Travels in Geology: Austria's Salzkammergut: World heritage …
WEBJul 18, 2017 · The salt works entrance is a leisurely 15-minute walk up the valley. Interpretive signs and an audio tour inform you about the key historic sites en route. Chief among these is the site of a graveyard used by the area’s Celtic inhabitants between 800 B.C. and 400 B.C.
Old Salt Works Bad Reichenhall - salzburg.info
WEBSince 1846, the "Alte Saline" in Bad Reichenhall has been regarded as the world's most beautiful salt works. The salt mine, the salt museum as well as the magnificent "Hauptbrunnhaus" and chapel draw numerous Salzburg visitors to this attraction located within easy reach of the city.
Salzburg Salt Mine : Sightseeing attractions close to Salzburg
WEBSalzburg Salt Mine: Welcome to the ancient realm of “White Gold”. Ride the original mine train deep into the mountain! Slide down to a fantastic show on a subterranean salt lake! Follow in the footsteps of the Celts to the very heart of the mine!
History of the Salzburg Salt Mine: The salty history of ... - Salzwelten
WEBFabulous treasures: The wealth of the Celts on the Dürrnberg. In the Neolithic Period around 4000 BCE, people made a game-changing discovery: Salt could be used to conserve meat! To do so, they exploited salt that came to the surface in the form of saltwater springs.
Salzwelten Salzburg - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
WEBThe Salzburg Salt Mine in Hallein, the oldest mine in the world open to visitors, everyone from the age of four up can take part in a treasure hunt – and follow the mysterious, ancient miners’ tunnels for many kilometres into the mystical mountain.
Salzwelten Salzburg: A hike to the Salzburg Salt Mine
WEBFrom Hallein, hike along the Knappensteig up to Salzwelten Salzburg: Every year, countless people come to visit Salzwelten Salzburg, most arriving by car or bus. However, the Dürrnberg salt mine wasn't always so easily accessible. One silent witness to this fact is the "Knappensteig" (Miner’s Path). Miners from Hallein once ascended the ...
Discovering the Salzburg Salt Mine: A Journey Through History …
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The Salzburg salt mine, known locally as Salzbergwerk, has a history that dates back to the Celts around 600 B.C. The extraction of salt, often referred to as “white gold,” played a crucial role in the development of Salzburg.
Salzburg Salt Worlds with Celtic Village & Museum - Puch bei …
WEBFour eras of salt mining & many highlights. The tour starts with modern mining and shows the salt production of the present. The trail then continues into the Dark Ages, to the Celtic miners in the Iron Age. During a raft trip across the mystical salt lake, you dive into the baroque world of Salzburg.
Hallstatt Saltmines - salzburg.info
WEB7,000 years of salt mining in the world's oldest salt mine. Hike across the famous burial ground to the site where the legendary "man in the salt" was found and experience a very special journey through time. An unforgettable adventure for …
Salzwelten Salzburg: Discover & Experience
WEBComplete the interactive treasure hunt and shoot a selfie of yourself next to a virtual version of the famous beaked jug from the Dürrnberg. The Salzwelten App gives all explorers, big and small, a playful way to discover the world of the Ancient Celts and the history of salt.