museum in Hallein

Keltenmuseum Hallein

Also known as Museum of the Celts; Celtic Museum Hallein

Most Salzburg day-trippers stop at the salt mine and never make it to the museum fifteen minutes away that explains why the mine existed in the first place.

The Keltenmuseum Hallein holds one of Europe’s largest Celtic artifact collections from the Duerrnberg salt mines, including salt-preserved textiles, wooden tools, and metalwork from 2,500 years ago. Admission EUR 9 adults. Open daily April to October, Tuesday to Sunday in winter; check keltenmuseum.at for hours. Hallein is 15 minutes south of Salzburg by regional train. Combine with the Salzwelten mine tour on the Duerrnberg above town for the full Celtic salt culture picture.

Type
museum
Destination
Hallein
Cost
Paid entry
Era
Baroque (building); Iron Age (collection)
Address
Pflegerplatz 5, 5400 Hallein
Coordinates
47.6834, 13.0935
Official website
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