Austria · SALT MINE TOURS IN SALZBURG
Good salt mine tours in Salzburg fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hallein Salt Mine near Salzburg: 2600 years of salt mining with train, underground salt-lake boat ride, and miner slides. 90 min.
“It was grate experience and the tour guide was superb. We really enjoyed the tour especially sliding down lol 🤣💕 We will definitely recommend it if you up for the ride and fun 🤩 Thank you guys! 💕”
Salzburg salt mines plus Sound of Music filming locations, with included mine admission, coach comfort, and lake district views in one day.
“The Sound of Music Tour was fabulous. Great guide and bus operator. Lots of fun facts shared. Hit all the major locations the film was shot. The guide for the salt mine tour was not good. He did not choose to use the microphone so that everyone in the van could hear. Only the couple in the from seat could hear. The actual tour at the mine was great. Very interesting. A long ride to and from to not be able to hear the van driver.”
Small-group day trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt and the salt mines, with AC pickup, lake photo stops, and a funicular plus 64 m slides.
“Our guide is very efficient and helpful, providing every piece of information that could help with your experience. I had a great time. Thanks to our professional giudice, Friptz. (don’t know if I spell his name correctly)”
Skip the line from Salzburg to Hallein, slide and raft in the salt mine, and learn how white gold shaped Austria.
“Chegando na mina, o guia deu o ingresso de entrada com o horário errado. Foi um pouco difícil resolver e ele não ajudou muito…”
Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines from Salzburg with hotel pickup, WWII viewpoints, Kehlsteinhaus elevator and tunnel tour, Berchtesgaden mine.
“Most excellent tour guide Carlos! Learned so much history amongst the sobering and breathtaking sights. Highly recommend!”
Private Salzburg day trip to Werfen ice caves, Golling waterfalls, and Salzwelten salt mine, with door-to-door pickup for up to 7.
“Tour guide Carlos Loureire from the tour operator salzburgprivate tours made our visit memorable. His knowledge was not limited to the history and geography of the places we visited but he also engaged in interesting chat on larger topics of geo political interest; provided tips on what we should not miss. His fluency in English made things easy for us. and told us what we should not miss. We did not have to queue up anywhere. The vehicle and guide arrived on time. We felt it was great value for the money we spent. Travellers should ask for salzburgprivate tours as tour operator and if lucky get Carlos as the…”
Private day trip from Salzburg to salt mines, Berchtesgaden, Obersalzberg and Eagle’s Nest, plus Königsee views and lakeside time.
“We had a great tour of the mountain region near Salzburg. Our guide, Patrick could not do enough for us and informed us of the history and the significance the region had on world events. We would use this tour company again in a heartbeat. One of the highlights of our holiday. Mike, Karen and Nick from the land down under.”
Private 8-hour Hallstatt tour from Salzburg with 5fingers views or Salzwelten salt mine, plus lakeside stops and flexible pacing.
“Fantastic day out from Salzburg - a must do trip for anyone visiting the area! Michael was very knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable with his facts and humour. Sadly the mine was closed so we visited the five fingers view point which did not disappoint. Hallstatt was so beautiful, I only wish we had a bit more time to explore the town. I would recommend getting there early before the large crowds gather.”
Salzburg to Lake District and Hallstatt, plus the Hallein salt mine. Schloss Fuschl, St Gilgen, and a guided Hallstatt walk in one day.
“What a great day! Beautiful weather, great photos, and lots of adventure! Thanks for a magical experience Patrick!”
Salzburg to Hallstatt day trip with funicular and salt mine, plus Sky Walk views, photography time, and a comfortable private ride.
“Transporte confortável e nosso motorista/ guia (mido) foi muito gentil, educado e prestativo em todo passeio. Recomendo”
Salzburg minivan day trip to Dürrnberg Salt Mine, Königssee electric boat ride, and Berchtesgaden. Small group, pick up included.
“This was a great tour! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about all things Europe. He made sure that we saw everything that we wanted and more!! He was very kind and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend this tour!!!”
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