Salzwelten Altaussee — Attraction in Altaussee

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...

Visiting the Altaussee Salt Mine is truly an unforgettable experience. What impressed me the most was the exhibition of artworks and the story of how they were hidden here during World War II by the German army. It is both fascinating and moving to see where masterpieces of world art were once stored and to hear the details of that time. The entire tour is on foot, with the added fun of two slides that take you deeper into the mine. Unlike the more touristy Hallstatt mine, Altaussee feels unique and authentic, with its own special historical importance. The highlight of the visit is the final part – the concert hall with an underground lake. The perfect combination of lights and music creates a breathtaking atmosphere that words can hardly describe – a truly magical experience that must be seen in person. If you are interested in history, art, or simply want to discover something different and special, the Altaussee Salt Mine is an...

The salt mine Tour and experience is top notch. It's is something that everyone should try. I definitely recommend it. And the small musical concert inside the salt mine is a sensational experience. 10/10 for that.

The only reason I gave one ⭐ is that I bought the souvenir from their shop and it's absolutely CRAP! I thought that being a salt mine they would provide some genuine stones in this small crate. But to my surprise they seem to have collected some pebbles from their backyard and put inside this cute little box with a nice chart of which stones we could find. It's a SCAM & DISHONEST on their part and they charge 10€ for one box. Out of 4 boxes, all of them have different stones, and different quantity! So please don't buy these. If there was an option to give minus 10 stars I would...