Hallein Salt Mine

Mined in this region of Austria for thousands of years, “white gold,” or salt, was a valuable and commodity. Discover one of the world’s oldest salt mines—over 7,000 years old—set into Dürrnberg Mountain. Don white coveralls (to protect your clothing), and take a train 1,300 feet deep into the mine. Then take a slide down the last 140 feet. Learn the important role of the mine within the local area and how it helped ensure Salzburg became a powerful trading community. End your visit aboard a boat tour of the underground lake.