Austria, Germany · Day Trip

Salt mines Tour Tour 3A

4 Hours Round trip from Berchtesgaden Easy pace
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Salzkathedrale © SWS AG
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Besucherbahn © SWS-AG
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Rutsche © SWS AG
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Salzlabor © SWS AG
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Hunt © SWS AG
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive from Salzburg into the Bavarian Alps
  • 02 Visit the 500-year-old Salt Mine Berchtesgaden
  • 03 Ride the miners’ train deep into the mountain
  • 04 Wear traditional miners’ clothes during the experience
  • 05 Cross the underground salt lake by boat
  • 06 Enjoy free time in picturesque Berchtesgaden
  • 07 Available with English- and German-speaking guidance

Travel from Salzburg into the Bavarian Alps on a scenic half-day tour that combines mountain landscapes, regional history, and one of Berchtesgaden’s most memorable attractions. Along the way, pass through the beautiful alpine region near Obersalzberg before continuing to the famous salt mines.

The highlight of the experience is a visit to the 500-year-old Salt Mine Berchtesgaden. Dressed in traditional miners’ clothes, you’ll ride a miners’ train deep into the mountain, discover the illuminated underground world of the salt-miners, slide down to the salt lake, and cross it by boat. After the mine visit, enjoy time in the picturesque town of Berchtesgaden, where you can sample Bavarian specialties.

Slip into traditional miners’ clothes and take the miners’ train deep into the mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Salzburg, Berchtesgaden
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Salt Mine Tour

Take a breathtaking ride from the city of Salzburg into the Bavarian Alps along the Kings Lake-Ache up to the Obersalzberg, where the second headquarters of Third Reich used to be.

Afterwards, the tour continues to its highlight – the 500 year old Salt Mine Berchtesgaden. Slip into traditional miners’ clothes and take the miners’ train deep into the mountain. Experience the fascinating underground world of the salt-miners and discover the charm of the magnificently illuminated subterranean landscape. Take the slides down to the salt lake which you will be crossing by boat. After this unique tour you will have the opportunity to explore the little picturesque town of Berchtesgaden tasting some Bavarian specialties.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Berchtesgaden 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • ENTRY OR ADMISSION FEE
  • FUEL SURCHARGE

What's Not Included

  • FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

  • We are not able to offer a pick-up service from the hotel. Please make your own way to meeting point, 15 min. prior departure.
  • Only Salzburg Panorama Tours is responsible to schedule the tour vehicles.
  • In case of border controls, please make sure you carry a valid passport or identity card!
  • This tour may be operated in combination with tour 3 / Bavarian Mountains tour.
  • Infants up to 4 years are not entitled to their own seat.
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour.
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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Berchtesgaden, DE
Tour start
Berchtesgaden, DE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Berchtesgaden.

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