Salzwelten Altaussee

Name: Salzwelten Altaussee
Address: Lichtersberg 25, 8992 Altaussee, Austria, Altaussee, Austria

4.3/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	Lichtersberg 25, 8992 Altaussee, Austria
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Website :	https://www.salzwelten.at/de/altaussee
Categories :	Historical landmark , Mine ,
City :	Altaussee

Lichtersberg 25, 8992 Altaussee, Austria

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K	Kateřina Pražáková on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very nice and interesting place.Great experience, can only recommend.The only annoying thing was the film at the beginning of the tour.
F	Frederick Rountree on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well worth the visit but our guide was very abrupt and not very friendly, hence, only the 3 stars. Photographs not allowed and our guide let us know in a forceful(not polite) way.
S	Suvendu Das on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Prehistoric salt mining on the Dürrnberg began in the 6th century BC. Back then, during the so-called Ice Age – around 2600 years ago – Celts settled the Dürrnberg, exploiting the rich salt deposits there for their own benefit: “white gold” provided the foundation for their existence, securing them many years of work and prosperity. This is attested to by elaborate everyday items such as artistically decorated jugs, which you can view at the Celtic Museum in Hallein. Objects made of gold, coral and amber have also be found in the area of the Dürrnberg. This also shows us that the Celts had trading relationships that extended far beyond the region’s borders. With the arrival of the Romans, salt mining initially came to a standstill. Not until the 12th century – in the year 1191, to be precise – was new life breathed into salt mining on the Dürrnberg. And in fact, by no other than the prince-archbishops of Salzburg. “White Gold” became the source of their wealth, attested to by the magnificent baroque architecture we encounter in Salzburg City to this very day. In July 1989, active salt mining on the Dürrnberg officially came to an end. The salt mine had remained in operation for an astonishing 800 years. During this time, the Dürrnberg outside Hallein produced around 45 million m³ of brine and some 12 million tons of salt.
K	Katalin Patonay on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The saltmine was very interesting, worth visiting. Our guide was friendly, paid attention to those who did not speak German and translated everything into English.
R	Rudie Lutters on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very nice walk in the salt mine, tour takes at least 1.5 hour
D	Daniel on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is the worst mine experience in whole Austria. Austrian people are so arrogant. I feel sorry for them. I don't recommend you to go there. If you really want to see nice underground of salt mine, you should visit Poland - u are going to enjoy it much more. Also, Austrian people feel proud of their Hitler's history. He used to steal all paintings from whole Europe and store it in this mine. We also went together with some young students and they were odd, noisy and intolerant. Dear owner, please make students go on single tour, thanks.
E	Emil Joensen on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The saltmine was very interesting. I was the only non German person on the tour of 20 people, so I got a free audio guide. The guide paid attention to me, asking if I had any questions throughout. I can definitely recommend paying a visit if you're in the area. The price was 15 euros for students. It might not be worth it if you have claustrophobia, as the path gets a bit tight in some places (appr. 2x1m). Remember to bring warm clothes, the mine inside is about 7 degrees Celsius inside The place isn't very picturesque, so don't bother bringing a large camera. Overall I give thisplace 5 stars
R	Rik Leurs on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The 'little brother' of the three mines. Very nice history telling and a good guide, who only speaks German by the way! The tour starts every hour. The tour starts and ends with a walk of 700 mtr into the mountain, so good foodwear is a must! We loved it here, the mine is very genuine and gives you the feeling of being a miner off to work. Definitely a visit to remember!