Description:

The Salt Mountain Cultural Park offers visitors

• A guided trip down to a depth of 86 metres. Visitors can observe the interior of the galleries of the Salt Mountain, which were opened in 1997, and the full splendour and spectacular nature of the different folds and seams. A unique place in the world!
• A stroll around the former mining facilities: The museum area is located under the imposing headframe of the old mineshaft, which is known as Maria Teresa. It is an open space that features a presentation of the history of salt mining, the geology, mineralogy and the botany of this Site of Natural Interest: the Salt Valley of Cardona.

You can now visit the mineshaft machine building to observe a true jewel of industrial archaeology: the shaft’s machinery was designed and built by Alsthom (now known as Alstom) in the nineteen-twenties.  In the basement there is a photography exhibition.

The mining shaft building called “Albert” hosts the new audiovisual “Mining Soul”. An emotional tribute to the miners who worked and gave their lives.

The “Casa del Romero” is now home to the Salt Handicraft Centre, Art-Sal.  “La Botigueta” store, which offers a broad range of products and literature about Cardona, is located in the reception.

Opening hours 

Guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday.

Prices:

• Adults: 12’50 €
• Pensioners: 10€
• Children of 2 to 4 years: 3€
• Children of 5 to 11 years: 6€

Would you like to make a private visit with your group?

A private guided visit for you and your group! The Foundation offers the option of a guide service for specific groups upon prior reservation. The date and time of the guided visits are determined to suit the group and depend on the Foundation’s availability. Complete the following form. We will consider your request and get in touch with you within 48-72 hours at the most.

Audio guides service:

The Salt Mountain offers free audio guides service in Catalan, Spanish, English and French.

Good to know…

• Respect the limited capacity. The Salt Mountain has a limited capacity that is scrupulously observed in order to guarantee that it remains in good condition.
• Helmets must be worn by all visitors (including children and minors).
• Animals may not be brought into the complex.
• Baby pushchairs are not allowed in the mine.
• Temperature: 17ºC.
• As long as there is availability, tickets are purchased 30 minutes before the time of the start of the visit to leave enough time to provide the indications necessary
• Wear comfortable footwear.

Frequently asked questions…

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Accessibility:

• The Park has got a vehicle adapted for people with reduced mobility, upon request always. Please contact us in order to guarantee this service ([email protected] / 93 869 24 75). The itinerary along the galleries is done on foot or on the visitor’s wheelchair.
• The pavement of the interior of the galleries of the Salt Mountain might be uneven or a bit bumpy sometimes
• The entrance to the toilets and buildings of the Park are adapted to disbaled people.
• The route is adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Services:

• Shop “La Botigueta”
• Picnic area
• Free parking lot
• Educational Services building (check out information about space rental).