Hallstatt: Your holiday place in Austria
Millionfold photographed – once copied – never reached
The village Hallstatt is such an unbelievably spectacular place that even the Chinese have created a copy of the ancient salt mine village. But only in the original will you discover this truly unique culture with such a history all in a breath-taking mountain setting. The market municipality was already inhabited in the 1st millenium before Christ: during this period - the iron age - the civilization flourished. The following pages you will discover all there is to make your vacation in Hallstatt an unforgetable one. Find hotels in Hallstatt online for your holidays in the Dachstein Salzkammergut province of Austria.
Top Sights
Hallstatt photo point
The photo point, which is just a short walk from the market square, is one of the world's most beautiful motives. Millions of people have already been photographed against the stunning backdrop.
» Hallstatt photo point
Large skull collection
Visit the ossuary of the Catholic Church of Hallstatt. Here, skulls and skeletal bones of the deceased are stored - the majority of the skulls are artfully painted and labeled.
» Catholic church, cemetery and ossuary in Hallstatt
"The Man in the Salt"
On the trail of the "Man in Salt" in the oldest salt mine in the world. Going through tunnels which have been hand dug by people over 3000 years ago. A Family Experience!
» Hallstatt Salt Worlds
The cream of the crop
Guided tours through Hallstatt
Very Monday at 17.00: This tour, through the historic centre of Hallstatt, promises to be a walkabout with a difference: Besides the historical information there are numerous stories that cannot be found in any book or internet portal.
» Village tours through Hallstatt
Corpus Christi procession
The special holiday on 30th May 2013 begins with a service in the Catholic parish church and is continued at the festively decorated market square. The highlight is the colorful procession on Lake Hallstatt.
» Corpus Christi procession on the lake
Traditional evening in Hallstatt
Two hours of folklore and fun with sensational folk dances, rustic Schuhplattler and the indigenous sound of alpine music in the uniquely beautiful scenery of Hallstatt.
» Heimatabend – Traditional evening in Hallstatt
Hallstatt summer concert
Romantic and unforgettable! Concerts on Lake Hallstatt and the picturesque market square. The highlight in your holiday in Austria.
» Hallstatt summer concert
Classic Summer in Hallstatt
From of 27th July until 17th August 2013 the summer will be highly musical due to the concert series "Hallstatt Classics" which will spoil visitors to Austria with first class classical music!
» Classic summer in Hallstatt
Challenge for extreme swimmers
The third “Lake Hallstatt swimming marathon” takes place on Saturday 3rd August 2013, in the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. The Challenge of the Year!
» Lake Hallstatt swimming marathon 2013
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Pleasant paths, rugged rocks
Out of town, into nature: Tie your boots, pack your rucksack and just start hiking aroind Lake Hallstatt
» Hiking
E-Biking around Lake Hallstatt
Discover the region by E-Bike or Pedelec. Follow the well-established cycle and mountain bike trails throughout World Heritage region
» E-Biking in Austria
Dive Adventures
The crystal clear mountain lakes of Gosau and Hallstatt are amongst the most attractive diving areas in Europe. That is what makes diving in the Salzkammergut so appealing.
» I want to dive
Winter time
Holiday on Snow
Discover the region around Lake Hallstatt at the Winter Time. Skiing, powder snow and more…
» Winterholidays in Austria´s mountains
Snow boot hiking
Discover nature with snowshoes on your feet: Enjoy the peaceful and quiet winter landscape, discover untouched nature and immerse yourself in the magic winter wonderlands far away from any hustle and bustle.
» Snowshoeing in World Heritage
Pure winter sports fun
Pros and advanced skiers, beginners and those new to snow - for all of these has the right conditions to enjoy their skiing holiday.
» Powder snow, Skiing & Snowboarding around Lake Hallstatt
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