New salzwelt market store in Hallstatt: an experience for salt lovers!

New salzwelt market store in Hallstatt: an experience for salt lovers!

Hallstatt, Österreich - On July 18, 2025, a new salzwelt market shop was opened in Hallstatt. With a shop area of around 60 m², the shop offers high -quality salt products, souvenirs and regional gift ideas. This temporary location serves as a central point of contact for visitors during the renovation of the Salzbergbahn: inside who want to learn more about salt and the history of mining. The mayor of Hallstatt, Alexander Scheutz, emphasized the constructive cooperation with Salzwelten and Salinen Austria AG at the opening, which contributes significantly to this project. The event ended with regional delicacies and stimulating conversations between those present.

The new market shop is open every day and is a great way for locals and tourists to stock up on unique products from the region. If you want to learn more information and the current opening times, you can visit the website of Salzwelten at www.salzwelten.at .

a new wind for the Salzbergbahn

But that's just the beginning: the 44 -year -old Salzbergbahn in Hallstatt has to give way to a larger conversion. As the salt stains on their website, the existing railway is not only getting on, but also has high maintenance costs.

The Hallstatt population was informed about the plans on November 25, 2024 to introduce a new cable car. This will replace the existing funicular from 2026. The new railway is equipped with the latest technology by Doppelmayr and can transport from 24 to 60 people per trip. This is intended to take into account the growing requirements of tourism and better distribute the flow of visitors.

A barrier -free access is made possible by leveling and the design of the cable car is based on the cubic form of salt crystals. Construction is planned for spring 2025, whereby the operation of the old railway and the visit to the salt stains remain possible by August 31, 2025. From September 2025, however, Hallstatt will be closed for visitors because of the renovation work.

Another highlight will be the new valley station, which is designed by the architecture firm Hasenauer. Architects. This is designed generously and flooded with light and will offer a usable area of 1,600 m². A 280 m² flagship store is set up in the valley station, and visitors can look forward to a lookout terrace and a restaurant that should address both locals and tourists.

a long history of salt mining

The history of the salt mine goes far back and can be persecuted until 1816 when Royal Bavarian Salinen Councilor Georg von Reichenbach was commissioned to plan the solely line from Berchtesgaden to Bad Reichenhall. This solo line was technically groundbreaking and was an important connection for salt transport, as reported by the Salzbergwerke. It stays in operation until 1927 and still represents an interesting hiking trail today.

In Hallstatt, this tradition continues with the current renovation of the Salzbergbahn and the opening of the new market shop, which heralds an exciting time for both the local economy and the tourism industry.