Salt - the white gold
Salty primordial oceans formed 3.8 billion years ago, 250 million years ago salt crystallized from a huge lake in Europe. Tectonic movements later formed the Alps.
Salt was used for preservation as early as 4,000 BC. The Celts mined it on the Dürrnberg, and in the 12th century the Salzburg prince archbishops promoted the trade.
Since the 17th century, the Dürrnberg salt mine has been the oldest show mine in the world. Today, the Salzburg Salt Worlds tell its story.
Itinerary
Meet our employees from 09:00 at Mirabellplatz 2 and get on our comfortable shuttle bus, which will take you directly from the center of Salzburg to the Salzburg Salt Mine near Hallein! Departure is at 09:15.
The ticket for admission to the Salt Worlds and a guided tour (starting at approx. 10:10) through the salt mine are already included in the package. Experience the history of salt and, of course, salt mining in the oldest visitor mine in the world. Follow the trail of white gold from the present to 2600 years into the past. On foot, by mine train, down slides and on a raft, you can explore the inner workings of the mountain. It is important to dress warmly, as it is only 10°C inside the mountain all year round. You will be provided with a white miner's suit to protect your clothing.
Afterwards, you can stock up on all kinds of salt souvenirs in the salt mine store.
At around 12:15, a bus will take you back to Salzburg city center.
Address
Mirabellplatz 2,
5020
Salzburg
