Haven't been back since 2009 but hit the salt mines this time.
The Hallein Mines are fascinating, claustrophobic and when I posted them on FB, I received some thoughtful messages from people that had family in other salt in other countries, people responsible for implementing safety measures, safer machinary.
I can assure you, getting on that little train and heading over 400 meters into the mountain made me appreciate the meaning in those private messages all the more...
In order to get there you need to take a 45 minute drive outside Salzburg...the last pic on this post barely captures Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest', which is basically a restaurant open for a few months out of the calendar year.
This is one atmospheric place, a city and countryside I find as lovely as any
Today, one of the most civilized and gorgeous places on the planet.
