Schloss Hellbrunn vs Salzburg Museum
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Salzburg Museum ranks significantly higher than Hellbrunn Castle. Salzburg Museum ranks #1 in Salzburg with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Schloss Hellbrunn
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Furstenweg, 37, Hellbrun, Salzburg, Austria
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Concierge
"Features some lovely frescoes, but it is the surrounding garden that puts the pleasure (and a little pain) back in the notion of a pleasure palace."
Frommer's
"A popular spot for outings from Salzburg, this palace dates from the early 17th century and was built as a hunting lodge and summer residence."
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The palace gardens, one of the oldest baroque formal gardens in all Europe, are known for their trick fountains.
Fodor's
"Hellbrunn Park became famous far and wide because of its Wasserspiele, or trick fountains."
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Atlas Obscura
"Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water. "
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The Telegraph
"The interior of Schloss Hellbrunn is a delight for the senses and well worth a visit, but it's the gardens that visitors flock to see. "
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Salzburg Museum
Mozartplatz 1, Postfach 10, Salzburg 5010, Austria
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Frommer's
"The museum is noted for its collection of Old Masters, with a rich trove of Gothic panel paintings and much art work from the Romantic period."
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Fodor's
"The setting is splendid. This building was Prince-Archbishop Wolf-Dietrich's "overflow" palace."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in the Palace of the New Residence (17C) on Mozart Square, this fine museum charts the history of the city through a variety of themes."
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U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"The most remarkable exhibit (listed as a separate museum for admission) contains several 360-degree panorama paintings."
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