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Salzwelten Salzburg

Austria

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For some 450 years, visitors from around the world have been entering the Hallein salt mine, deep inside the Dürrnberg. Which makes the Hallein salt mine the first in history to open its tunnels to the public. All were fascinated by the mysterious subterranean world. And to this very day, the mines which the Ancient Celts clawed meter-by-meter out of the Earth over 2500 years ago have lost none of their magical appeal.

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Zaltz-vel-ten Zaltz-burg, an extraordinary subterranean realm hidden deep within the Doorn-berg mountain, perched high above the picturesque town of Hah-line. As you stand here in the bustling entrance courtyard, take…

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  2. 2The Miner's Garb and the Psychological Airlock

    As you move from the sunlit courtyard into the staging area, you will be directed toward the cloakrooms to prepare for your descent. Here, you partake in a unique ritual that bridges the gap between modern visitor and historical…

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  3. 3Journey into the Abyss on the Mine Railway

    With your protective gear secured, it is time to literally penetrate the mountain. You now stand before the staging area of the small, narrow gauge mine railway, known affectionately as the Grubenhunt. …

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  4. 4The Labyrinth and the Invisible Border

    Disembarking from the train, you begin your walk through the vast network of pedestrian tunnels. Take a close look at the walls surrounding you. …

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  5. 5The Descent on the Miner's Wooden Slides

    We now arrive at what is undoubtedly the most anticipated and exhilarating activity of the tour, the traditional miner's wooden slides. Before you is a steep, dark shaft, descending dramatically into the lower levels of the mine,…

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  6. 6The Subterranean Saltwater Lake

    After your exhilarating descent, the narrow tunnels suddenly open up into a massive, cavernous void. Before you lies one of the most breathtaking sights in the entire subterranean world, an expansive, perfectly still underground…

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  7. 7Tasting the Earth and the Celtic Legacy

    Having crossed the underground lake, we now reach a section of the mine where the raw, elemental nature of the mountain is made directly available to your senses. Here, you are encouraged to actually touch and taste the exposed…

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  8. 8Emerging into the Light and Final Reflections

    As our incredible journey through the subterranean world draws to a close, we return to the mine railway for our final, rapid ascent to the surface. Boarding the train once more, the electric engine pulls us swiftly upward, the…

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  9. 9Closing

    This brings us to the conclusion of our in depth exploration of Zaltz-vel-ten Zaltz-burg. We have journeyed through an astonishing two hundred and fifty million years of geological history, walked across invisible international…

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What is Salzwelten Salzburg?

Salzwelten Salzburg is a place in Austria with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationAustria
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates47.6673, 13.0900
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