Salzbergwerk / Salt Mines Tour

Highlights / General details

Ideal for all ages, this tour will show you the value of ´white gold´ in an adventure deep into the salt mines! Ride the miner´s train, slip down the miner´s slide or travel across a salt lake on a raft! Beginning in Salzburg, we pass by the Hellbrunn Palace area on our way to the salt mines. Before entering the mine, you are provided with protective clothing that makes you look like an authentic miner. Then you travel on a former miner's train into the heart of the mountain. Once inside this remarkable underground world, our knowledgeable and local guide will amaze you with tales of the ancient salt mining history, its uses and the transportation methods. Further into the cave you enjoy a ride down original miner slides – great fun for all ages. Later enjoy another astonishing experience with a raft across a salt lake. Finally after touring these enchanting underground labyrinths we return to the outside world on the same train. This unique underground world is fun and interesting for all ages and an experience not to be missed!

Points of Interest: Miner’s Train; Miner’s slide; Salt Lake.

Inclusion

Pick up from hotels within Salzburg city; Entrance to the Salt Mines; Guided Tour; Ticket for public bus lines 1–28 for the date of the tour.

Exclusion

Lunch; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Availalbe: Daily; Departs at 9:00am & 2:00pm (pick up is 30 minutes prior).

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location Departs from the office/bus terminal at Mirabellplatz 2, 5020 Salzburg if you are not getting picked up. Please arrive 15 minutes prior the tour.

Location

Departs from the office/bus terminal at Mirabellplatz 2, 5020 Salzburg if you are not getting picked up. Please arrive 15 minutes prior the tour.

Policies Children younger than 6 years old may participate for free. Tour tickets are valid for all city buses for the entire day - lines no. 1-28 within the Salzburg city limits. Please Call At least 24 Hours Prior to Departure to Arrange Pick Up Details.

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