Austria · SALT MINE & ICE CAVE TOURS
There is never quite enough time in Austria. These 8 salt mine & ice cave tours are the ones that earn a whole slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Explore 2,600 years of salt mining at Hallein, with mine trains, slides, a subterranean lake, Celtic history, and a saltworks.
“SO different and way more exciting and interesting than you might think. Kristina was delightful”
Explore Altaussee salt mine with slides, orange rock salt, Nazi art history, a mystical chapel, and a 90-minute guided tour.
“Very nice tour of the salt mine, the tour guide was very informative. We were lucky to be on our own and whatever we asked her she was gladfully ready to reply to our questions. Very nice place to visit especially if these things are new to you (since I come from an island without any mines etc) it was a very good knowledge to learn about it all. Highly recommended. The best part of the tour (everything was wonderful, but the highlight that I will never forget) are the slides going down (adrenaline rush) and the final place we visited where we had a light and music show in…”
Review of a private Salzburg day tour to the Eagle’s Nest, salt mine, Berchtesgaden, Obersalzberg, and Königssee.
“We had a great tour of the mountain region near Salzburg. Our guide, Patrick could not do enough for us and informed us of the history and the significance the region had on world events. We would use this tour company again in a heartbeat. One of the highlights of our holiday. Mike, Karen and Nick from the land down under.”
Review of Salzburg’s private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall tour, with practical advice on cost, walking, guides, weather, and value.
“Carlos was a fantastic tour guide for our private tour to the ice caves and waterfall! He was personable, genuine, and easy to talk to. The caves and waterfall are both definitely worth seeing and will be something we remember for years to come. My only word of caution is that you should be in good physical health for the ice caves. The entry to the ice caves is 40 minutes of walking uphill, plus another 700 steps up once in the caves, all while at a higher altitude, so this tour is definitely not for everyone. However, for those who can make the trek, it is definitely worth it!”
Review of Cozy Travel’s private Vienna to Hallstatt day trip with Skywalk views, salt mine visit, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Jenny and Vladimir were great hosts to travel with. They were very knowledgeable and accommodating and I would highly recommend them.”
Review of Salzburg’s private Hallstatt tour, with lakes, local history, and your choice of 5fingers or the Hallstatt Salt Mine.
“Our guide was waiting for us atthe allotted time. We appreciated the flexibility in that we originally thought five fingers would be a good option but changed our mind to go to the salt mine - no problem! The vehicle was a sort of minibus but quite comfortable for the trip. The whole day was amazing. Our guide knew exactly where to go and what to see. Admittedly we benefitted from a (rare) clear day but the lakes we visited and the views were terrific. The salt mine might lack the adrenaline punch of Five Fingers but turned out to be a very interesting experience and tour was in English…”
Review of Vienna to Hallstatt private tour with Skywalk and salt mine visits, including timing, transport, costs, tickets, and practical advice.
“Our guide/driver, Milo, was excellent. He was engaging during the drive and also provided us recommendations for our visit to Bratislava during our trip. My only recommendation would be to increase the time in Halstatt from 4 hours to 5 hours. With the salt mine tour and a very quick trip to the overlook, we only had about 30-40 minutes to quickly walk through the town. For 6 hours of travel time, an extra hour would allow a little more time to explore town and grab some lunch, especially given how crowded it was. Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the tour and communication with the company prior to…”
Review this private Salzburg trip to Hallstatt, Dachstein Ice Cave, and 5 Fingers, with practical advice on timing, costs, walking, and value.
“Out guide Medo was very attentive and full of knowledge about the small town we passed by during our trip. He contacted few days in advance to make sure the itinerary was as we imagined, and tried to accommodate our wishes. Thanks to him the whole trip went very smoothly and we were able to enjoy Hallstatt to the last minute!”
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