Salzburg Part Two: Party with the Archbishop

Prince/Archbishop Markus Sittikus was apparently not as lofty and serious as his titles might imply. In the early 17th Century he built Hellbrunn, a pleasure palace just on the outskirts of Salzburg. In addition to lavish banquets, guests of the Archbishop would inevitably be treated to a tour of the palace’s many water attractions, including the “trick fountains,” which doused duchesses and pelted priests. During our visit to Hellbrunn, we’ll enjoy the same soggy pleasures as guests from centuries ago. Forget Seven Peaks. This is the ultimate water park. Visitors can’t help but soak up the festive, playful ambiance. Literally.

The beautiful palace of Hellbrun

What's up with that vow of poverty thing?

Our youngest before his encounters with the trick fountains.

...And after. He was soggy but happy.

The nun can run, but she can't hide from the oncoming spray of the trick fountains.

A bonus for all you Sound of Music fans—the "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" pavilion is on the palace grounds.