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Hallein Salt Mine
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The Hallein Salt Mine, located just across the border from Berchtesgaden in Austria, offers a unique subterranean adventure through tunnels that date back to the Celtic era. Visitors don protective gear and ride a small train deep into the mountain, where they learn about the history of salt mining and its importance to the region. The tour includes a boat ride across an underground salt lake, thrilling wooden slides between levels, and a multimedia presentation. The mine's constant cool temperature makes it a refreshing escape in summer, and the guides provide engaging commentary in multiple languages. The experience culminates with a train ride back to the surface, leaving visitors with a newfound appreciation for this ancient industry.
Don't miss
- Ride the miner's train into the mountain
- Slide down two long wooden chutes between levels
- Cross the underground salt lake by ferry
- See the Celtic tunnel and ancient mining tools
- Watch the multimedia show about salt's history
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hallein Salt Mine
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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