Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
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- Elvis2Petersfield, United Kingdom237 contributionsWorth a trip - especially if you get the 840 bus from Salzburg then you can see the beautiful countryside!We were a little sceptical at first as there was a mob of people waiting to get in, the doors had not yet opened by nearly 11am and the price was quite high. However once we had done the tour we found it to be really interesting and fun. Two slides, lots of exhibits, two train rides and a boat ride made it fun for any age. Our only slight disappointment is we missed out on a fair amount of info/questions/fun facts by doing the English audio tour instead of being able to understand the German live version.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 March 2023
- CponMunich, Germany4 contributionsGreat experience, a must if you are around! :)Is the third time in 10 years I did this tour and every time I was very impressed. The laser show on the water is the cherry on the torte - always gave me goose skin. And the 2 slides were the delight for our 5 years old daughter and a bit of adrenaline for the parents :) Really nice experience!Visited May 2023Written 22 May 2023
- Aleida1004Foster City, California94 contributionsInteresting tour of salt minesThis was a fun excursion. However beware that if you are coming from Munich you will enter Austria and have to obtain a vignette car toll sticker or you will be fined. We had no clue that we were entering Austria when we were coming from Munich since we had no plans to leave Germany. Google did not warn us and right as we exited we were stopped and fined. The Salt Mines were fun but turned out pricey due to the unexpected fine. The audio tour was good and the store was very interesting with lots of small souvenir items such as Salt Mine Gin and salts.Visited June 2023Written 20 June 2023
- Lisa-Claire G3 contributionsA highlight of my tripThe entire experience was fantastic. The guide was helpful for those that weren't German, we had audio assistance to hear what was being said and the tour was interesting. The little train ride was fun, and the slides down to the next level added a totally different aspect to the experience. Even a little ferry ride on the mirror lake. Definitely worth the visit!Visited August 2023Written 23 August 2023
- Praetorian930Montreal, Canada14 contributionsBerchtesgaden in family with TEENS !!Very interresting tour (about 2 hours) and beautiful site. Right in the middle of the Bavarian Alps, scenery is spectacular. Tour is very fun, they provide a complete overall, you get a tour of the mines, tools used. Visited last July with 2 teens (15 and 17 years old) and they LOVED it. The train ride, the slides, the tranquility inside the mine. Even the restaurant on the side has delicious meals and affordable prices. I highly reccommend itVisited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 September 2023
- elawson628 contributionsPreorder your tickets. The lines get long but it was my kids' favorite thing we didThey give two or three German tours and then do one in English. Which is great but if you're expecting to take the 12:15 tour and want it in English, you probably aren't getting on for another half hour or even 45 minutes. Then the tour takes another hour. So take that into account. We missed a boat ride by 10 minutes because of this (luckily, I hadn't prepaid for that one so we weren't out any money! The tour is fun and informative. I learned a lot about salt mining and we had some fun slides and a boat ride. It was my kids' favorite part of our Germany/Austria vacation!Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 January 2024
- nicklT6280IV17 contributionsFun filled time with family and friendsFirst time to visit a salt mine . Very cool. Both mentally and physically. Extremely hot there this past September so, a ride deep into the earth's core was the perfect fix . The history of the mine was fascinating. The docent was very articulate and easy to understand. The light show was amazing. Berchtesgaden itself is a town to behold . Highly recommend a visit . Will go back.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 30 January 2024
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nicklT6280IV
fredericksburg, United States17 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
First time to visit a salt mine . Very cool. Both mentally and physically. Extremely hot there this past September so, a ride deep into the earth's core was the perfect fix . The history of the mine was fascinating. The docent was very articulate and easy to understand. The light show was amazing. Berchtesgaden itself is a town to behold . Highly recommend a visit . Will go back.
Written 30 January 2024
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elawson
philadelphia area628 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
They give two or three German tours and then do one in English. Which is great but if you're expecting to take the 12:15 tour and want it in English, you probably aren't getting on for another half hour or even 45 minutes. Then the tour takes another hour. So take that into account. We missed a boat ride by 10 minutes because of this (luckily, I hadn't prepaid for that one so we weren't out any money!
The tour is fun and informative. I learned a lot about salt mining and we had some fun slides and a boat ride. It was my kids' favorite part of our Germany/Austria vacation!
The tour is fun and informative. I learned a lot about salt mining and we had some fun slides and a boat ride. It was my kids' favorite part of our Germany/Austria vacation!
Written 5 January 2024
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Gail W
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The tour was amazing. The guide was ver informative. My only wish was because you can’t take photos that they would have had a postcard pack to purchase
Written 16 November 2023
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Sam
Singapore, Singapore22 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We booked the last timeslot of the day (3pm) and the guide, while pleasant-mannered, clearly rushed through the tour and skipped many aspects. Our tour barely lasted 45 minutes when the usual tour should last 1.5-2 hours. When we got back to the ticket office, it was clear why this happened because all the staff were packing up to leave and locking up around us. They were curt and showed their unhappiness when it took some time for us to leave because we needed to use the washroom.
If you don’t intend to keep the place open long enough to do the full tour and allow paying visitors to change out, then just scrap the last timeslot altogether instead of providing such half-hearted service just to earn money. The tour isn’t cheap either. Disappointing experience.
If you don’t intend to keep the place open long enough to do the full tour and allow paying visitors to change out, then just scrap the last timeslot altogether instead of providing such half-hearted service just to earn money. The tour isn’t cheap either. Disappointing experience.
Written 8 November 2023
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Praetorian930
Montreal, Canada14 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Very interresting tour (about 2 hours) and beautiful site. Right in the middle of the Bavarian Alps, scenery is spectacular. Tour is very fun, they provide a complete overall, you get a tour of the mines, tools used.
Visited last July with 2 teens (15 and 17 years old) and they LOVED it. The train ride, the slides, the tranquility inside the mine.
Even the restaurant on the side has delicious meals and affordable prices.
I highly reccommend it
Visited last July with 2 teens (15 and 17 years old) and they LOVED it. The train ride, the slides, the tranquility inside the mine.
Even the restaurant on the side has delicious meals and affordable prices.
I highly reccommend it
Written 20 September 2023
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Lisa-Claire G
3 contributions
Aug 2023
The entire experience was fantastic. The guide was helpful for those that weren't German, we had audio assistance to hear what was being said and the tour was interesting. The little train ride was fun, and the slides down to the next level added a totally different aspect to the experience. Even a little ferry ride on the mirror lake. Definitely worth the visit!
Written 23 August 2023
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Aleida1004
Foster City, CA94 contributions
Jun 2023
This was a fun excursion. However beware that if you are coming from Munich you will enter Austria and have to obtain a vignette car toll sticker or you will be fined. We had no clue that we were entering Austria when we were coming from Munich since we had no plans to leave Germany. Google did not warn us and right as we exited we were stopped and fined. The Salt Mines were fun but turned out pricey due to the unexpected fine. The audio tour was good and the store was very interesting with lots of small souvenir items such as Salt Mine Gin and salts.
Written 20 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cpon
Munich, Germany4 contributions
May 2023
Is the third time in 10 years I did this tour and every time I was very impressed. The laser show on the water is the cherry on the torte - always gave me goose skin. And the 2 slides were the delight for our 5 years old daughter and a bit of adrenaline for the parents :) Really nice experience!
Written 22 May 2023
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Chelaï-Julaï-Kelaï-Melaï
Munich, Germany104 contributions
May 2023 • Family
I didn't expect much, touristic setup, not such a nice cashier (my daughter did not have her student pass with her but no discussion at all, she had to full price!)...
But inside, they really endeavored to create a fancy parcours although we just wet through a cave which produces salt! Thumbs up to Steffi 😉!
But inside, they really endeavored to create a fancy parcours although we just wet through a cave which produces salt! Thumbs up to Steffi 😉!
Written 7 May 2023
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Elvis2
Petersfield, UK237 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We were a little sceptical at first as there was a mob of people waiting to get in, the doors had not yet opened by nearly 11am and the price was quite high. However once we had done the tour we found it to be really interesting and fun. Two slides, lots of exhibits, two train rides and a boat ride made it fun for any age. Our only slight disappointment is we missed out on a fair amount of info/questions/fun facts by doing the English audio tour instead of being able to understand the German live version.
Written 26 March 2023
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Sally B
Waimea, HI3 contributions
I will have a dog with me. Can I bring the golden retriever on the salt mine tour?
Thanks!
WillGlobetrotForFood
Charlotte, NC502 contributions
#1 Is the car parking free of charge?
#2 Last tour is listed at 4:45pm, anyone took that last tour, is it ok or do you feel rushed?
#3 Have anyone purchased the combination ticket with Eagle's Nest, wonder if we can use it on different day (Day 1 Salt Mine, Day 2 Eagle's Nest)?
The parking lot in Salzburger Straße 24, 83471 is rented and therefore not free of charge. Every tour lasts about one hour, also the last tour at 5:00 pm. We recommend to buy online tickets so that you can avoid waiting times. The combined ticket with the Eagles Nest is valid for three days. We would be very pleased to welcome you in our Salt Mine!
Ranjana2727
Chennai (Madras), India138 contributions
Is it suitable for people 70 years of age
FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL2,809 contributions
It depends on fitness level. My husband is 67, cardiac patient, but has no problem walking and breathing, he was able to do everything including the slides and enjoyed it.
Guy B
Paris, France
peut-on voir sur un site, les photos prises lors de la descente en toboggan dans la mine ?
Guy B
Paris, France
peut-on voir sur un site, les photos prises lors de descente en toboggan dans la mine ?
unescotravelbug
Wooster, OH4,216 contributions
I don't believe so. You can purchase your own photo, at 5 euros a piece, from the service counter, if you like the photo that was taken for you.
Соляные пещеры в Берхтесгаден
нужно заказывать билеты зарание или с этим нет проблем
ivan1234567890
Moscow, Russia1,167 contributions
Мы были не в сезон, поэтому проблем не было. Сейчас там тачало горячего сезона, поэтому, возможно, стоит их заказать заранее, если есть возможность.
Shawn K
Stow, MA6 contributions
Hi MooseAlmighty,
We are considering the salt mine tours in Berchtesgaden and the in Salzburg and see that you have been to both. Which would you recommend over the other?
Thanks so much,
Shawn
MooseAlmighty
Nottingham, UK186 contributions
Hi Shawn, It's a close call between the 2 mines and would likely depend on your location/itinerary. IMHO based purely on a mine visit, Berchtesgaden would get the vote. The wife said it was quicker with less walking. I thought it equally informative with a similar train ride into the mountain, slides down the levels and a lake, plus it is a working mine.
PS Sorry for the delay - just back (2 hours ago) from Salou Spain.
Wasif H
Karmiel, Israel1 contribution
hello all
are pregnant women allowed to visit the place
Cheryl2445
Indianapolis, IN389 contributions
What is “Salt Works”? There is the mine only ticket for 17 Euros and then a ticket that includes the mine and Salt Works for 19.5 Euros. Was wondering which to get. Thank you!!’
Saltyyogi
Canada22 contributions
The extra fee is for the museum, not in that area
Damseldunbar
Townsville, Australia9 contributions
How long is needed to fully enjoy the salt mines? Would it be possible to do the kognigsee ferry and cable car first thing in the morning and have time to enjoy the mine?
seven881tw
Taipei, Taiwan37 contributions
The guided tour underground takes about 1 hour. Please plan about 1,5 to 2 hours including buying your ticket, getting changed, welcome and returning the miners' clothes. Book the tickets online first to avoid the line is a good way to save time and all you have to do is to arrive a bit earlier and enjoy.
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