Hallstatt · Austria
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997Hallstatt Salt Mine tickets: €49
Main adult ticket: Salt mine guided tour with the funicular up and down. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape.
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- Salt mine guided tour with the funicular up and downChildren 4 to 15; children under 4 can't go into the mine. Free audio guide app in English and other languagesChild €23€49
- Salt mine guided tour without the funicular (for those who walk up)Children 4 to 15Child €16€33
- Funicular up and down only (Skywalk viewing platform)Children 4 to 15; under 4 free. Season pass €80, child €55Child €14€29
- VIP tour "Hallstatt Exclusive" (4 hours, private funicular ride, max. 10 people)Or €500 flat rate for the group; registration required€125
Main ticket €49 (about US$55 · £41, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 4 ride the funicular free (they can't go into the mine). Groups of 20 or more: every 21st person free.
Opening hours
Salt mine: until 1 November 2026, tours 9:30am to 4:30pm; 2 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, 9:30am to 3pm (times are the last tour start). Funicular from 9am (last ride down 6pm, then 4:30pm from 2 November). Closed 24 and 31 December.
Booking
Tickets can be bought online ahead.
World Heritage site
Part of Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, on UNESCO's list since 1997. Listed as rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Historic Centre of the City of SalzburgAustria · listed 199652 km (32 miles)From €18
Entry prices we've checked
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Hallstatt Salt Mine?
The main adult ticket (Salt mine guided tour with the funicular up and down) costs €49, about US$55 · £41. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Hallstatt Salt Mine for free?
Children under 4 ride the funicular free (they can't go into the mine). Groups of 20 or more: every 21st person free.
When is Hallstatt Salt Mine open?
Salt mine: until 1 November 2026, tours 9:30am to 4:30pm; 2 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, 9:30am to 3pm (times are the last tour start). Funicular from 9am (last ride down 6pm, then 4:30pm from 2 November). Closed 24 and 31 December.
Do you need to book Hallstatt Salt Mine tickets in advance?
Tickets can be bought online ahead.
Is Hallstatt Salt Mine a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, on UNESCO's list since 1997, listed as rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.