Bavarian Mountains & Salt Mines - Tour from Salzburg
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Smartphone voucher accepted – No need to print!
- Discover the Königseeache valley, Bavarian mountains and the ruins of Obersalzberg - Hitler's former mountain retreat
- Explore the 500-year-old Salt mines hear the historical and legendary tales of the fascinating underground world.
- Visit Berchtesgaden and see Hitler's mountain retreat, Eagles Nest.
Overview
Admire the awesome majesty of the Bavarian Alps and rejuvenate in the scenic tranquility of the valleys and mountain passes en route to Berchtesgaden. This used to be Hitler's mountain retreat and is a place brimming with history.
Enjoy an educational adventure and see some breathtaking natural scenery as you explore the underground world of the salt mines.
What's the plan:
Pass the hunting castle Hellbrunn and cross the Austrian-Bavarian border. Drive along the Königseeache valley, through the Bavarian mountains, past the ruins of Obersalzberg - Hitler's former mountain retreat. Arrive at the 500-year-old Salt mines.
Wear traditional miners' clothing, enter the mines, and hear legendary tales of the fascinating underground world. Go down a 100-foot-long slide into the grottos, take a raft ride on the salt lake, and a miniature train ride to end this educational adventure.
Proceed to Berchtesgaden located on the German border with Austria, in the Bavarian Alps. This is well known as Hitler's mountain retreat and the southern headquarters of the Nazi party. From here you can view Eagles Nest and the magnificent snowcapped peaks of the Bavarian mountains. You can also enjoy a boat ride on the lake if it is not frozen.
The tour concludes at Mirabellplatz.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to the Saltmines
- Guide (English or German)
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or tablet you can present your voucher on your device for this activity.
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure.
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Melissa Bognuda
Bavarian Mountains & Salt Mines Tour
Was a fun tour and the guide was very entertaining...
Australia 10/01/2016 -
MR A BOSWELL
Enjoyable tour as region would be difficult to reach otherwise if unfamiliar with the region and transport. Salt Mine trip ideal for families rather than solo adult travellers,...
United Kingdom 08/28/2016 -
carol bloor
Experience with a difference - full of surprises
If you are visiting the area highly recommend taking this trip down the mines, it is a unique opportunity to see this incredible environment with a touch of Disney style...
United Kingdom 12/01/2015
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