Summer Excursion to the Old Salt Works
The Old Salt Works is the perfect excursion destination for families and culture enthusiasts looking for an exciting and educational summer outing.
Especially on hot summer days, the guided tour through the tunnels of the Old Salt Works is the perfect way to cool down. The temperature in the tunnels is a pleasant 12 degrees all year round.
Summer excursions in Bavaria are particularly attractive when they combine education and fun. The Old Salt Works offers the perfect combination.
Tip: In good weather, the nearby Royal Spa Garden in Bad Reichenhall invites you to take a relaxing stroll, while the historical ambience of the Old Salt Works offers a pleasant way to cool off. You can breathe in the alpine brine air in the spa garden and marvel at the variety of plants in a royal ambience, surrounded by fantastic mountain scenery.
Excursion in
Bad Weather
The Old Salt Works in Bad Reichenhall is worth a visit even in bad weather! The combination of the guided tour through the extensive tunnel system and the exhibition in the salt museum make the visit an educational excursion for the whole family.
The excursion destination does not depend on the weather and is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the history of salt mining in Bad Reichenhall, whether it is sunny or raining.
After the tour, the Salt Store offers an extensive range of the Bad Reichenhaller salt brand.
Family-Friendly Excursion
Children and adults alike can learn and be amazed here. After the guided tour through the underground tunnel system of the Old Salt Works, you can visit the Salt and Brand Museum in the main well house. Here you can learn more exciting facts about salt production and the history of Bad Reichenhall.
The guided tour through the hidden and widely ramified tunnels of the Old Salt Works is particularly popular with children and takes them into a hidden world far below the earth's surface. The educational content of the tour gives the whole family further insights into the world of salt.
Historical excursion in Bavaria
The history of the Old Salt Works dates back to the 7th century. The Bad Reichenhall brewing pans were first mentioned in writing in 696. The impressive architecture and the well-preserved machines from the 19th century make the tour an unforgettable historical experience.
Admire the technical achievements from the 19th century that are still in operation today and learn more about the important role that salt has played in history and how it has influenced life in the region.
The history of the Bad Reichenhall Old Salt Works dates back to the 7th century. In 696, the Bad Reichenhall brine pans (evaporation ponds) were mentioned in writing for the first time.
A natural, historic salt cave was discovered in 1795 during the construction of an experimental tunnel.
It is 280 square metres in size and five metres high and is now a real visitor highlight.
The water wheels of the Old Salt Works in Bad Reichenhall have been turning for over 170 years – without interruption.
