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Ride the original mine train deep into the mountain! Slide down to a fantastic show on a subterranean salt lake! Follow in the footsteps of the Celts to the very heart of the mine! Marvel at prehistoric finds in the Hallein Celtic Museum! Sun terrace and viewpoint over the Salzach valley to the fortress Hohensalzburg.
- Salt Mine Tour : Discover Salzburg : salzburg.info
A small mine train will now take you deep inside the...
- Berchtesgaden Salt Mine : Destination : salzburg.info
A popular excursion destination close to Salzburg. Only...
- Salt Mine Tour : Discover Salzburg : salzburg.info
There is a 90-minute guided Salzwelten-tour which covers 1 kilometer. Visitors put on white coveralls to protect their clothes inside the mine. There is a 400 metres (1,300 ft) electric train ride into the mine which leads to two sets of 42 metres (138 ft) wooden slides. [5]
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A small mine train will now take you deep inside the Salzberg. An experienced guide will show you the mine tunnels and explain salt-mining methods. This tour is an adventure for the whole family: long slides and a raft ride across a subterranean salt lake are absolute highlights of the tour. Important Notice for Mine Visitors
- Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg, 5020
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There are three salt mines scattered around Salzburg, Hallein, Hallstatt, and Berchtesgaden, that you might want to visit. All three salt mines offer the same experience. What’s that experience? When it’s time to delve deep into the mine, you’ll be provided with traditional miners’ clothes before you ride the mine train – just like a real miner!
Duration: 4 - 8 hours. Meeting point: Hotel in Salzburg, Railway station, Old town. Itinerary: Town of Hallein, Salt mines of Bad Dürrnberg, Car ride through Bavaria with stops at viewing points. Themes: History of the salt mining and Celtic tribes, Technologies, Entertainment. Estimated price per tour: 350 - 650 EUR + your entrance tickets.
Austria's salt supply still comes from these mountains, but from Altaussee, where the source from an ancient sea has lasted for more than 250 million years. You can visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world at Hallein near the city of Salzburg in the Salzkammergut lake region.
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A popular excursion destination close to Salzburg. Only about 20 kilometers from Salzburg City, Berchtesgaden salt mine is an ideal family excursion opportunity close to Salzburg. And actually one of Bavaria’s top attractions, though a must-see for Salzburg visitors as well!
