Salzburg salt mine entrance ticket with guided tour and app
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Discover 2,600 years of salt mining history at Salzwelten Salzburg, located on the Dürrnberg near Hallein. This visitor mine combines historic underground tunnels with modern interactive exhibits, offering an engaging journey into the world of salt and the people who worked here over the centuries.During the guided tour, you'll travel deep into the mountain on a traditional mine railway and experience the excitement of the long miners’ slides. The adventure continues with a raft ride across an underground salt lake, while multimedia presentations reveal fascinating insights into salt extraction and the everyday lives of miners. The experience is complemented by the Kelten.Erlebnis.Berg, where the rich heritage of the Celts on the Dürrnberg is brought to life. Explore the Celtic village and discover how early salt production shaped the region.Combining underground exploration, salt production and Celtic history, this attraction offers a varied and memorable day out near Salzburg.
Highlights
- You'll explore 2,600 years of salt mining history beneath the Dürrnberg
- It's an exciting mix of historic tunnels and interactive multimedia exhibits
- You'll ride the mine railway and descend via long miners' slides
- The raft trip across the underground salt lake is a unique highlight
- It combines salt mining heritage with fascinating Celtic history on the Dürrnberg
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew
What's included
- Guided tour
- Audio guide
- Entrance ticket
- Downloadable APP
Not included
- Transportation
Where you'll meet
Salzwelten Salzburg. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Operated by
Salzwelten GmbH
Important information
Accessibility:
* Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulty walking
Not allowed:
* Children under 4 years old
* Pets
Know in advance:
* The live guide is provided in English and German
* An audio guide is available through the free Salzwelten Destination Guide app. Available languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Slovenian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Taiwanese, Arabic, Hebrew
Remember to bring:
* Inside the salt mine, the temperature is 8-10 °C. It is recommended to wear long trousers, a jacket and sturdy shoes. Additional protective clothing is provided on site