Hallein Salt Worlds

A excursion the origin of white gold

Excursion destination with over 2,500 years of history

Hallein, Hallstatt and Altaussee – were the three major salt mines on the northern fringe of the Alps in Austria. The Hallein Salt Mine is located closest to Salzburg; it introduces young and old to the history of salt in its show mine – an eventful excursion for families and travel groups. Families can also combine a trip to Hallein with a speedy ride on the Keltenblitz summer toboggan run.

Our recommendation

The Salt Worlds have a constant temperature of 10 degrees, which is why warm clothing is advised even in summer.

Hallein Salt Worlds

Salt mine Hallein
Visitors young and old are fascinated by the salt and mining on an excursion to the Hallein Salt Worlds approx. 15 kilometres south of Salzburg.

Adventure Journey into the Mountain

With the Grubenbahn railway, you can go into the heart of the mountain, where you can track the history of “man in salt”. Further down, you have carried down the two slides that bring you to the underwater salt lake. This is magically highlighted with a fascinating light and sound installation before you cross to the other bank with the raft and the journey through the mountain continues.

Salt Worlds experience for children

A children’s programme awaits with Sally the Mine Duck, who whisks children from 4 to 10 away to secret tunnels. During the children’s tour, the young visitors learn how to knock salt and find out through demonstration what salt mining is all about, while a large boat ride across the underwater lake is not to be missed.

Opening hours & prices

The Hallein Salt Worlds are open all year round, except for the rest period in January and can only be visited by way of a guided tour. You can find details about this at www.salzwelten.at

Celtic village Salina

Hallein Celtic Village

Did you know that the Celts were already mining salt at the Dürrnberg near Hallein as early as 400 B.C.? Later, the white gold established the great wealth of the city and province of Salzburg.

From the Celtic Museum to the Celtic Village

n the Celtic Museum in the historic centre of Hallein, which is free to visit with a Salt Worlds admission ticket, and in the SALINA Celtic Village, you can trace every day and the lives of the former settlers using the prehistoric findings. Later, the white gold became the foundation for the large wealth of the city and region of Salzburg.

Your hotel for excursions in the Salzburger Land

To discover the sights in the city and region of Salzburg for yourself, the 4-star Hotel Scherer in the centre of Salzburg near the train station offers the perfect starting point. With its cosy rooms and special family and group offers, it is perfectly suited for a sightseeing holiday – book online or simply send a request!

Hotel Scherer (exterior view)
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