--- title: Salzturm url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029167/salzturm.html" description: The salt tower on the Kirchenberg has a 12-sided pyramid roof. The inscription plaque made of Adnet marble dates from 1930.The salt tower was used, among other things, to regulate traffic on the salt road. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Salzturm Salzturm ========== Mauthausen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229207/751DBAD07001FAF44A9AF1251B867FD2B448841AA87B7E8D431DD806BC6A6376/der-salzturm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229208/6EBA2B2F53328D89904049474080CFBFD86C2646BB2A8EBCA4546833020405D4/prachatice-2021.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229209/FF46FB52FF7CB6199BB22A6B97C6CCBF294D3C3769F17A48520E779836BAECAE/prachatice-im-jahre-2021.jpg) Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Salt tower in Mauthausen: A small, old building with a traditionally shaped roof and a weathercock at the top. It is surrounded by lush vegetation, with trees and bushes climbing up the façade. There is a dark window in the wall.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229207/751DBAD07001FAF44A9AF1251B867FD2B448841AA87B7E8D431DD806BC6A6376/der-salzturm.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229207/751DBAD07001FAF44A9AF1251B867FD2B448841AA87B7E8D431DD806BC6A6376/der-salzturm.jpg) Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Salt tower in Mauthausen: A multi-storey, historic building with a clock tower and ornately decorated facades dominates the picture. In front of it are several cars in a car park in a picturesque urban setting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229208/6EBA2B2F53328D89904049474080CFBFD86C2646BB2A8EBCA4546833020405D4/prachatice-2021.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229208/6EBA2B2F53328D89904049474080CFBFD86C2646BB2A8EBCA4546833020405D4/prachatice-2021.jpg) Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Salt Tower in Mauthausen: A multi-storey building with red roofs and a terrace with seating. The building has traditional architecture and is surrounded by cobblestones. It looks inviting and cosy.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229209/FF46FB52FF7CB6199BB22A6B97C6CCBF294D3C3769F17A48520E779836BAECAE/prachatice-im-jahre-2021.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229209/FF46FB52FF7CB6199BB22A6B97C6CCBF294D3C3769F17A48520E779836BAECAE/prachatice-im-jahre-2021.jpg) Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Salt tower in Mauthausen: A multi-storey building with an elaborate façade design. The outer walls are decorated with colourful frescoes and ornaments. There are numerous windows with arches in the upper area. The entrance is marked by a stone portal with the words "MUZEUM" above it.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229210/40E09C621C6E46753669DF01D6BBCE8C9213071E2ABDBCCFDF4600C2DC503DF9/museum-in-prachatice.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229210/40E09C621C6E46753669DF01D6BBCE8C9213071E2ABDBCCFDF4600C2DC503DF9/museum-in-prachatice.jpg) Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Salt tower in Mauthausen: A historic building with striking architecture, surrounded by cars on a cobbled square. Several storeys, a high tower and decorative elements characterise the façade of the building, which is located in an urban setting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229211/137F7990196A051A4597E88882FED47105018506181BB7E5553A5759109FC8B3/prachatice-im-jahre-2021.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229211/137F7990196A051A4597E88882FED47105018506181BB7E5553A5759109FC8B3/prachatice-im-jahre-2021.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Kirchenberg 7 4310 Mauthausen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchenberg%207%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchenberg%207%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2397881&lon=14.5191376&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The **salt tower** on the Kirchenberg has a 12-sided pyramid roof. The inscription plaque made of Adnet marble dates from 1930. The salt tower was used, among other things, to regulate traffic on the salt road. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Kirchenberg, formerly the salt road** From around 1000, the (lower) **Goldener Steig** was the most important trade route from Passau to **Prachatice**, the **twin town of Mauthausen** since 1991. Up to **Passau** , **salt** was mainly transported down the Inn on boats, then on horse-drawn carts to Prachatice, Winterberg/Vimperk or Finsterau-Buchwald (=upper Goldener Steig). Up to 1,300 horses arrived in Prachatice every week. The **Thirty Years' War** broke out in **1618** . Right at the beginning, Prachatice supported the Protestant Bohemian estates. An imperial punitive action interrupted the salt trade and thus prosperity. After another brief period of prosperity, **Emperor Leopold I** introduced the salt monopoly in **1692**. From this point onwards, salt was transported from Gmunden via **Mauthausen** to **Budweis** . Prachatice sank into economic insignificance, while Budweis flourished. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Salzturm** Kirchenberg 7 4310 Mauthausen Phone +43 7238 2243Show no. 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