Historic avenue in Salzburg with a yellow building and old trees

Hellbrunner Avenue

The Hellbrunner Avenue connects Schloss Hellbrunn with the city of Salzburg and is far more than just a path. Under old chestnut and lime trees, it winds through a protected grassland landscape, past grand manors and cultural landmarks. Whether for a walk, a jog, a scenic bike ride or a family outing: starting from Anif, this 400-year-old avenue offers a particularly beautiful way to combine nature, exercise and Salzburg’s history.

The Hellbrunner Avenue is one of the most beautiful green connections in southern Salzburg. It was laid out around 400 years ago and is now considered the world’s oldest surviving grand avenue. Among the buildings that define the avenue or lie close to it are Frohnburg Palace, Emsburg Palace and Freisaal Palace. The area is also of interest to fans of “The Sound of Music”, as some locations along the route are closely linked to famous film scenes and the Trapp family story.


For guests in Anif, the Hellbrunner Avenue is particularly convenient: it is suitable for a short walk or a relaxed outing towards Hellbrunn, the palace park, the water games or Salzburg Zoo. Those who want to go further can cycle or stroll towards the city of Salzburg and experience exactly what makes Anif special: living quietly, starting in green surroundings and quickly being right in the heart of Salzburg’s cultural scene.