{"id":4353,"date":"2018-10-26T00:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T00:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2022-07-20T22:50:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T22:50:30","slug":"austria-nambi-bear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/europe\/austria-nambi-bear\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Austria Through The Eyes of Nambi The Happy Bear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Austria is an amazingly beautiful country in Europe with a rich historical background, classical music heritage and magnificent landscape. <span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include which month did you visit Austria?\" data-id=\"10923\" data-resolved=\"resolved\">In this short travel journal, I\u2019ll take you on a tour of the most beautiful places in Austria, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Vienna.d178316.Travel\">vibrant capital Vienna<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include which month did you visit Austria?\" data-id=\"10923\" data-resolved=\"resolved\">all the way down to the idyllic lakeside village of Hallstatt<\/span> in October<span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include which month did you visit Austria?\" data-id=\"10923\" data-resolved=\"resolved\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Vienna-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">EXPLORING AUSTRIA WITH NAMBI BEAR<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vienna City Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>A Bustling Capital City With Rich Cultural And Historical Delights <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Austrian-Parliament-Building-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Look at me in front of the majestic Austrian Parliament Building!<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">What&#8217;s a better way to explore the imperial capital of Vienna other than by heading straight to the city centre? The street was filled with lots of historic neo-Classical buildings. I strolled down the street with my Mama and Papa while stopping every now and then to take a selfie right in front of each building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Just down the street, the <strong>Vienna City Hall<\/strong> (Wiener Rathaus) was waiting for me. The Austrian National Theatre, Hofburgtheater (Burgtheater), is just across the city hall. My Mama and Papa told me a long story about the Austrian National Theatre, but all I could remember was the theatre being a highly regarded German-language theatre in the world. Too impressed by the building that I forgot about the rest!<\/p>\n<h3>Hofburg Palace<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hofburg-Palace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">I had always dreamt to live in castles like a princess, and in Austria, my dream came true. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hofburg-wien.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hofburg Palace<\/a> was so grand and mind-blowingly huge \u2014 it was one of the largest palace complexes in the world! The intricate and opulent decor captivated us every step we took.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">This former imperial palace of Vienna was so vast that I thought I would get lost if not for my Mama and Papa. The palace seemed like a small city within the city itself. We also checked out the guided tours to Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments to peek into the lavish lifestyle of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Hofburg Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Include this info for the palace\">Address<\/span>: Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel 1010 Vienna<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Include this info for the palace\">Operating hours<\/span>: Sep to June 09:00-17:30, July-August 09:00-18:00<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Phone: T: +43 1 533 75 70<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Include this info for the palace\">How to get there<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Underground: Line U3 (orange) and alight at Herrengasse<\/p>\n<p>Trams: No. 1, 2, D and 71, alight at Burgring<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Bus: No. 1A and 2A, alight at Hofburg<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h3>Emperor&#8217;s Pancake<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hofburg-Cafe-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">If you&#8217;re hungry, don&#8217;t forget to check out the Emperor&#8217;s Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn) from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafe-hofburg.at\/en\/cafe-hofburg-vienna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hofburg Caf\u00e9<\/a>. It is a pancake served in a skillet with applesauce and plum sauce on the side. I wished I didn&#8217;t have to share this with my Mama and Papa because it was so heavenly delicious!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 Hofburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include this info for the cafe?\">Address<\/span>: Innerer Burghof 1, 1010 Wien, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include this info for the cafe?\">Operating hours<\/span>: Daily, 10 am &#8211; 6 pm<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Can include this info for the cafe?\">How to get there<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">On foot, it is an integral part of the Hofburg Palace complex. It is near the Hofburg Palace Silver Collection of Vienna.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Glimpse Of The Glorious Imperial History Of Vienna<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Scho\u0308nbrunn-Palace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoenbrunn.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace<\/a>, a grandiose Baroque palace located just outside of Vienna, was the summer residence of the Habsburg family that reigned during the 13th century. Hidden away behind the castle was a massive 186-hectare park and garden, perfect for a day trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Neptune-Fountain-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>A touristy shot of myself in front of the Neptune Fountain!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Gloriette<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Gloriette-Scho\u0308nbrunn-Palace-Garden-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">After a short trek uphill, we arrived at <strong>The Gloriette<\/strong> in the <strong>Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace Garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">This is probably the largest and best-known gloriette in the world, used to be a hall used by Emperor Franz Joseph I for dining, breakfast, and festival. Today, the place is a caf\u00e9 where you can rest your tired legs and enjoy a vantage point over the rest of the garden. If you have time, don&#8217;t forget to visit the Roman Ruin, Orangery, Columbary, Sundial House, Palm Pavillion, Privy Garden, and more!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">Address<\/span>: Sch\u00f6nbrunner Schlo\u00dfstra\u00dfe 47, 1130 Wien, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">Operating hours<\/span>: Daily, 8 am &#8211; 5:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">How to get there<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Underground: Line U4 and get off at Sch\u00f6nbrunn Station<\/p>\n<p>Trams: No. 10 or 60 and get off at Sch\u00f6nbrunn Station<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Bus: No. 10A and get off at Sch\u00f6nbrunn Station<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Obertraun: A Quiet Retreat Surrounded By Majestic Alpine Landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Obertraun-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Our next destination was <strong>Obertraun<\/strong>, a small, quiet village beside Lake Hallst\u00e4tter See. As it was the end of autumn and very close to the beginning of winter season, the ferry service from here to Hallstatt was not in operation. Many caf\u00e9, bars, and restaurants were also closed down during this time. In summer, however, this place is normally bustling with tons of activities like swimming, cycling, and kayaking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Obertraun-Seehotel-am-Hallstattersee-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We stayed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Salzburg-Lakes-Hotels-Seehotel-Am-Hallstattersee.h4498659.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seehotel am Hallst\u00e4ttersee<\/a>, a beautiful hotel with an outdoor swimming pool, but it was too cold to take a dip during our visit. Our room was spacious and clean, complete with en-suite hot shower. Breakfast was also provided as part of our stay there &#8211; yum!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Seehotel am Hallstattersee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Address: Seestrasse 152 Obertraun Upper Austria<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Just a 10-minute leisure walk from the Obertraun train station, towards the direction of the Obertraun Pier.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Krippi-Inn-Restaurant-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Talking about food, we&#8217;ll never forget the delicious Wienerschnitzel we had at <strong><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"Is this a cafe\/restaurant? Do include more detailed info below.\" data-id=\"10924\" data-resolved=\"resolved\">Krippi Inn<\/span> Restaurant<\/strong> (Krippenstein), Obertraun. It was easily the best Schnitzel with applesauce I had so far in my bear life!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Fredys BURGER Factory (formerly known as Krippi Inn)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">Address<\/span>: Winkl 57,\u00a04831 Obertraun, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">Operating hours<\/span>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 2 pm &#8211; 11 pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Saturday, Sunday, 10 am &#8211; 2 pm &amp; 4:30 pm &#8211; 12 am<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Closed on Thursday<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong><span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"include this info for the palace\">How to get there<\/span>: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">About 40 minutes on foot from Seehotel am Hallst\u00e4ttersee or about 10 minutes by cycling.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hallstatt: The Most Beautiful Lakeside Village In The World <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Next stop, we made a day trip to Hallstatt, a picturesque village situated right next to Obertraun. You can get to Hallstatt by taking a public bus near the train station of Obertraun. Hallstatt was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This small scenic town overlooks the tranquil waters of the Hallstatt Lake. I enjoyed walking along the lake thanks to the breathtaking view and chilly weather.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hallstatt-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Check out my selfie with the iconic Hallstatt church clock tower in the background \u2014 more bragging rights to my bear fur-riends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We might have taken too many photos at this beautiful quaint town, but no regrets! There were many restaurants, guest houses and souvenir shops around the lake, each with traditional European architecture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We noticed that Hallstatt salt was a recurring souvenir item available in every shop here, likely because Hallstatt is known for its salt production, dating back to the Iron Age. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, you can sign up for Hallstatt salt mine tours to relive the olden days of salt mining.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hallstatt-Market-Square-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">The <strong>Hallstatt market square<\/strong> is another focal point of the village. Surrounded by charming little houses, the market square is where locals will gather to celebrate festivals and events every month. One of them is the Hallstatt Christmas Market. Held from the 8th of December every year, it draws in tons of tourists across the globe to relish in its pre-Christmas joyful ambience. Hallstatt is a small village, but it makes up for its size in a huge way. It left a <span class=\"annotation\" data-comment=\"How so? The building? Any memorable moment?\" data-id=\"10925\" data-resolved=\"resolved\">lasting impression for my Mama and Papa<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hallstatt-church-tower-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">I had the most memorable incident here while admiring the beautiful church tower. As usual, I was just sitting there waiting for my papa and mama to click a picture of me when suddenly a lady (I assume a fellow tourist?) sat next to me and took a selfie with me. Too bad I do not have any pictures of that moment, but looks like I&#8217;m getting famous soon!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Salzburg: The Beautiful, Iconic Setting Of The Sound Of Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Salzburg-Mirabell-Palace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">The final highlight of our trip is the magical city of Salzburg, also known as the home city to the Sound of Music and the historical birthplace of Mozart. No visit to Salzburg is complete without some passionate singing and dancing at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg.info\/en\/sights\/top10\/mirabell-palace-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirabell Gardens<\/a> and Palace. <em>Doe, a deer, a female deer!<\/em> If you haven&#8217;t watched the Sound of Music, watch it before you come here so that you can better appreciate the lovely city of Salzburg.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Mirabell Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Address: Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Opening hours: Daily, 8 am &#8211; 6 pm<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>How to get there<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">\u00a0All the main attractions are within walking distance from the Salzburg old town. However, if you wish, you can take either one of Bus 160, 170, 912 or 918 and get down at the Salzburg Makartplatz station.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h3>Untersberg Mountain<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untersberg-Mountain-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4208\" height=\"2368\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">My Mama and Papa brought me on a cable car ride up the 1973-metre-tall <a href=\"http:\/\/www.untersbergbahn.at\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Untersberg Mountain<\/a>. At the peak, you can find a pretty cool restaurant called Hochalm am Untersberg situated right beside the cliff, with a spectacular view to die for. We could see snowy peaks and incredible views above the clouds \u2014 so surreal! Bring thick shawls and down jackets because it could get very cold up there.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Untersbergbahn GMBH (cable car)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Valley station address: Dr. Friedrich \u00d6dlweg 2, A-5083 Gartenau<\/p>\n<p>Operating hours may vary. Please refer to the <a href=\"http:\/\/htttp\/\/www.untersbergbahn.at\/en\/die-untersberg-bahn\/oeffnungszeiten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule of the cable car<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus 25 or 28 and alight at Valleystation Untersberg Cable car<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h3>Hellbrunn Palace &amp; Trick Fountains<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hellbrunn-Palace-Trick-Fountains-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2280\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">After all the cold wind and snow, we headed for some fun at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellbrunn.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hellbrunn Palace &amp; Trick Fountains<\/a> (Schloss Hellbrunn &amp; Wasserspiele). The trick fountains were meant to be a practical joke, once used by Markus Sittikus, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, to entertain his guests. We were amazed by the water-operated games and attractions scattered around the palace compound. Our playful tour guide surprised us with the mysterious gorges and engineering displays. Fun times but remember to bring some towels!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Visitor Info&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Hellbrunn Palace &amp; Trick Fountains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Address: F\u00fcrstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Phone: +43 662 8203720<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">April, October 09:00-16:30* daily<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">May, June, September 09:00-17:30* daily<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">July, August 09:00-21:00* daily<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">Additional evening tours** 19:00, 20:00, 21:00* daily<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">*Start of the last tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify ql-indent-1\">** July, August (trick fountains only)<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Getting There&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Taking Bus Line 25 from the main train station to Hellbrunn (via city centre).<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">That&#8217;s the end of our trip to Austria. I hope one day I would go back to this charming country to spend more time at the amazing castles and scenic natural landscape during summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austria is an amazingly beautiful country in Europe with a rich historical background, classical music heritage and magnificent landscape. In this short travel journal, I\u2019ll take you on a tour of the most beautiful places in Austria, from the vibrant capital Vienna\u00a0all the way down to the idyllic lakeside village of Hallstatt in October. 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