Private Tour
Hallstatt, Lake District and the Salt Mine
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
On this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg, you will not only experience the natural beauty of the Lake District including a visit of Schloss Fuschl at the Lake Fuschl and one of the most famous lake villages of the World, the World Heritage Village Hallstatt you will also visit the Salt Mine of Hallein. Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of the Celts on a tour of the Hallein Salt Mine. This is the mine where the Celts began mining salt in 600 BC and where the prince archbishops of Salzburg later got their white gold from.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Be ready for pickup at 09.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your comfortable touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous ‘Salzkammergut’ lake region has to offer. After a short drive from Salzburg, you’ll reach the castle of Fuschl. Capture a picture of the castle of Fuschl with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
St Gilgen Mozartplatz
The next highlight is Wolfgang Lake and the villages St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Capture a picture of St. Wolfgang from a great view point before arriving at the next town, in Bad Ischl. The drive will take you through Bad Ischl, which is famous for the “Kaiser” (Emperor) Villa and the Café Zauner, and on to Bad Goisern and Hallstatt.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Luxury transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class van with air conditioning
Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Salt Mine/ entrance Fee - Adult, Salzwelten Salzburg
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tours with a great guide, a must-do if you’re visiting Salzburg.
stuartsX8499AP,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two days with Patrick and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. We were treated to a great cross section of the big attractions in the area along with a taste of the less taken paths for some genuine local flavour - it was all super interesting and there wasn’t a wasted minute. Patrick is a wonderful guide who was not only full of information but also has a great sense of humour. He was also able to adapt to keep things interesting for three generations in the car which is never easy. Overall an excellent experience and a memorable few days!
Patrick's magical adventure
Gina S,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day! Beautiful weather, great photos, and lots of adventure! Thanks for a magical experience Patrick!
Great town and area
Moira R,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great place with fabulous scenery. The. town of Hallstatt is a lovely place to walk around. The lake is very scenic and the boat trips are very enjoyable. The visit to the salt mine, via the funicular, is well worth the visit.
Heaven on Earth
bills806,,May 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most beautiful village we've ever visited in 50 years of travel A photographer's dream, no target is boring. Visit the salt mine and view an underground wooden stairway constructed 7000 years ago. Every waterfall and stream, woven through the neighborhood, piques an interest. Problem is the day-trippers smoke constantly and the stench of barbequed tobacco wafts throughout the streets. Inconsideration from all the potential lung cancer recipients, but what do they care?
AMAZING
victorianE7365CU,,Feb 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! The tour guide was absolutely fabulous and the town! Just WOW! Most stunning place I’ve ever been! Defo will go next time!
Highly recommend
oz7girl,,Dec 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience for our group of 6! Patrick kindly stopped at several beautiful lake view photo ops along the way before we went to the salt mine (entry fee not included) and Hallstat. Everyone had fun at the salt mine, and we enjoyed a nice meal overlooking the lake thanks to Patrick's recommendation in Hallstat, a charming little town. The door-to-door service from our Salzburg hotel was fantastic.
Fun Fun Fun -Educational and Exhilarating
donih,,Oct 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was absolutely amazing, funny, knowledgeable, and spoke both German and English. What an incredible experience- from putting on required pants and shirts and going into the mine and the wooden slides you take down. There are two of them. The second one is long and for me I was scared to death but leaned back on my husband and prayed it would go quick. It was fascinating and I am so glad I did it, despite being claustrophobic. The tour itself is wonderful and seeing the lake when you get to the bottom is just crazy amazing. I loved this and it was the highlight of our trip to Hallstatt. I definitely would not miss this. The walk up to the salt mines is steep and lots to see on the way. We loved the entire journey. I hope you found this helpful.
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