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The Hallstatt Salt Mine & Skywalk
will reopen on 29th of August 2026.
Dear visitors, the wait is over. After a year of construction work on the Salzberg cable car, we are pleased to inform you that the Salt Mine — the oldest salt mine in the world — and the Skywalk above Hallstatt will reopen on 29th of August 2026. For those who cannot wait that long, the Hallstatt Salt Mine still offers a daily shuttle bus to the salt mine in Altaussee. You can find more information about this in the article below. See you in the Salzkammergut!
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Warning: Closed trails
Better to know before you go
Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut can be closed for various reasons. To help you prepare for your hike, we have set up a page with current road closures in the region. This will help you get to your destination without any detours or stress. Click here to visit the page...
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