Bavarian Mountains and Salt-Mines Tour from Salzburg

Highlights

No transport to organize—return transfers are included
Get straight inside the salt mines with a skip-the-line ticket
Dress up as a miner, and go on an underground lake cruise

Summary

Your tour will begin at Mirabellplatz in central Salzburg, where you’ll join up with your guide and hop aboard your coach. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Bavarian mountains before arriving in Obersalzberg. Then slip into miners’ attire and descend into the grottos on a slide! After a thrilling ride down, explore the underground world, learning about the mines' fascinating, 450-year-old history. Top off your adventure with a raft sail on the salt lake and a train ride. After ascending back to the surface of the earth, visit the charming town of Berchtesgaden to purchase a snack or plate of apple strudel. Your tour will conclude at its original departure point in Salzburg.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

An ideal pick for nature lovers, this tour covers incredible Bavarian Mountain views and Berchtesgaden Salt Mines in a day. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and travel aboard a comfortable coach along the scenic Alpenstrasse. Once at the salt mines, get the chance to wear miners’ clothing and travel deep into the mine on an adventure that includes a slide, a mini-train ride, and an underground lake cruise.

What’s included?

Local guide
Entrance fee to the Salt Mines
Entry/Admission - Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
Entry/Admission - Bavarian Mountains and Salt Mines Tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Panorama Tours

About operator:

Start your journey traveling through the famous UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Region Salzkammergut (Lake Area) passing by many picturesque villages en route until you arrive at Hallstatt the ‘Pearl of the Salzkammergut’. Well-known for its breath-taking beauty, Hallstatt is considered by many visitors as one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the World. Spending about 2,5 hours there.