Points of Interest in Kitzbühel

Not far from the town of Hallein, near Salzburg, are salt mines. The Dürnberg Mines, as they are called, are always full of curious tourists from all over the world. Salt has been mined here for a long time — the "white gold" that makes all food so delicious.

On the right bank of the River Inn, in one of the most picturesque spots in Tyrol, lies a tiny settlement — Rattenberg, which proudly holds the status of Austria's smallest town. The population of Rattenberg is only 443, but the town has a pleasant atmosphere.

Once you're in the heart of the Alps — green or snowy (depending on your luck) Tyrol — don't miss a trip to the silver mines of Schwaz. Schwaz is a small town at the foot of the Karwendel mountain range.

The city of festivals has remained faithful to the memory of its legendary resident by keeping its museum in excellent condition. There are clavichords, a harpsichord and a small violin belonging to Wolfgang Amadeus, as well as numerous paintings by the artist Joseph Lange, depicting the composer ...

Alpeniglu offers guided tours in several languages every half hour, during which the guide explains the ice-making process, the sculptures displayed in the huts and the craftsmen who created these masterpieces. The themes of the compositions change every year.

If you visit Mirabel Palace in spring, summer or autumn, you'll be able to enjoy the beauty of the building and the park, take photographs, and the children can relax in their own way by running through the alleys.

The Berchtesgaden salt mine began operations in the mid-16th century. At first, the work was done by hand — huge sacks of salt were carried out of the mine on carts. At the beginning of the 19th century, the work of a salt miner was mechanised — the first wooden pipeline was used.