Salt mines Tour - Tour 3A

Berchtesgaden4 hoursAdventure
  • Free cancellation

About this experience

Enjoy a spectacular tour from the City of Salzburg to the Bavarian alpine region along the gorgeous Kings-Lake stream up to the Obersalzberg. Get a glimpse at the famous Eagles Nest, which holds a lot of interesting history about the Third Reich and the Second World War.

Shortly after you´ll reach the highlight of the tour - the 500 year old salt mines in Berchtesgaden. Dressed with traditional miners’ clothes, a special train brings you deep into the mountain. A spectacular underground world is waiting for you! Discover the special magnificently illuminated subterranean scenery and the fascinating charm of the world of the salt-miners. Take the slide down to the spectacular salt lake which you will be crossing by boat. After the tour through the mines you will be visiting the picturesque town of Berchtesgaden where you have the possibility to try savoring some traditional Bavarian specialties.

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What’s included

  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entry / admission fee

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

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    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.

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Guided tour in English and German
Start times
08:45 · 14:00

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.
  • Tel.: +43 662 874029
  • In case of border controls, please make sure you carry a valid passport!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.

  • 1 day or more before: full refund
  • Less than 1 day before: no refund

Meeting point

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Panorama Tours Busterminal

Address
Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, AT
How you meet
Meet on location
Coordinates
47.80637, 13.04289
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Salzburg Panorama Tours GmbH

Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 4 hours.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English and German

Is hotel pickup included?

No — you make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at Panorama Tours Busterminal, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, AT.

From AED 371 per person