See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on this 4-hour trip from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, venture along the scenic Alpen Strasse as you wind through the Bavarian Alps. Suit up in traditional miners’ wear and descend into the salt mines dating back 450 years. Then, experience a unique raft sail along the salt lake in the mines’ grottos and hear the history and lore of the underground world. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour will conclude in Salzburg. The chronicle of salt mining in Berchtesgaden goes back to the 12th century. In 1193, salt mining starts on the Tuval near Schellenberg. In 1194, salt mining is mentioned on the Gollnbach in Berchtesgaden. Berchtesgaden remains an independent Prince-Provostry until 1803. By means of the Final Act of the Vienna Congress on 9 June 1815 and the Munich Agreement of 1816, it finally falls to Bavaria. Salt mining and salt works are integrated into the Königliche General-Bergwerks- und Salinenadministration (Royal General Mine and Salt Refinery Administration) in Munich.