Salt Mine Experiences during the renovation work in Hallstatt: With the bus shuttle to the Altaussee Salt Mine
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Salt mine "Salzwelten" Altaussee
With the Salt Mine Shuttle
easy and uncomplicated to the Altaussee Salt Mine
Many of our readers have already read it: From September 2025 to June 2026, there will be extensive renovation work at the Salt Mine in Hallstatt. Among other things, the funicular to the Salzberg will be renewed. Therefore, the show mine and the "Skywalk Hallstatt" will be closed during this period. All those who like mysterious tunnels, and we don't mean the delicious Christmas biscuits, will also get their money's worth during the construction work. Because the Hallstatt Salt Mine has set up a cool shuttle to the show mine in Altaussee, Styria.
From 1 September 2025, the Salt Mine will offer a daily shuttle service from Hallstatt to Altaussee - perfectly coordinated with the guided tour of the Altaussee Salt Mine at 3:00 p.m.
This is how it works from 1 September 2025
- Departure from the Busterminal Hallstatt Lahn at 14:00 hrs
- Punctual arrival in Altaussee for the 15:00 hrs. guided tour
- Return trip from Altaussee at approx. 5:00 p.m., arrival in Hallstatt at 17:30 hrs.
- The complete prices (incl. return journey & admission to the Altaussee Salt Mine):
- Adults: 44,- Euro
- Children (4–15 years): 24 euros
- How to book your ticket:
- Online via our webshop www.salzwelten.at
- On site at the Hallstatt Salt Mine, "Salt Shop" at the valley station of the Salzberg cable car in Hallstatt (near the construction site).
Always worth a visit
The Altaussee Salt Mine is worth a visit because it is the largest active salt mine in Austria and offers a fascinating mix of history, nature and adventure. Visitors can dive deep into the world of miners, experience the history of salt mining and experience an exciting journey through time through the history of the earth and the rescue of art treasures from the Nazis. A visit to the Altaussee Salt Mine is therefore not only instructive and exciting, but also an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Other alternative offers of the Hallstatt and Altaussee Salt Mine
Contemporary history with a sharp pen: Cartoon exhibition "Graphic Novel" in Altaussee
Sat, Oct. 25, 2025 09:00 — 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Try it out: Daily Salt tasting in Hallstatt
Sat, Oct. 25, 2025 10:00 — 18:00 Salt Shop Salt Mine Marketplace Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Austria's largest active salt mine: Guided tours of the salt mine in Altaussee
Mon, Oct. 27, 2025 09:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Special guided tour through the salt mine: The true "Monuments Men" in the Altaussee
Fri, Oct. 31, 2025 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Evening tour of the mountain of treasures - Salzwelten Altaussee
Wed, Dec. 3, 2025 17:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Children's tours with mountain duck Sally in the Saltwelten Altausssee during the Christmas holidays
Sat, Dec. 27, 2025 14:30 — 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
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