Enchanting cultural city Hallein
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Enchanting cultural city Hallein
From the old saltworks to Gruber’s grave.
S-Bahn line 3 leads right into the center of salt, culture, and a touch of Hallein tradition. The town with its special charm is home to the once most productive saltworks in the Eastern Alpine region on the Pernerinsel – right in the Salzach.
Stroll further towards the bridge and you’ll find the next historical highlight, the Celtic Museum. The salt trade of the Celts, finds from the Iron Age, and the historical salt production are vividly presented there. Pause for a moment at Schifferplatz on the Salzach and think back to the time when there was still salt shipping here and heavily loaded watercraft navigated the Salzach. Exciting! What would life be without salt in the soup! The cozy stone bench in front of the picturesque house (Silent Night Museum) and the grave of F. X. Gruber awaits its visitors. The wrought iron enclosed gravesite next to the Hallein parish church is the only remaining one from the cemetery that was closed in 1882. Those interested in beer culture and local delicacies who want to take a longer walk should definitely not miss the Hofbräu Kaltenhausen brewery inn.
easy
1h 30min
3.72 km
Family-friendly
Stroller-friendly
A to B
Hallein
Seasons
Directions
From the station there is a historic old town walking route through Hallein. Depending on how long you linger at the numerous sights, it takes about 1 to 3 hours to complete.
Information & contact
Tourism Association Hallein / Bad Dürrnberg
Mauttorpromenade 6
5400 Hallein
Tel.: +43 (0)6245 85394
Image credit: SalzburgLand Tourismus
By public transport
It doesn't get any shorter: 24 minutes from Salzburg main station with S-Bahn line 3 to the old town of Hallein. If you come from the opposite direction, take the same line from Bischofshofen. If you prefer the bus, take lines 160 or 170.
Timetable information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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