Salzshop & Besucherzentrum Salzwelten
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Salt Mine & Skywalk only open until 31 August 2025
Dear visitors and guests, we would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the Hallstatt Salt Mine will only be open until 31st August this year. From 1st September 2025, extensive construction work will begin on the site and will last until June 2026. Access to the Skywalk over Hallstatt will also be affected by the closure. The cable car to the "Salzberg" will be out of operation during this period. We thank you for your understanding and wish you an unforgettable holiday 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!
Family Experience Salt Mine & Skywalk in Hallstatt
Experience an unforgettable excursion into the depths of the oldest salt mine in the world and into the skies above Hallstatt! All information about the oldest salt mine in the world and the Skywalk at a glance.
Events on the Salzberg in Hallstatt
Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" in Hallstatt
Wed, Mar. 19, 2025 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Archaeology on the Salt Mountain in Hallstatt
Jun. 14 - 15, 2025 10:00 — 17:00 Salzberg , Hallstatt
Experience Hallstatt's history up close: Live excavations in Hallstatt
Mon, Jun. 30, 2025 10:00 — 16:00 Salzberg , 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.