Bad weather in Bavaria?The ideal destination
Bad weather on your day off? No problem. Bavaria offers a wealth of activities in case of bad weather. One of the most outstanding excursion destinations is the Berchtesgaden salt mine.
A trip
in all weathers
Everybody knows this: It's pouring with rain and you're still looking for the ideal bad-weather alternative for an outing. The sun hasn't been shining in winter for days and the chances of plus temperatures are close to zero? With all these weather capers, the Berchtesgaden salt mine is just the place for you. A guided tour through the mine will not only make you forget the bad weather, but promises a good mix of experience, fascination and mysticism.
Experience the salt mine
The first experience awaits you right at the beginning of the tour. On the mine train, it's "hold on and be amazed" as you go deep into the mountain. The miners' slides, up to 40 metres long, promise fun and variety.
A ride across the underground salt lake and the audiovisual productions will amaze everyone. Let the underground world take effect on you and learn exciting background information about salt mining and the work in the mine.
Winter in Bavaria – it's always above zero here
The practicalities of a mine tour: It's always a constant+ 12 degrees Celsius here – even in frosty below-zero temperatures. This makes the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine the ideal winter excursion destination in Bavaria.
Regardless of the weather outside, the underground world of the salt mine offers an impressive and enchanting atmosphere. And compared to a classic museum visit, here you can experience history, culture and technology up close.