Primordial salty oceans formed 3.8 billion years ago; 250 million years ago, salt crystallized from a massive lake in Europe. Later tectonic movements formed the Alps.
Salt was used for preservation as early as 4,000 BC. The Celts mined it in Dürrnberg, and in the 12th century, the prince-archbishops of Salzburg promoted trade.
Since the 17th century, the Dürrnberg salt mine has been the oldest demonstration mine in the world. Today, Salzburg Salt Worlds tells its story.
Road map
Meet our staff at Mirabellplatz 2 from 9:00 a.m. and board our comfortable bus, which will take you directly from central Salzburg to the Salzburg Salt Mine near Hallein! Departure at 9:15 a.m.
Admission to Salt Worlds and a guided tour (starting at approximately 10:10 a.m.) of the salt mine are already included in the package. Experience the history of salt and, of course, salt mining in the oldest salt mine in the world. Follow the trail of white gold from the present day to 2,600 years ago. On foot, by train, down slides, and on a raft, you can explore the interior of the mountain. It's important to dress warmly, as the temperature inside the mountain is only 10°C year-round. You'll be provided with a white miner's suit to protect your clothes.
Afterwards, you can buy all kinds of salt souvenirs at the salt mine shop.
At around 12:15 pm, a bus will take you back to the center of Salzburg. Notes: The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old.
Please dress warmly. The temperature in the salt mine hovers around 10°C year-round.
Please do not leave any items on the bus.
Highlights
Guided tour of Salzburg salt mine
Raft ride on an underground salt lake
Mine train ride through the tunnels
What includes and does not include
Bus transfer from Salzburg city center to Salzburg Salt Mine and back
Entrance to the salt mine
Guided tour in English of the salt mine with raft ride, mine train and water slide
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Food, beverages and other unspecified services
Tips are optional
Meeting point
Por favor, encontre nosso funcionário na Mirabellplatz 2, 5020 Salzburgo, no Quiosque de Salzburg Sightseeing Tours, aproximadamente 15 minutos antes do início do passeio para check-in.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old.
Please dress warmly. The temperature in the salt mine hovers around 10°C year-round.
