Experience Salt

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Salt is a ubiquitous product in our daily lives, and has a multifaceted and fascinating history. This “white gold” has also helped to fundamentally shape Switzerland over the past two centuries. You can now explore this history on exciting excursions.

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Public guided tours of the Riburg Saltworks

Several public guided tours or walk-ins every week

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Public guided tours of the Schweizerhalle Saltworks

Several public guided tours or walk-ins every week

Our excursions

From Europe’s biggest wooden dome, to the cultural history of salt; from 50 kilometres of mine shafts and tunnels, to culinary adventures – come visit us for a great range of salt-based experiences.

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Visit the Bex Salt Mines

A journey to the heart of the salt mountain

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Experience salt at the Riburg Saltworks

Take a look behind the scenes at the saltworks where we ensure Switzerland has a sufficient supply of de-icing salt through the winter.

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Experience salt at the Schweizerhalle Saltworks

During this tour, you will find out how salt makes its way from beneath the ground and onto our plates, and why the Schweizerhalle Saltworks was crucial to Basel’s transformation into a pharma hub.

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Visit the "Die Salzkammer" Museum

At the "Die Salzkammer" Museum, you can learn about the role that salt has played in human history.

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Salzweg
Erlebnisse

Unterwegs auf dem historischen Salzweg

 
Charlet
Aus dem Leben

Success Story: die Bäckerei Charlet und Sel des Alpes

 
Fettbrand im Grill
Tipps und Tricks

Can I use salt to extinguish a grease fire in my barbeque?