Guided tours "underground"

Expeditions of a special kind

Does this sound familiar? You’ve booked a holiday in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut with your family or friends and are now looking for unusual excursions.
For those who would like to experience the mountains around Lake Hallstatt not only "from above", we recommend one of the numerous guided tours into the mountains’ interior. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced slide in the oldest salt mines in the world in Hallstatt or magical guided tours through the unique cave worlds in the Dachstein massif – the following offerings of underground tours will inspire you. Join us with an exciting journey deep into mining tunnels and bombastic caves. Fascinating worlds of experiences with exciting stories from days gone by await you. We hope you enjoy the expeditions into the mountain!

Events

Salt Mine Experiences during the renovation work in Hallstatt: With the bus shuttle to the Altaussee Salt Mine

Construction work at the salt mine in Hallstatt. From September 2025 to June 2026. You don't want to miss out on a visit to the salt mine during your holiday in Hallstatt? We have something very special for you: the shuttle from Salt Mine to Salt Mine. From Hallstatt to the Altaussee show mine. Get on board and enjoy!

Tue, Dec. 16, 2025 00:00 Hallstatt bus terminal (district "Lahn"), Hallstatt

Austria's largest active salt mine: Guided tours of the salt mine in Altaussee

Every day you have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of Austria's largest active salt mining site on a guided tour.

Tue, Dec. 16, 2025 09:00 Altaussee salt mine, Lichtersberg 25 Altaussee

Try it out: Daily Salt tasting in Hallstatt

Enjoyable holiday memories from the most beautiful lakeside resort in the world: daily salt tastings on the historic and picturesque market square - right in the centre of Hallstatt. Try it out!

Tue, Dec. 16, 2025 10:00 — 18:00 Salt Shop Salt Mine Marketplace Hallstatt, Marktplatz 159 Hallstatt

Tour & Guided Tour: Nativity scene exhibition in the Bad Ischl district of "Lauffen"

The atmospheric tour combines regional history, living customs and impressive nativity scene art to create a special experience in the idyllic Ischl district of "Lauffen".

Fri, Dec. 19, 2025 14:00 — 15:30 Nativity Museum Lauffen (Bad Ischl), Lauffener Marktstraße 21 Bad Ischl

Special guided tour through the salt mine: The true "Monuments Men" in the Altaussee

The guided tour tells the true story of the rescue of art treasures that were stolen by the Nazis and hidden in the mine. You will visit the tunnels in which the priceless works of art were stored and experience the dramatic rescue operation up close.

Fri, Dec. 19, 2025 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Lichtersberg 25 Altaussee

Children's tours with mountain duck Sally in the Saltwelten Altausssee during the Christmas holidays

The "Sally Guided Tours" in the Altaussee Salt Mine are child-friendly discovery tours with the pit duck Sally, which are aimed at children aged 4 to 10. A small gift and a souvenir photo await the kids after the slide.

Fri, Dec. 26, 2025 14:00 — 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Lichtersberg 25 Altaussee

Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage in Bad Ischl

A particularly beautiful tradition in Bad Ischl is the craft of making nativity scenes. There are now a large number of these masterpieces, some of which you can admire on the Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage “Kripperlroas”.

Fri, Jan. 2, 2026 13:30 Tourist office of Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz 5 - Trinkhalle Bad Ischl

The unusual event: New Year's celebration in the Koppenbrüller Cave in Obertraun

Immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of a celebration in a cave, complemented by torches and a campfire. Enjoy a mixture of traditional brass music and the mystical sounds of the didgeridoo.

Fri, Jan. 2, 2026 17:00 — 20:00 Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun

Guided tour of the "Casino Keller" (underground cellar vault) in Bad Ischl

Wander through the 400 year old „Casino Cellar“ which served as a refridgerator for both the Brewery and people of Bad Ischl

Wed, Jan. 7, 2026 Casino Keller, Grazer Straße 16 Bad Ischl

Unique cave experience: Guided tour of the Koppenbrüller Cave in Obertraun

The Koppenbrüller Cave in the valley in Obertraun is a versatile excursion destination that offers nature experiences, cultural aspects as well as adventures for all age groups. Always worth a journey of discovery on both hot summer days and rainy days.

Fri, May. 1, 2026 Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun

Daily tours through the Ice cave

Multimedia shows, cave bears and rope bridge: The completely reconstructed Dachstein Giant Ice Cave offers you the chance to embark on a breathtaking adventure through rock and ice.

Fri, May. 1, 2026 Dachstein-Giant-Ice cave, Obertraun

© Schöpf | Tägliche Führung durch die Dachstein Eishöhle in Obertraun

Daily tours through the "Mammut Cave" in Obertraun

Cave labyrinth of superlatives! The endless expanses of the Dachstein massif from the inside - the huge mammoth cave will inspire you with incredible dimensions and a play of colours that you would not expect to find under the soil of the Salzkammergut!

Sat, May. 9, 2026 Dachstein-Giant-Ice cave, Obertraun

© Schöpf | Tägliche Führungen durch die “Dachstein Mammuthöhle“ in Obertraun

Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" in Hallstatt

Feel the magic of bygone days and immerse yourself in a magical realm of glistening salt crystals, mysterious mine tunnels, where history comes alive.

Tue, Jun. 30, 2026 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Salzbergstraße 1 Hallstatt

Holidays around Lake Hallstatt

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.

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