"White gold" in all its diversity: Salt Mine Salt Shops in Hallstatt
Here's what you should know now:
Salt Mine & Skywalk closed
Dear visitors and guests, Since September 1, 2025, the salt mine in Hallstat has been closed due to extensive construction work. These will last until June 2026. Also affected by the closure is access to the Skywalk above Hallstatt and the cable car to the Salzberg is also out of service during the reconstruction work. For all those who do not want to miss out on a visit to the salt mine, the Salt Mine has set up a daily bus shuttle to the neighboring Altaussee Salt Mine. All information can be found under the following link: https://www.im-salzkammergut.at/events/hallstatt/taegliche-fuehrungen-durch-die-salzwelten-in-hallstatt-2-en-us/
We thank you for your understanding and wish you a wonderful stay in the World Heritage Community of Hallstatt.
Your editorial team
Meeting point for your visit to the Salt Mine
The Salzkammergut is rich in very special treasures. But it is not gold, silver or precious stones that make the picturesque spot in the heart of Austria so unique. It is the proud history, the breathtaking nature and, above all, the people of the region that breathe their soul into the area and make it our unmistakable home.
Just as the lakes of the Salzkammergut are fed by the glacier of the Dachstein, the wealth of the region is fed by its tradition. The hand-picked natural salt from the Salzkammergut is also inspired by all these noble ingredients - and this is not least due to the hard-working miners of the region. Like countless generations of ancestors before them, the treasure hunters of the Salzkammergut still drive deep into the mountain day after day and bring the "white gold" to daylight.
Through the tube to Ebensee
In Hallstatt, brine is extracted, which is led to Ebensee via the oldest pipeline in the world. In the Ebensee saltworks, high-quality table and industrial salt is produced from it. A rare speciality is the natural salt from the nearby Altaussee. Salt in its natural and original form is one of the most valuable treasures that the Austrian mountains produce. Mined according to old mining tradition, sorted by hand and, of course, without additives - this is how BAD ISCHLER natural salt comes to the table.
Your gateway to the salt mines
If you're planning a trip to the world's oldest salt mine or the fascinating Skywalk Hallstatt, be sure to stop by the Salt Mine Visitor Centre.
Spicy holiday memories
The large area is located directly next to the Salzbergbahn in Hallstatt. Visitors are welcomed with a replica mouth hole, interesting pictures and information from the mining world. The building at the valley station of the cable car in Hallstatt offers covered space for guests including mobile phone charging stations, an information foyer and luggage lockers. In addition to the free Wi-Fi reception on the entire site, the "Window to the Roman Era" shows numerous representations of the excavations from the history of the area.
Large selection
In the adjoining Salt Mine Shop, you will find over 200 m² of precious salt. In addition to the premium salt products of Salinen Austria AG, high-quality travel souvenirs, books, textiles and gifts are offered. The highlight is certainly the new BAD ISCHLER Salzzart – hand-scooped, pyramid-shaped salt flakes from Hallein's Dürrnberg. It is dissolved from the mountain with pure mountain spring water, produced slowly and carefully in the pan on the basis of years of experience and a lot of love for the product, skimmed off and bottled by hand. By the way: High-quality products made from salt are an ideal gift!
Second Salt Mine Shop in Hallstatt
In addition to the Salt Mine Shop at the valley station of the Salzberg cable car, there is another salt shop of the Salt Mine directly at the bus terminal at the entrance to Hallstatt. In addition to the popular salt products, you can also buy tickets for the cable car to the Salzberg or a visit to the show mine.
Skywalk & Co - Experiences around the salt mines in Hallstatt
“Skywalk“ of Hallstatt
Hallstatt | Salzberg: Everyone needs a bit of excitement! 350 meters above the rooftops of Hallstatt: The spectacular viewing platform "World Heritage View" on the Salzberg (salt mountain). A must to be experienced!
Family Experience Salt Mine & Skywalk in Hallstatt
Experience an unforgettable excursion into the depths of the oldest salt mine in the world and into the skies above Hallstatt! All information about the oldest salt mine in the world and the Skywalk at a glance.
Events on the Salzberg in Hallstatt
Salt Mine Experiences during the renovation work in Hallstatt: With the bus shuttle to the Altaussee Salt Mine
Wed, Nov. 12, 2025 00:00 Hallstatt bus terminal (district "Lahn"), Hallstatt
Try it out: Daily Salt tasting in Hallstatt
Wed, Nov. 12, 2025 10:00 — 18:00 Salt Shop Salt Mine Marketplace Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Hallstatt booking - Are you still looking for accommodation?
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.