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Hallstatt Salt Mine
Austria
In Austria's Salzkammergut region in the Alps, The world's oldest salt mine (over 7000 years old) in the mountains above Hallstatt offers underground slides, a salt lake, and insights into the Bronze Age Hallstatt culture. The Skywalk viewing platform provides spectacular views of the lake and Dachstein.
What awaits you
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Best time to visit
June–August: up to 25°C with 12h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in June–August.
Max. temperature
6°Jan
8°Feb
12°Mar
13°Apr
19°May
24°Jun
25°Jul
25°Aug
20°Sep
20°Oct
10°Nov
7°Dec
Sunshine hours
4hJan
5hFeb
8hMar
7hApr
10hMay
11hJun
12hJul
10hAug
9hSep
7hOct
5hNov
4hDec
Rain days
17dJan
13dFeb
14dMar
19dApr
20dMay
19dJun
18dJul
19dAug
15dSep
13dOct
15dNov
16dDec
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Hallstatt Salt Mine as a Vacation Destination
Hallstatt Salt Mine is an excellent choice for hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 25°C.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.
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Local languages
DE