Salzshop & Besucherzentrum Salzwelten
Important note for hikers this fall
Hiking trail to the Salzberg in Hallstatt closed
Dear hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the hiking trail to the Salzberg, the so-called "Serpentine Trail", will be closed from December 3, 2024 until the opening of the new Salzbergbahn in spring 2026 due to construction work. Hiking enthusiasts who want to hike on the Plassen, the Steingrabenschneid or to the Skywalk, or to the tunnel entrance at this time, have to make a detour via the Hallstatt Echerntal. Therefore, be sure to plan at least 60 minutes more time for one of these tours.
No one-way tickets at the moment
Hallstatt Salt Mine would like to point out that from 3 December 2024, only tickets for the ascent and descent with the Salzberg cable car will be sold. One-way tickets for the cable car to "Mount Salzberg" and the salt mine are no longer available since 3 December 2024.
One more note
During the construction work, the oldest salt mine in the world and the Skywalk above Hallstatt will be accessible by cable car as usual.
We thank you for your understanding and wish you a wonderful stay in Hallstatt.
Your editorial team
“Spirit of Salt“
ith the visitor center, the salt mine Hallstatt will also implement a large-scale project in 2016 following the Bronze Age cinema. The newly built building at the valley station of the cable car in Hallstatt offers covered space for guests, an information foyer as well as a bus driver's lounge. Visitors are welcomed with pictures, photographs, as well as information from the miners' world. The "Window in the Roman Period" shows a representation of the excavations on the site. Guided tours and offers as well as free WIFI access are available daily until 10pm.
The flagship store offers year-round a wide assortment of souvenirs and salt products such as the natural salt line of the Salinen Austria "Spirit of Salt"
Bad Weather Alternatives
Even if the sun decides to take a break or the weather god is in a bad mood, there’s no reason that your holiday plans should fall through. The many attractive free-time activities of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut ensure a diverse program even on rainy days. Experience our ancient mining tunnels and mystical caves, grand spa facilities, interesting exhibitions and historical churches. There’s an event no matter the weather! Even on ‘dreary days’, a holiday on Lake Hallstatt is always bright!
Skywalk & Co - Experiences around the salt mines in Hallstatt
“Skywalk“ of Hallstatt
Hallstatt | Salzberg: Everyone needs a bit of excitement! 350 meters above the rooftops of Hallstatt: The spectacular viewing platform "World Heritage View" on the Salzberg (salt mountain). A must to be experienced!
Hallstatt Salt Worlds
Hallstatt | Salt mine: On the trail of the "Man in Salt" in the oldest salt mine in the world. Going through tunnels which have been hand dug by people over 3000 years ago. A Family Experience!
Events on the Salzberg in Hallstatt
Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" in Hallstatt
Fri, Dec. 13, 2024 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Hallstatt
“Prehistoric Expedition” through the oldest salt mine of the world
Tue, Jul. 1, 2025 11:00 Salzberg , Hallstatt
Hallstatt booking - Are you still looking for accommodation?
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.