So-called “white gold” made the Salzkammergut district rich. Adults € 23 (£ 20), children € 11.50 (£ 10), family discounts available.Summer season: open daily from 9am to 5pm.Winter season: open daily from 10am to 3pm.Of the original 65 km (40 mi) of mining tunnels, which pass through 21 underground levels, known as horizons, some 12 km (9 mi) and 9 horizons can still be accessed today. The tunnel system is maintained to prevent the mountain from sinking.

You will also enjoy a raft ride across an underground lake and an exciting descent on two mining slides. Your journey into the history of Hallein Salt Mine begins with a comfortable train ride into the mountain, where experienced miners guide you and explain the mining process. Its salt provided a livelihood for local people, brought riches to the archbishops, and built the magnificent city of Salzburg we admire today. You can visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world at Hallein near Salzburg. The Vignette – Austria’s Motorway Toll Sticker.

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