Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden, Salt mine and museum in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden is a mining facility in the Bavarian Alps with underground passages extending across several kilometers. The tunnels lie at roughly 560 meters elevation and display salt deposits along with historical extraction equipment.
Operations began in 1517 under Prince-Provost Gregor Rainer and became the main revenue source for the Prince-Provostry of Berchtesgaden. Salt extraction remained a key economic driver for the region into the 19th century.
Salt mining shaped life in Berchtesgaden for centuries and brought wealth to the region. Visitors can still observe how miners once worked and understand the techniques that sustained this activity.
Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing since the tunnels stay cool year-round. Tours depart regularly and last several hours, so plan accordingly for your visit.
A highlight is riding a wooden slide down into the deeper levels of the mine. Afterwards, visitors cross an underground salt lake by raft.
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