Hallstatt Austria Salt Mine

Salzwelten Hallstatt    

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Take the panorama funicular railway up the mountain at Hallstatt to discover the mysterious attraction of this mystical area. The path leads to the tunnel …

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Jan 1, 2025
Great organization overall! Everything was well run and managed. The funicular ride was fun and followed by the nice short hike up to the tour starting point. They have free locker for your belonging…Full review by Sn9wolfy
Dec 17, 2024
This was a most interesting experience of going into a salt mine that has been deactivated. The staff was great at giving explanations. Riding the ore train into the mine and then walking along the t…Full review by 59grege
Dec 8, 2024
Not sure what I expected but I was pretty underwhelmed. Long wait for tickets & the funicular to transport up, then long-ish ( but beautifully scenic) steep walk up to salt mine itself. Took a while …Full review by Diatriber D
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The Hallstatt Salt Mine is possibly the oldest of its kind in the world. Hallstatt is steeped in salt harvesting heritage spanning over centuries a…
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I see that it’s recommended to go there early to avoid the crowds. Should I buy morning time slot in advanced? If so, …
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I see that it’s recommended to go there early to avoid the crowds. Should I buy morning time slot in advanced? If so, where? Do I need a separate ticket for the funicular? Dec 2nd is my desired date. Any tips would be appreciated
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Better take the morning slot. Buy the combo ticket which includes funicular. Then you will have more time to enjoy the Welterbeblick (World Heritage View). The booking site has …
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Better take the morning slot. Buy the combo ticket which includes funicular. Then you will have more time to enjoy the Welterbeblick (World Heritage View). The booking site has English language too, use that.
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Are Salt Mines Open In February Month?
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According to the website yes. Check with them would be the best idea
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Answer by Fraser H · Dec 14, 2020
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If I reach late for my tour (I will be travelling from Salzburg), shall i be adjusted in the next time slot?
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It probably depends on how much availability they have in the next time slot. I don’t know how busy they are at this time of year.
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Are the mines claustrophobic? E.g. any very narrow or particularly low parts? How long is the walk from the …
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Are the mines claustrophobic? E.g. any very narrow or particularly low parts? How long is the walk from the Furnicular to the start of the mines? Thank you.
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It is about a kilometer from the cog train to the building where you enter the mine, but is all uphill and not I would not recommend it if you are wheelchair bound or on crutches. …
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It is about a kilometer from the cog train to the building where you enter the mine, but is all uphill and not I would not recommend it if you are wheelchair bound or on crutches. As far as inside the mine it is quite roomy with no squeeze spots. In some spots I could easily touch the ceiling with my hand and I too am mildly claustrophobic but I never once felt closed in. It is pretty dark inside but there is lighting, you would have trouble reading a book inside.
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Hello, does anyone know if the skywalk and salt mine tour accept card payments or is it cash only? Have found …
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Hello, does anyone know if the skywalk and salt mine tour accept card payments or is it cash only? Have found many places don’t accept card so want to make sure before we get there.
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Yes they accept Visa and Maste rcard
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