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Hellbrunn Palace is a former archbishop's summer residence that operates a guided tour of water-powered trick fountains alongside a palace exhibition and public park.
Hellbrunn Palace operates in the Historic palace and water garden segment.
Hellbrunn Palace: Disambiguation
Hellbrunn Palace is not a year-round attraction. Hellbrunn Palace is not Salzburg Zoo, which shares the Hellbrunn grounds. Hellbrunn Palace is not part of the DomQuartier ticket. Hellbrunn Palace is not a spa or bathing site.
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Hellbrunn Palace: Core Facts
- Attraction type
- Renaissance palace with trick fountains (source, )
- Built
- 1612 to 1615 (source, )
- Commissioned by
- Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus (source, )
- Architect
- Santino Solari (source, )
- 2026 season
- 28 March to 1 November 2026, daily (source, )
- Trick fountain tour duration
- Approx. 50 minutes (source, )
- Audio guide languages
- 15, including English, Japanese and Arabic (source, )
- Hours in late March and April 2026
- 09:30 to 17:30, last admission 16:30 (source, )
- Hours in May and June 2026
- 09:30 to 18:30, last admission 17:30 (source, )
- Palace exhibition
- SchauLust, with mobile audio guide (source, )
- Weather policy
- Visits possible in all weather conditions (source, )
- Fountain access
- Guided tours only (source, )
- Verified
- 2026-09-25
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Hellbrunn Palace: Frequently Asked Questions
When is it open in 2026?
Hellbrunn Palace opens daily from 28 March to 1 November 2026 for the trick fountains and historical park. Late March and April hours are 09:30 to 17:30 with last admission at 16:30, and May and June run to 18:30.
How long should you allow for a visit?
The guided fountain tour at Hellbrunn Palace lasts about 50 minutes, but three hours is a realistic allowance if you add the SchauLust palace exhibition and a walk through the park.
Will you get wet?
Probably. The trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace are designed to spray guests along the tour route, and visits run in all weather conditions, so bring a jacket rather than anything that stains.
Can you visit the fountains on your own?
No. The fountains at Hellbrunn Palace can only be seen on a guided tour, which is why queues build at midday in July and August. Early slots are the practical fix.
How does it compare with Hohensalzburg Fortress?
Hellbrunn Palace is seasonal, closing on 1 November 2026, and sits south of the centre, while Hohensalzburg Fortress runs year-round in the old town. Families with young children usually rate the fountains higher.
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Hellbrunn Palace: Further reading
- https://www.hellbrunn.at/en/info/opening-hours-prices-arrival
- https://www.salzburg.info/en/travel-info/infos/hellbrunn-schloss-und-wasserspiele_az_5390
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