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Everything’s new at Salzwelten Salzburg! The salt mine in the Salzburgerland region
At the world’s oldest salt mine ever to open its tunnels to visitors, as of just recently it seems that no (salt) stone has been left unturned! We now welcome you in a newly designed entrance and service area. Above all, we tell the story of salt in a completely new way, bringing that story vividly to life with the help of cutting-edge technology: Salt, of course – the essence of life – plays the leading role in this epic saga! We invite you and your family to journey through time and the history of salt – from today, to the depths of the past, and back again…
The salt mine: Your journey through the history of salt mining
Your journey into the mountain is a journey through time – to be more precise, through 2600 years of salt mining on the Dürrnberg. Outfitted in white miners’ overalls, you will set out in search of white gold – through four entire epochs of human history: Your path begins with modern mining and salt production as it is done today. It then leads through the murky Middle Ages and ultimately ends with the Celtic miners of the Iron Age. A raft ride across a mystical salt lake enthralls you amid the iridescent world of Baroque Salzburg. At the end of your journey, you will have a true grasp of why salt is indeed regarded as the essence of life. And we shouldn’t forget to mention: During your tour, you will cross the subterranean border between Austria and Germany, ride on a mine train, and slither down two miners’ slides deeper and deeper into the mountain. A grand adventure indeed!
What you should know before your visit to Salzwelten Salzburg:
- Tours meet: 15 minutes before the start of the tour next to the ticket window
- Duration: about 90 minutes
- Distance: you will walk approximately 1 kilometer
- Age restrictions: suitable for children ages 4 and up
- Animals: not allowed
- Wheelchairs: the mine tunnels are not suitable for wheelchairs
- Absolutely wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes – the temperature inside the mountain is roughly 10° Celsius year-round, while the ground is very stony.
- Salzblick Restaurant: The self-service restaurant located in the Salzwelten on the Dürrnberg is open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
The Celtic Mountain – a mountain full of family adventures Right next to the subterranean mine, above ground, you will find the Celtic Mountain – with lots for kids and adults alike to discover:
- Feel like a real Celt as you wander from hut to hut in the faithfully reconstructed SALINA Celtic Village and dive into life as it was 2,600 years ago. The Info Center opens a window into the settlement history of the Dürrnberg and offers exciting insights into the work conducted by archaeologists. The original artifacts, by the way, can be admired at Museum of the Celts Hallein in the town of Hallein!
- Let’s go – storm our newly redesigned themed playground! Swing, climb, slide, and run wild to your heart’s content! Meanwhile, the grown-ups can let their gaze drift over the Salzach River Valley and the town of Hallein, enjoying the view and a well-earned break of their own.
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Even more high-speed fun! Send your marbles racing through four different marble runs and test your climbing skills on the brand-new kids’ bouldering wall!
- Solve the mystery of “The Missing Salt Amulet” and help the druid Aidan recover the precious artifact during a treasure hunt through SALINA Celtic Village. If you solve the puzzle, a surprise awaits you at the Salzwelten Shop!
- Be there live as our special pyramid-shaped salt crystals grow and are carefully harvested by hand at the BAD ISCHLER Salt Manufactory – Austria’s only show saltworks. Taste this unique salt and you’ll understand why not all salt is the same!
Tip: With your Salzwelten Ticket, entrance to Kelten.Erlebnis.Berg is included for free.
The Celtic Mountain
BAD ISCHLER Salt Manufactory
In our salt manufactory on the Celtic Mountain, you have the unique opportunity to watch an extraordinary salt being created. Our BAD ISCHLER Salzzart is extraordinary for several reasons: Here, in Austria’s only showcase saltworks and under the keen eye of a master salt-maker, the natural brine of the Dürrnberg gives birth to pyramid-shaped salt crystals. Look over this craftsman’s shoulder as he skillfully goes about his work. And if ever you have a question: no problem! He is (almost) certain to have an interesting answer for you. And who knows, maybe you will have an opportunity to let one of those delectable salty pyramids, which are generally used to put the finishing touch to a fine dish, melt right then and there on your tongue.
Tip: With your Salzwelten Ticket, entrance to the Salt Manufactory is included for free.
Free Audio Guide
At our excursion destination in Salzburg, you will find the audio guide in our new, free app – the "Salzwelten Destination Guide". For your absolutely unique Salzwelten experience, the audio guide is available in many different languages.
Click here to download the app for free.
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