Will you get wet at Hellbrunn? A little

The short version: yes, a little, and as much as you like. The palace’s own words: “Only if you wish to. Otherwise you will just catch a few drops. Please protect your electronic devices.” The jets are hidden in the paths and the seats and the person working them reads the group. Nobody is soaked against their will; nobody leaves entirely dry either.

How wetA few drops at least

Soaked?Only if you wish to

The dry seatThe host’s, at the table

PhonesCover them

BringA light layer

KidsLove it

Going without a car?The boat trip includes the palace ticket, the Salzburg Card covers admission and the bus, and every option cancels free up to 24 hours before. Reserve the date now, decide later.

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The palace’s answer, and a reviewer’s

The trick fountains were built to soak the archbishop’s guests, and four centuries on they still work. At the prince’s table every stone seat sprays the person sitting on it and only the host’s stays dry; in the grottoes the jets are in the paths, in the benches and behind the figures. Jürgen (Germany), on the boat trip: “At the water features in Hellbrunn Palace, you were sure to get wet at every stop. Surprises were guaranteed.” Adults who stand back stay mostly dry. The stations where it happens.

Phones, cameras, a layer

Photography is allowed and welcome, which is exactly why the palace asks you to protect your electronics. A pocket or a zip bag for the phone and a light layer over a T-shirt are the whole kit. Early and late in the season the water is cold; in July and August it is the best part of the afternoon. When the water is welcome.

Children

Children want to be soaked and are, and it is the thing they remember. Maurizio (Italy) called the water features “highly recommended for children!” and the children’s audio guide runs about 30 minutes. Pack a change of T-shirt. Hellbrunn with kids.

Book the boat trip, fountains included

About 30 minutes on the Salzach, ten on the vintage double-decker, and priority entry to the fountains with the ticket in the price. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you get soaked at the Hellbrunn trick fountains?

Only if you want to. The palace says you will otherwise catch a few drops, and adults who stand back stay mostly dry; children who stand where the jets are aimed get wet through. What the fountains are.

Should I protect my phone at Hellbrunn?

Yes; the palace asks you to. Photography is allowed and welcome, so keep the phone in a pocket or a zip bag between shots. What there is to photograph.

Is there a seat that stays dry at the prince’s table?

One: the host’s, where the archbishop sat. Every other seat sprays the guest sitting on it. Why he built it that way.