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Join us for an adventurous treasure hunt in the Altaussee salt mine!

The history of Altaussee salt mine: Of the Middle Ages, “Monuments Men” and 1.47 million m³ of brine

Graphic Novels Have Stories to Tell

Find out more about how Europe's art treasures were saved

Facts about the Altaussee Salt Mine: From miners' families to the Ghent Altarpiece

A Piece of History Resurfaces in Altaussee

The golden days of autumn invite us to go hiking. So, why not pay a visit to the “Via Salis” in Altaussee?

A story about the patron saint of miners in the Salzkammergut

A deep rooted mining tradition in Altaussee

Lean back and listen to the Advent wreath story.

How (or why) does a 1400-year-old fir tree end up inside the Altaussee salt mine? This is what we are about to explain in this blog article. Read on to learn the fascinating backstory…

Every year on December 4th, we hold a service in her honor at the Salzwelten Altaussee. But why exactly? Read on to learn all about the legend of Saint Barbara and why she is so important to mining and the Salzwelten.