Alte Saline /Old Salt-Works

Old Salt-Works Bad Reichenhall

Descend into the underworld and discover the secret of the "white gold”.

Below the picturesque Castle Gruttenstein, you find a widely ramified network of tunnels and mine shafts. Here the salt springs of Bad Reichenhall flow from the crevices of the mountain making the region popular already in the early years.
Follow guided tours through this mysterious world into the origins of the gathering of salt in Bad Reichenhall and learn everything about the mining of “white gold” up to these days.

Marvel at the mighty water wheels that have been turning for nearly 150 years. Admire the centuries old pumping stations and arrangement of levers that still deliver brine in a traditional way even now.
With access to models, audio and visual guides, as well as slideshows in the adjoining Salzmuseum (Salt Museum), you will learn about the gathering of brine, seething, drying up to packaging.

The impressive history of the "white gold” is fascinating. And if you want to “experience” a little more salt, then visit the famous salt mine of Berchtesgaden; we recommend the purchase of a cheap combi-card!

Salt Mine Berchtesgaden

Contact and Opening Hours
Open all-year round

01 May to 31 October
Daily from 10.00 to 11.30 and 14.00 to 16.00

01November to 30 April
Tuesday to Friday and on the 1st Sunday of the month
14.00 to 16.00 and the 1st Sunday of the month 14.00 to 16.00 as needed

Closed on: Mardi Gras, Good Friday and All Saints’ Day

On request we gladly offer special events or guides in English, French or Italian.

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