Hallstatt, Austria

Is One Day for Hallstatt Enough?

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Top Things to Do in Hallstatt, Austria

Explore the Village

One of the best things to do in Hallstatt is to walk through and explore the picturesque village itself. There are incredible views around every corner you turn; pastel-coloured gingerbread houses, and wooden chalets built into the mountainsides. It’s the perfect place for a stroll and to take some photos. Find out more here.

Take THE Postcard Photo of Hallstatt

This (above photo) is the classic view of Hallstatt and I have to say (after having found all the town’s viewpoints) it is probably the most stunning. To find it's exact location click through here.

Visit the Hallstatt Ossuary

During the Middle Ages, as cemetery space became limited, they started digging under Pfarrkirche Maria am Berg church to create more space to bury the dead and it looks like most of these skeletons have been there since. While the Skull Chapel might not be the prettiest thing to see in Hallstatt it certainly is an intriguing sight.

Take in Views from Hallstatt Skywalk

Hallstatt Skywalk is a viewing platform located on top of a mountain just above Hallstatt. The viewing platform itself actually juts out from the mountaintop creating a sensation that you’re walking in the air. Get unrivalled panoramic views of the enchanting Hallstätter See and the surrounding mountains.

Visit the Hallstatt Salt Mine

Hallstatt is actually home to one of the oldest salt mines in the world. Salzwelten Hallstatt is some 7,000 years old and throughout history salt was the area’s largest export which allowed this region to prosper. Today visitors can tour the still-operating salt mine and discover its history and the salt mining process. F ind out more here.

Enjoy Dachstein Mountain

Dachstein Krippenstein with a mountain park located just south-east of Hallstatt town. The park has so many different activities on offer for visitors of all ages and what you do here will also depend on the season that you visit. Find out more here.

Happy Travels!

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