Hallein Salt Mines Tour
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet at 2 Mirabellplatz and kick off our tour of the Hallein salt mines, also known as Salzwelten, located on the Dürrnberg plateau.
This subway salt mine has been operating for more than 2,600 years, since the time of the Celtic tribes. Its discovery helped the city of Salzburg become a powerful trading community.
Once there, we'll put on our miners' overalls to protect our clothes and board the old mine train for an exciting ride through the tunnels, which stretch up to 1 kilometer (0.8 mi) long, and the wooden slides used by the miners.
During the visit, we'll learn all about the “white gold”, as salt was called in the old days, which became one of the main sources of employment in the area. We'll explain the daily life of the workers and the techniques they used to extract the salt rock crystals by hand. Impressive!
At the end of the tour, we'll make our way back to the starting point, where we'll bring our experience to an end, 4 hours later.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Audio guide for smartphones
Admission to the Hallein salt mines
Hallein salt mine train ride
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Anything to keep in mind before booking?
A - Please note that the activity is guided in English, but there is also an audio guide available for download on your smartphone, so you must have one if you want to use it.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Vienna Sightseeing Tours Corporate name: Vienna Sightseeing Tours Registered Office: Opernring 3-5, Top 508-529, Vienna, Austria Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): ATU11264807 Contact information: Send an email to the provider o call This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Mirabellplatz 2
