Hallstatt - Salt mine, Salt mine museum and show mine in Salzberg, Hallstatt, Austria.
Located 350 meters above Hallstatt town, this underground complex contains tunnels filled with salt crystals and ancient mining equipment from centuries of excavation.
The site dates back 7000 years, making it the oldest documented salt mine in the world, with industrial-scale mining activities occurring during the Bronze Age.
The archaeological burial ground near the salt mine, discovered in 1846, contains over 4000 graves that document the lives of early salt miners.
Visitors reach the mine via a glass-walled funicular that ascends in three minutes, with guided tours lasting 80 minutes through narrow underground passages.
The mine preserves millions of wooden torch remnants from ancient miners, while Europe's oldest wooden staircase, dating to 1100 BC, was found here.
Location: Hallstatt
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
Operator: Salzwelten GmbH
Part of: Salzwelten
Website: https://salzwelten.at
GPS coordinates: 47.56480,13.63130
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
Austria extends well beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Away from major tourist routes lie natural monuments and historical sites that reveal the country's geological and cultural heritage. From the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Werfen to medieval castles such as Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, this collection documents the diversity of Austrian regions. The selection includes alpine lakes like Plansee near Reutte and Altausseer See, historical railways in the Waldviertel, gorges such as Garnitzen Klamm, and mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Libraries such as the one at Admont Abbey, waterfalls at Krimml and Gastein, and memorial sites like Mauthausen are among the documented locations. These destinations reveal Austria's geographical range and make a visit worthwhile.
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