Salt — the white gold — has shaped the region's history for millennia. The city's name says it all: Salzburg, the fortress of salt. The salt mine on the Dürnberg near Hallein is the closest mine to Mozart's city and offers an adventure for all senses: slide down underground chutes, cross a mysterious salt lake, and experience 2,600 years of mining history firsthand.
Underground adventures
The Underground Experience
A mine train takes visitors deep into the mountain. Inside, two 40 m miners' slides, a raft ride across an underground salt lake, and a multimedia journey through 2,600 years of mining history await. The guided tour lasts about 70 minutes at a constant 10°C — an impressive experience for adults and children from age 4. Full details on opening hours and admission at salzwelten.at.
Celtic Village SALINA
The Celtic village SALINA is an authentic reconstruction of a Celtic settlement from 2,600 years ago, created in cooperation with the Museum of the Celts in Hallein. Children can enjoy a themed playground and an interactive AR explorer app. A highlight for families that perfectly complements the mine visit.
Hallein & Silent Night Museum
The salt mine sits directly above the historic salt town of Hallein. Before or after the mine visit, a stroll through the old town with its cafés and boutiques is well worth it. At the Silent Night Museum, you can discover where Franz Xaver Gruber composed the world-famous Christmas carol. Mine opening hours: Jan–Mar & Nov–Dec daily 9 am–3 pm, Apr–Oct daily 9 am–5 pm.
Your Transfer to the Salt Mine
Our driver takes you from Salzburg to the salt mine entrance in just 20 minutes — ideal as a half-day trip or as a complement to a stroll through Hallein. The driver waits on-site and takes you comfortably back after the visit.
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