Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains
Salzburg, Austria
A 17th-century pleasure palace on the south edge of Salzburg, famous for its trick fountains that soak visitors on guided tours. Open April to early November; parking at the palace.
Hellbrunn Palace with its trick fountains lies on the south side of Salzburg and is a pleasure palace built for Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus in the early 17th century. Salzburg Tourism names Santino Solari as the master builder. The water features are designed as a joke on the guests: water squirts from the stone seats at the table, and hidden nozzles surprise visitors. Only the archbishop's seat stays dry. The palace stands in a large park that is free to enter, with a zoo next door.
Allow about 50 minutes for the trick fountains and about 30 minutes for the palace. According to Salzburg Tourism an audio guide with 21 stations leads you through the grounds, while Lonely Planet and Wikivoyage describe a guided tour; check the format ahead of time (as of October 2026). Go on a warm day, because you will probably get wet. The park is good for a picnic. Hellbrunn is 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south of the old town: about 15 minutes by bus 25, or roughly 20 to 25 minutes by bike. There is paid parking on site. The 2026 season runs from March 28 to November 1 (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Salzburg, Austria
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 47.7625, 13.0607
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Fenninger SpitzCampsite17 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains · 200 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains?
Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains is in Salzburg, Austria, at GPS 47.7625, 13.0607. It is about 14 km from Bad Reichenhall.
Can you camp near Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Schloss Aigen, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains?
Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salzach valley: ice caves, gorges and Kaprun’s dams.
What is there to see near Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hohensalzburg Fortress (4 km), Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) (17 km), Königssee (24 km) and St. Wolfgang (29 km).
When is the best time to visit Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)