Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg
by Edelweiss Tours
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This small-group minivan tour lasts about 8 hours and takes a maximum of 8 participants. The tour starts with hotel pickup in Salzburg and ends centrally near Mozart's Residence by Mirabell Gardens. Along the way, the route passes several lakes and towns in the Salzkammergut region. The first stop allows views of Fuschlsee lake, passing Hotel Schloss Fuschl and the Red Bull headquarters, where a photo stop can be requested. The tour continues to St. Gilgen, known as a filming location for "The Sound of Music," with a brief stop and a photo opportunity above Lake Wolfgang. Next, the minivan drives past the village of St. Wolfgang, where another short photo stop is possible. The journey includes a drive through Bad Ischl, the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). The guide explains the town’s historical significance, including the signing of the war declaration against Serbia that began World War I. In Hallstatt, the tour visits the salt mine for about 3 hours. Using the Salzberg funicular, guests travel up the mountain to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and Skywalk. A short walk leads to the mine entrance, where a mine train takes visitors inside the mountain along salt rock faces. There are slides 64 meters long to change levels, though stairs are also available. The mine temperature is around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Protective clothing is provided, but warm clothes and suitable shoes are advised. After the salt mine, the tour spends about 2 hours in Hallstatt village itself, located at the heart of Salzkammergut and listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. The village is notable for archaeological finds related to the oldest salt mine in the world and for the Hallstatt Culture and Early Iron Age period named after it. On the return trip to Salzburg, the minivan passes through ski resorts including Gosau, Russbach am Pass Gschutt, and Abtenau, with a possible photo stop at Abtenau if time allows. The route continues through the medieval town of Golling an der Salzach, known for its fortress and unique architecture, and then passes Hallein, home to one of the oldest salt mines open to visitors. The tour ends with a drive back to Salzburg along the Austrian Alps, finishing near Mirabell Gardens or Mozart's Residence at Makart Square. The tour is flexible if all participants agree on changes during the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fuschl am See
Traveling east from Salzburg, the route passes the green Fuschlsee lake, Hotel Schloss Fuschl, and Red Bull headquarters. A photo stop at Red Bull can be arranged on request.
2 min
St. Gilgen
A short stop in St. Gilgen, a village known for being a "The Sound of Music" filming location. The tour passes through the Salzkammergut lake and mountain district, with a photo stop overlooking Lake Wolfgang and St. Gilgen village.
5 min
Drive-by St. Wolfgang
The drive continues along Lake Wolfgang with views of the village of St. Wolfgang. A short photo stop here can be made if requested.
5 min
Bad Ischl
Passing through Bad Ischl, former summer home of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). The guide explains the town’s role in history, including the signing of the war declaration against Serbia that started World War I.
Hallstatt Salt Mine
The Hallstatt salt mine, the oldest in the world with 7,000 years of salt mining history, can be reached by the Salzberg funicular to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and Skywalk. After a 10-minute walk from the top, a mine train takes visitors along rock faces into the mountain. Levels are changed by 64-meter slides, with stairs available as an alternative. The temperature inside the mine is approximately 8 to 10°C.
180 min
Hallstatt
Spend 2 hours in Hallstatt village, located at the center of Salzkammergut and recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. View archaeological finds from the oldest salt mine and learn about the Hallstatt Culture and Early Iron Age.
120 min
Gosau
On the return trip, pass through Gosau, a well-known ski resort in the region.
Russbach am Pass Gschutt
Drive through Russbach am Pass Gschutt, a family ski resort that is busy during the ski season.
Abtenau
Pass Abtenau, a famous Austrian ski resort with scenic landscapes. A short photo stop here is possible if time allows.
Golling an der Salzach
Pass through the medieval town of Golling, known for its fortress and distinctive architectural houses.
Hallein
Drive by Hallein, home to one of the world’s oldest salt mines open to visitors. The salt mining wealth contributed to Salzburg’s baroque architecture.
Salzburg
Return to Salzburg along the Austrian Alps, ending near Mirabell Gardens or Mozart’s Residence at Makart Square with a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg
by Edelweiss Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€278Overview
This small-group minivan tour lasts about 8 hours and takes a maximum of 8 participants. The tour starts with hotel pickup in Salzburg and ends centrally near Mozart's Residence by Mirabell Gardens. Along the way, the route passes several lakes and towns in the Salzkammergut region. The first stop allows views of Fuschlsee lake, passing Hotel Schloss Fuschl and the Red Bull headquarters, where a photo stop can be requested. The tour continues to St. Gilgen, known as a filming location for "The Sound of Music," with a brief stop and a photo opportunity above Lake Wolfgang. Next, the minivan drives past the village of St. Wolfgang, where another short photo stop is possible. The journey includes a drive through Bad Ischl, the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). The guide explains the town’s historical significance, including the signing of the war declaration against Serbia that began World War I. In Hallstatt, the tour visits the salt mine for about 3 hours. Using the Salzberg funicular, guests travel up the mountain to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and Skywalk. A short walk leads to the mine entrance, where a mine train takes visitors inside the mountain along salt rock faces. There are slides 64 meters long to change levels, though stairs are also available. The mine temperature is around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Protective clothing is provided, but warm clothes and suitable shoes are advised. After the salt mine, the tour spends about 2 hours in Hallstatt village itself, located at the heart of Salzkammergut and listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. The village is notable for archaeological finds related to the oldest salt mine in the world and for the Hallstatt Culture and Early Iron Age period named after it. On the return trip to Salzburg, the minivan passes through ski resorts including Gosau, Russbach am Pass Gschutt, and Abtenau, with a possible photo stop at Abtenau if time allows. The route continues through the medieval town of Golling an der Salzach, known for its fortress and unique architecture, and then passes Hallein, home to one of the oldest salt mines open to visitors. The tour ends with a drive back to Salzburg along the Austrian Alps, finishing near Mirabell Gardens or Mozart's Residence at Makart Square. The tour is flexible if all participants agree on changes during the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fuschl am See
Traveling east from Salzburg, the route passes the green Fuschlsee lake, Hotel Schloss Fuschl, and Red Bull headquarters. A photo stop at Red Bull can be arranged on request.
2 min
St. Gilgen
A short stop in St. Gilgen, a village known for being a "The Sound of Music" filming location. The tour passes through the Salzkammergut lake and mountain district, with a photo stop overlooking Lake Wolfgang and St. Gilgen village.
5 min
Drive-by St. Wolfgang
The drive continues along Lake Wolfgang with views of the village of St. Wolfgang. A short photo stop here can be made if requested.
5 min
Bad Ischl
Passing through Bad Ischl, former summer home of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). The guide explains the town’s role in history, including the signing of the war declaration against Serbia that started World War I.
Hallstatt Salt Mine
The Hallstatt salt mine, the oldest in the world with 7,000 years of salt mining history, can be reached by the Salzberg funicular to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and Skywalk. After a 10-minute walk from the top, a mine train takes visitors along rock faces into the mountain. Levels are changed by 64-meter slides, with stairs available as an alternative. The temperature inside the mine is approximately 8 to 10°C.
180 min
Hallstatt
Spend 2 hours in Hallstatt village, located at the center of Salzkammergut and recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. View archaeological finds from the oldest salt mine and learn about the Hallstatt Culture and Early Iron Age.
120 min
Gosau
On the return trip, pass through Gosau, a well-known ski resort in the region.
Russbach am Pass Gschutt
Drive through Russbach am Pass Gschutt, a family ski resort that is busy during the ski season.
Abtenau
Pass Abtenau, a famous Austrian ski resort with scenic landscapes. A short photo stop here is possible if time allows.
Golling an der Salzach
Pass through the medieval town of Golling, known for its fortress and distinctive architectural houses.
Hallein
Drive by Hallein, home to one of the world’s oldest salt mines open to visitors. The salt mining wealth contributed to Salzburg’s baroque architecture.
Salzburg
Return to Salzburg along the Austrian Alps, ending near Mirabell Gardens or Mozart’s Residence at Makart Square with a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.