Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Tour: From Salzburg

This 4-hour salt mine tour lets you explore the 500-year-old salt mine in Berchtesgaden. Travel to the world underground and learn exciting and informative facts about the salt mine. En-route, you'll pass by the Alpenstraße, along the Königsseeache, and up to the Obersalzberg. When you reach the salt mine, you'll throw on your protective clothing and take the mine railway 650 meters into the mountain. Notice the impressive Salt Cathedral first, dedicated to Emperor Franz Josef I. The wooden slide transports you 34 meters down to the Stone Salt Grotto, named after King Ludwig II. Your tour includes a ride across Mirror Lake on a raft. While on this ride, you'll learn why this lake was given its name. Before your return to Salzburg, you have some time to explore the picturesque town of Berchtesgaden at your own leisure.

Know Before You Go

COVID Safety Information

• All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.

• Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.

• All guests are recommended to bring along face masks for safety.

• It is recommended to maintain social distancing with other guests (2 meters apart).

• Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers are available upon request.

Ticket Information

This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

• English-Guided Tour

• German-Guided Tour

Important Information

• Hotel transfers are not included in the ticket. Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of departure.

• Infants up to 4 years are not entitled to their own seat.

• This tour may be operated in combination with tour 3A / Salt mines tour.

• In case of border controls, please make sure you carry a valid passport!

• This tour is stroller/pram accessible.

• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged 3 and below go free. Children aged 4-12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).