Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden - Bayern, Germany - Salt Pans and Mines on Waymarking.com

[DE] Die Geschichte des Salzbergbaus in Berchtesgaden geht bis in 12. Jahrhundert zurück. Die heutige Salzmine wurde 1517 gegründet und wird auch heutzutage noch ausgebeutet. Das Salz wird gewonnen, indem Hohlräume im salzhaltigen Gestein mit Wasser geflutet werden. Das Salz wird später aus der so entstandenen Sole gewonnen.
Das Berkwerk bietet eine schöne Besuchertour an, die auch für Kinder gut geeignet ist.

[EN] The history of salt mining in Berchtesgaden dates back to the 12th century. Today's salt mine was founded in 1517 and is exploited until today. The salt is brought down by flooding cavities in the salt-containing rock with freshwater. The salt is later extracted from the thus created brine (mud-flushing).
There is an interesing visitors' tour available which is also very well suited for children.

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