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 Tours around an old salt mine |
Ramsauer Straße 3 Salzburg 5422 Austria +43 6132 2002400 |
Located some 20 minutes from Salzburg, Dürrnberg salt mine is one of central Europe's oldest mines. Although it was closed in 1977, the mine is still open to visitors. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and begins with a slide down to the depths of the mine - an experience in itself! The tour is extremely informative and explains all about the history of salt mining. A railway brings visitors back to the surface. There is also a small museum. Admission: Adulds EUR 16,50; children EUR 9,90; families EUR 34,70. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The many faces of Salzburg |
Hellbrunn Park Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 620808 500 http://www.smca.at/default.php... |
This museum, in the midst of Hellbrunner Schlosspark (Hellbrun Castle Park), is notable not least for its romantic surroundings. Constructed in 1615 as a hunting lodge for Archbishop Markus Sittikus, it now hosts the Folklore Museum—a part of Salzburg's municipal Carolino Augusteum Museum. Exhibitions showcasing the history of popular customs, traditions and religious beliefs are the centrepiece, although the so-called 'Perchten' (styled masks depicting Alpine demons) are arguably the most compelling. Masks such as these are often worn by those taking part in processions during the carnival period; they are traditionally meant to ward off the coming of winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural history and more |
Museumsplatz 5 Salzburg A-5020 Austria +43 662 842653-0 http://www.hausdernatur.at/ |
It takes at least half a day to visit this museum in the centre of Salzburg. On rainy days it gets very crowded, which can be a problem as the corridors are really narrow and some lead directly through the exhibition rooms. More than 80 rooms display exhibits including a reptile collection, an aquarium and an outer-space show. Some of the objects seem a bit old-fashioned in times of multimedia. But this place is really worth a visit, especially with children. If feeling exhausted after your visit you can take a snack in the café on top. admission: adults EUR 5; children EUR 3; Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Open-air museum |
Hasenweg Salzburg 5084 Austria +43 662 850011 http://www.freilichtmuseum.com |
Situated some 10km from Salzburg in the village of Großgmain, this open-air museum consists of some 50 historical farm buildings dating from the 15-20th century. Visitors can learn about ancient agricultural techniques and see how country people used to live in the days before electricity. Traditional music and dance is performed in the summer. From November until March the museum is closed but around Christmas from 26th of Dec. until 7th of Jan. it is open and visitors can take a romantic sleigh ride through the snow in the winter. Admission: adults EUR 7; children EUR 3,50; families EUR 14; Review © 2007, Wcities |
