Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg

It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants in a tour.
Each guest taken care personally on this full-day tour with pickup included. End of the tour you will be dropped off at Mozart's Residence near Mirabel Gardens.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sankt Gilgen, Austria

A short stop at St.Gilgen where "The Sound of Music" film location.
On the way to Hallstatt we go through the famous Lakes and Mountains district “Salzkammergut” passing by also hotel Schloss Fushl and the headquarters of Red Bull. Our 1st short photo stop is high over Lake Wolfgang and the Mozart village St. Gilgen.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl, Upper Austria

Bad Ischl settlements since Hallstatt Culture and the Kaiservilla is the summer residence of Austro-Hungarian monarchs Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. In Kaiservilla signed the documents declaration of the War against the Kingdom of Serbia and it was the begining of the WW I. You will get explained about the history while passing the town.

Stop At: Salzwelten Hallstatt, Salzbergstraße 21, 4830 Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt salt mine is something so unique in the world that you should not miss it. 7,000 years of salt mining, is the "Oldest Salt mine in the World". In the Salzberg fenicular you are comfortably taken up the mountain to the Upper Hallstatt Valley and farther with a panorama lift to the vantage point bridge. After a 10 mins walk from the "Top of Hallstatt" a mine train takes you along glistening rock faces into the mountain. By slides (64 m!) you change the levels. Of course, you also can use the stairs, but you should not miss this chance of big fun.
Please note that the temperature in the salt mine will be app. 8 to 10° C.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hallstatt, Hallstatt, Upper Austria

The very heart of Salzkammergut, the UNESCO Cultural Heritage of the World Hallstatt and Lake Hallstättersee which is described by the committee as “Nature of extraordinary beauty added to scientific import”. Here besides the beauty of the site you can marvel at archaeological excavations, findings from the oldest salt mine of the world, the world’s biggest collection of sculls with elaborate paintings and much more. The sensational findings even gave an entire epoch and a culture its names: The “Hallstatt Period” and “Hallstatt Culture” are scientific names for the Early Iron Age.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Gosau, Gosau, Upper Austria

On our way back to Salzburg we passing through several famous Ski resorts like Gosau,Russbach and Abtenau.

Pass By: Abtenau, Abtenau, Austrian Alps

One of the famous ski resort in Austria with beautiful landscape. On request if the time permits we will make short photo stop.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Note:Please note that children younger than 4 years are not admitted in to the mines. At Salt mine you will get special protective cloths. Nevertheless, as the temperature is app. 8° C proper shoes and warm clothes are necessary."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
The client must be ready for pick-up 30 mins.(08:30am) prior/before to tour start as he/she can be already the 1st one to be picked up. Maximum 5 mins waiting will be possible, beyond that waiting regretfully is not possible.
Note:On request other pick-up places, i.e. Salzburg main train station/Schallmoos Exit, Edelweiss Tours office, Theatergasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, will be possible.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Free Salzburg city/hotel pick-up
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Knowledgeable chauffeur guides

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Salt mines incl. funicular EUR 40/adult, EUR 18/child 4-15 yrs. - to be paid in cash to the guide
• Gratuities

Facilities