It is open every day, Monday to Sunday. In May and June it is open 09:30 to 18:30, in July and August 09:30 to 19:00, and from 1 to 30 September 09:30 to 18:30.

How do I get to Schloss Hellbrunn from Salzburg?

Take bus line 25 from the main station or the Rathaus stop. The ride takes about 25 minutes from the city centre and about 30 minutes from the main station.

Is Schloss Hellbrunn suitable for children?

Yes, the palace calls itself a family day-trip destination. The gardens have a playground with swings and a flying fox, a cold wading pool, and a zoo within the grounds.

Is Schloss Hellbrunn accessible for wheelchair users?

The trick fountains and the historical park are fully accessible for wheelchair users. The palace exhibition can only be reached by a stairway. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free at the ticket office.

Is there parking at Schloss Hellbrunn?

There is enough parking for cars and buses, with designated spaces for blue badge holders. Tour groups visiting the trick fountains are exempt from parking fees.

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