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.
Winter time
Enjoy winter the pleasant way
If you love nature, you can experience the romantic side of the cold season.
» On foot in the winter
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.
» Ski & snowboard
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is considered to be one of the healthiest sports. And of course cross-country skiing is probably some of the best there is.
» Cross-country skiing
Top Sights
Time Travel
The museum has a largest collection of finds from the Hallstatt period in Austria
» Cultural Heritage Museum
Stone and fossil grinding/exhibition in Gosau
The Gapp Family have worked in Gosau for several generations as marble and stone grinders (the only business in the whole of Austria).
» Witness of the past
The Neuwildenstein Stately Home
The Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus is described as a show place for local handicrafts
» The Neuwildenstein Stately Home
Top Events
Every second counts!
30th March 2012:The ultimate retro ski race.Revived from the 50's and 60's when it was contested by the likes of ski legends such Willi Bogner.
» The ultimate retro ski race
Ready for the challenge?
Online registration for the 2012 annual Hallstatt Lake Half-Marathon reopened.
» Hallstatt Lake Half-Marathon
Corpus Christi procession on the lake
Thursday 7 June 2012: Colourful Corpus Christi procession on the lake of Hallstatt
» Corpus Christi procession on the lake
Mystical concerts in the ice
Every year in August, the Parsifal Dome at the Dachstein ice caves, is transformed into a unique concert hall.
» Classical Music on Ice
Feel the mystic of the mountains!
Lucky spot hikes in Gosau: On Fri., 26.10.12 the yearly hike will take us to the lucky spots in the Gosaulacke.
» Hike to a happiness-bringing location on Bank Holiday
What's going on in the area?
Discover the varied events that are offered the whole year in the region of Dachstein Salzkammergut
» Eventhighlights
Did you know...?
Our team
Our Team is pleased to help you - don't hesitate to contact us.
» Hallstatt Tourist Office
Free Ski bus shuttle
Stress less skiing – just take the free ski shuttle
» Let us take you to the ski piste for free
Hiking around Lake Hallstatt
Enjoy the sunny summer when hiking during your holidays in Hallstatt and follow nature’s trail.
» Hiking