Yesterday you may have seen a peek of the Hellbrunn gardens when I shared a view of the gazebo from the Sound of Music film. But there’s a lot more to the grounds than that.
Entering via the courtyard of the main house, brings you to the ticket office and cafe; head on across the courtyard and the park awaits you (no ticket required). When I arrived, the classic cars were lining up ready for the start of the annual rally in and around Salzburg, so I was distracted from my walk for a while.
But the 60 hectares of parkland dragged me away in the end. The grounds are a popular location for summer picnics, and I can see exactly why. If sitting around and eating is not your cup of tea, then there are plenty of opportunities for a spot of exercise too – be it summer yoga or winter cross-country skiing.
I decided to walk before the heat built up too much, and I’d been told that a 10-minute stroll would take me to a great viewpoint. I’ll tell you now that the “great” is undeniable, but the “10-minute” is under dispute. But the steep clamber was well worth the effort, and the path wound its way beneath shady trees for the most part. Arriving at the top, I found the Folk Museum and a sign for the viewpoint, which is really just a tiny walk further on.
My breath was taken away again by the views, with the house and gardens down below and the castle across in the distance.
I sat for a while enjoying the scene before me, and watching the multicoloured flecks of the classic cars as they set off.
By now the thunderstorm that had been forecast for the last few days, was making its intentions known. Grey was rolling in behind me, so I headed back down to enjoy the gardens below before the rain also decided to descend.
The House itself is also well worth a visit, and the place has another great treat, the Trick Fountains, but that is a separate walk. Soon, though, I promise…
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 11 June 2018
Posted as part of Monday Walks
Travel with Intent 
Just found time to look at it properly on the laptop, and I’m about to burst into ‘The Sound of Music’. Got your ear muffs ready? 🙂 🙂
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Oh, my. The cars are remarkable, and the grounds are breathtaking.
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The scenery and classic cars, what a perfect setting for just meandering and enjoying the day and photographing that beauty! It is a must see if I ever go. Thanks for the photos!
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An enjoyable wander Debbie
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Now I’ll have SOM songs running through my head all day…and I’m OK with that. Loved the movie, love the classic cars, and love the view. Thanks for your efforts towards the latter. 🙂
janet
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Beautiful views and beautiful cars – what a great day out.
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I loved the sound of Music tour, what a lovely city
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Love the old BMW, the Porsches and the diminutive Fiats! And the view after your clamber was certainly worth it!
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I thought you’d like those cars 🙂
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Ah, what it is to be known….I remain a petrolhead!
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Ha! That’s phones for you! Catching my breath? The cars are great, the views better and I love your company. X
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This auto-correction is our latest torture! 🙂
Good to have you back again Jo
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With you on both counts, Debs!
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Fabulous Debs! In the garden watching the washing and catching the mythe moment but I’ll share later
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