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“Prehistoric Expedition” through the oldest salt mine of the world

Date: Tue, Jul. 2, 2024
Time: 11:00
Location:  Salzberg , 4830 Hallstatt
More time. Learn more. These guided tours are only possible with prior registration. Every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August. Requirement: Good physical fitness, sturdy shoes and warm clothing are required.

Hiking News
Hiking trail to the "Salzberg" in Hallstatt closed

Dear visitors,
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the footpath, i.e. the serpentine path to the "Salzberg", will be closed from Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 due to renovation work. Unfortunately, the duration of the closure is not yet known. We will inform you as soon as the path is reopened. During this time, only tickets for the ascent and descent will be sold. Single tickets will not be available. The Salt Mine is open at the usual times.

Alternative route up the “Salzberg"

If you wish to hike up the "Salzberg" in Hallstatt during this period, we recommend the route through the "Hallstatt Echerntal". The hike takes about 90 minutes and offers fantastic views of the valley and the picturesque lake. The trail is well signposted.

Thank you for your understanding.

Your editorial team

7,000 years of salt mining

Get ready for a unique journey to ancient times: good physical condition, sturdy shoes and warm clothing are essential The unique and exclusive prehistoric expeditions bring you in small groups, and away from visitors trails, deep into the heart of the mountain. An expert guides you on this several-hour tour of the ancient history of the Hallstatt salt mine. Here, where it all began, you will become a researcher.

Equipped with protective clothing, helmet and lamp discover traces and relics from 7,000 years of salt mining, such as the famous Hallstatt hearts, kindling torches or the findspot of the world´s oldest wooden staircase. Here you will grasp history like never before. If you want to belong to the expedition team, you should have a good physical condition, wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing.

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