Salt. Salzburg. Salzwelten!
A journey to the source of Salzburg’s wealth
Hop on, sit back, and get ready to be amazed: the Salzburg Sightseeing Bus takes you straight from Mirabellplatz toSalzwelten Salzburg. The place that played a key role in Salzburg’s accumulation of immense wealth. This is the starting point of the “White Gold Adventure Tour”– including a ride on the mine train, a subterranean salt lake, and those iconic, exhilarating miners’ slides. A breathtaking experience for the whole family that will lead you on a beeline to the source of Salzburg's extraordinary riches.
An adventurous excursion – directly from Mirabellplatz in Salzburg City
You will board a modern Salzburg Sightseeing bus at MirabellplatzSquare. Outside your window, the city glides past – including the fortress, beautiful landmarks, and astonishing baroque architecture. However, your actual destination lies a few kilometers south of the famous city – deep below the peaks of Austria’s alpine landscape...
After a short ride, you will arrive at the Dürrnberg just outside Hallein, where a friendly tour guide from Salzwelten Salzburg greets you. Now let the adventure begin – an unforgettable discovery tour through the oldest show mine in the world. Magical. Mysterious. Fascinating!
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Speaking of the world’s oldest show mine – here are some fascinating fun facts for you:
Supposedly, the first visitors were admitted to the tunnels of the Dürrnberg salt mine in 1607. Which makes the Salzburg mine the oldest so-called “show mine” in the world. Since then, around five million visitors have explored this underground world firsthand. Active salt production at the Dürrnberg actually ended in July 1989 – after a proud 800 years of continuous operation. But since 2019, the long tradition of salt production has been revived – in the form of the Salt Manufactory. But more about that in just a little bit …
The White Gold Adventure - the No.1 outing in Salzburg province
For explorers big and small, for families and groups in search of adventure, this highlight-filled excursion is just what they have been looking for:
- Ride on the mine train: Rumbling along the tracks, a small train carries you deep into the mountain. The temperature drops. The light dims. The suspense builds.
- Experience four eras of salt mining: From modern times and the Middle Ages all the way back to the Celts and prehistory – brought vividly to life through cutting-edge staging and the authentic historical locations themselves.
- Boat ride across an underground salt lake: Glistening waters, a mystical mood – a moment of pure wonder.
- Exhilarating miners’ slides: Two long wooden slides get hearts racing and guarantee fun for all ages.
After your underground tour, the experience continues above ground: Taste original “White Gold” for yourself
Back in the daylight, still mesmerized by the world beneath your feet, the adventure isn’t quite over yet:
- The Salt Manufactory: In Austria’s first and only open-view salt works, the pan master shows you how the finest gourmet salt – the original “White Gold” – is harvested by hand. A true highlight for culinary connoisseurs!
- Salzwelten Shop: “White Gold” to take home with you, including gift boxes, souvenirs, and premium salt products marketed under the Bad Ischler brand.
Return to Salzburg – your mind still abuzz with impressions from your recent adventure
By early afternoon, the shuttle bus brings you back to Salzburg – relaxed, still reflecting on the countless wow moments you have just experienced. An excursion that answered your questions about Salzburg’s wealth in a mystical, adventurous way – creating memories to last a lifetime!
Discover the source of Salzburg’s wealth today!
Book your ticket for the "White Gold Adventure Tour" now, including roundtrip transfer on the Salzburg Sightseeing shuttle!
👉 More info about the tour: salzwelten.at
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