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5422 Bad Dürrnberg. Tel. +436132 2008511. eMail. Website. Route planner. back. enable sharing. Pure adventure deep inside Hallein Salt Mine. Enjoyment, adventure and mystical moments await you in this salt mine close to Salzburg City.
- Why Is There Even Salt in The Austrian Alps?
- The History of Salt Mining: How Was Salt Mined in The Past?
- Hallein Salt Mine: Sweet Childhood Memories
- Berchtesgaden Salt Mine: Adventures Across The Border
- Hallstatt Salt Mine: The Most Touristy of The Three
A long, long time ago, when the Earth was still new, it cooled down, and salty oceans were formed. As the water evaporated, layers of sediment were left behind on the bottom of the sea. Salt crystals formed and sank to the bottom. After all the oceans dried up, the layers were covered by dirt and clay. Then, about 100 million years ago, the land mo...
Around 4,000 BC, people made a discovery. They found out that salt could keep meat fresh. They used salt from hot water that came from the ground. They poured the salty water over hot rocks, leaving the white mineral behind. As the climate got worse, salt became more critical for preserving meat. They started digging for salt in the ground, which w...
First up, let’s talk about the mine in Hallein. This was the mine I visited most frequently as a child because I grew up in Hallein. The Hallein salt mine, of course, holds a special place in my heart. On a tour of the mine, you’ll learn all about the tools and techniques used by the miners throughout the centuries and also about the history of Sal...
The Berchtesgaden salt mine is the most convenient to get to. The town of Berchtesgaden lies in Germany, across the border in Bavaria. It’s almost the same distance from Salzburg as Hallein. Salzburg is incredibly close to the German border.
The Hallstatt Salt Mine is the most touristy of the three Salzburg salt mines, not because the mine is special but because Hallstatt is. Hallstatt is the most overcrowded, touristy town in all of Austria. I recommend the Hallstatt Salt Mine if Hallstatt is on your bucket list anyway.
See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on this 4-hour trip from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse as you wind through the Bavarian Alps. Suit up in traditional miners’ wear and descend into the salt mines dating back 450 years. Then, experience a unique raft sail along the salt lake in the mines' grottos and hear the history and lore of ...
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This is a region full of history, especially around the darkly sparkling Lake Hallstatt, nestled in a high valley some 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. Here, on the famous Salzberg, one finds the world’s oldest salt mine. The Salzberg Valley offers visitors an astounding 7,000 years of cultural history.
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Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Salzburg Salt Mine in Hallein, the oldest mine in the world open to visitors, everyone from the age of four up can take part in a treasure hunt – and follow the mysterious, ancient miners’ tunnels for many kilometres into the mystical mountain.
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Discover the 7,000-year-old salt mine on Salzburg (Salt Mountain) accessible by cable car or funicular railway, offering insights into ancient mining methods and a Subterranean Salt Lake. The Bone House in Hallstatt, located in the St. Michael's Chapel, is a unique attraction dating back to the 12th century. 8 hours.
