Hallein District, Administrative district in Salzburg, Austria
The district spans 668 square kilometers across thirteen municipalities, with Hallein serving as its capital at 660 meters above sea level.
Salt mining operations in the region date back to Celtic settlements in 600 BCE, forming the economic foundation of the Salzburg Archbishopric.
The district maintains numerous mining heritage sites and museums that document the evolution of salt extraction methods through the centuries.
The district connects major transportation routes between Salzburg city and southern Austria, providing essential services across its municipalities.
The district contains the Tennengau region, where traditional salt production techniques remain active in educational demonstrations for visitors.
Location: Salzburg
Capital city: Hallein
Elevation above the sea: 660 m
Shares border with: Berchtesgadener Land, Salzburg-Umgebung District, Gmunden District, Sankt Johann im Pongau District
Website: http://salzburg.gv.at/bh-hallein.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.65000,13.16700
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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