A school trip in Berchtesgaden
Are you looking for a suitable excursion destination with the whole school class?The Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is a good idea all year round.
The perfect destination for school groups
Whether as part of the curriculum, during a field trip, or combined with a hike, the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is the perfect destination for school groups. On a guided tour of the mine, students can expect a vibrant mix of hands-on experiences and educational insights. The tour is not affected by the weather, as the temperature underground is always 12 degrees Celsius.
A guided tour lasts about an hour; you should plan on spending about 1.5 to 2 hours in total. Visits are only possible as part of a guided tour. Like all guests, school groups are provided with coveralls for the tour.
Benefits of a school field trip to the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
interactive experience
A combination of learning and fun
entertaining education
A mysterious journey into another world
Reservations & Group Rates
Payment is made on-site at the ticket office.
Prices for 2026 - Groups of 20 or more
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Children/students up to 18 years old |
12,00 € |
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Adults |
23,50 € |
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1 free ticket for every 25 paying guests |
0,00 € |
Frequently Asked Questions
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At the scheduled time, please check in at the ticket counter, where your reservation confirmation will be exchanged for tickets. After that, all guests will be provided with overalls.
The tour begins with a ride on the mine railway; if desired, a class photo can be taken here. You will then travel about 650 meters into the mountain on the mine railway. Underground, numerous highlights await you, including the mine railway itself, two spectacular miners’ slides (a photo is taken automatically on the first one), the impressive Mirror Lake, a movie theater, and the Magical Salt Room.
Restrooms are available on site. There are also lockers for small items of luggage, which are suitable for backpacks.
After the tour, everyone will take the mine train. Afterward, all participants will return their coveralls to the cloakroom.
Photos taken during the tour can be purchased in the coat check area. In addition, the salt shop invites you to browse and offers a lovely selection of souvenirs and salt products.
How is salt mined and what is the significance of salt for the region?
The pupils find answers to these and many other questions with playful ease in the Berchtesgaden salt mine.Here you can experience salt up close.Go deep into the mountain with an active miner – an adventure that no one will forget in a hurry.
In addition to the visit to the salt mine
The SaltExperienceTrail offers school groups an ideal opportunity to explore the topic of salt in a fun and engaging way above ground. This varied trail provides interesting facts about salt, nature, and the region, and is the perfect complement to a guided tour of the salt mine—whether before or after the visit.
Directions
Whether by train, bus, or car, the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is the perfect destination for a day trip from many nearby cities. We are 150 km from Munich, 27 km from Salzburg, and just 18 km from Bad Reichenhall.
Parking for tour buses
There are 6 bus parking spaces available in front of our visitor center. If these are occupied, you can park in the paid parking lot at Salzburger Straße 24.
Bus line 840 takes you from the Berchtesgaden bus station to our “Salzbergwerk” stop in about 5 minutes. From there, it’s just a short 250-meter walk to the visitor entrance.
Bus line 840: Berchtesgaden – Marktschellenberg – Salzburg and back
Free bus parking is available on the street directly in front of the salt mine ticket office, at Bergwerkstr. 83, 83471 Berchtesgaden
The visitor parking lot is located at Salzburgerstr. 24, 83471 Berchtesgaden. This paid bus parking lot is operated by Contipark.
