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Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains

Salzburg, Austria

Oddities

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Nord-SamCampsite
    7 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Reisemobilstellplatz SalzburgMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains · 106 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping AllweglehenCampsite
    13 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Winkl-LandthalCampsite
    13 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping SeekirchenCampsite
    17 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Fenninger SpitzCampsite
    17 km from Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains · 200 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)