Hallstatt: Your holiday place in Austria
Holiday in the World Heritage Region
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 and spend an exciting holiday among mountains and lakes with events and culture along with a lot of nature in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. We look forward to your visit!
Most wanted: You have to see these sights in Hallstatt!
The experience for the whole family! Daily tours through the Salt Mine in Hallstatt - A place to be!
Feel the magic of bygone days and immerse yourself in a magical realm of glistening salt crystals, mysterious mine tunnels, where history comes alive.
From next Sat: “Skywalk“ Hallstatt
Everyone needs a bit of excitement! 360 meters above the rooftops of Hallstatt: The spectacular viewing platform "World Heritage View" on the Salzberg (salt mountain). A must to be experienced!
Hallstatt photo point / Instagram Hotspots
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 Charnel House
With over 1200 skulls (more than 600 of which are painted and sorted by family), this small chapel is one of the most popular locations with visitors to Hallstatt.
MoMountains full of possibilities untains full of possibilities - Winter sports paradise Salzkammergut
Easter in Sight! Spring Awakening in the Salzkammergut - Unforgettable Sights & Varied Events
It smells like spring, the birds are singing. Warming rays of sun tickle the tip of your nose. Colorful harbingers of spring sprout from the ground. A special kind of Easter magic is all around us in the Salzkammergut region and offers a varied program for the whole family.
Snowshoeing in the Salzkammergut - Nature. Peace and tranquillity. Pure relaxation.
We walk on snowshoes through snow-covered nature. The silence is broken only by the crunch of the snow under our feet. Breathe deeply and enjoy the moment - a dream! Let yourself be enchanted by a unique panorama in the middle of the mountains!
Skiing and snowboarding
The longing for exciting adventures and quiet, unique moments when looking at the beautiful nature between picturesque lakes and the brilliant mountain scenery. Varied and genuine. A wide range of possibilities for relaxation and active experiences. Check it out.
Thrilling "5fingers viewing platform" in winter
Not for the faint-hearted! The "5fingers" offer adrenaline kicks at the highest level - even in winter. One of the most spectacular viewing platforms in the Alps juts out like a hand over a 400 meter deep abyss.
Event calender & Highlights
34th Int. Sparkassen Lake Hallstatt Half-Marathon 2023 - Already registered?
Back to the roots! After the autumn excursion, the sporting event will once again take place in spring: on 23rd April 2023, the starting signal will be given for the 34th edition of the running event.
Hubert von Goisern Open Air Hallstatt 2023
World musician Hubert von Goisern invites you to an unforgettable open air concert on romantic Lake Hallstatt. The event, scheduled for 2md of September 2023 in Hallstatt, will be the musical highlight of your holiday. Act now and purchase your tickets before they’re sold out!
Traditional Events in the Salzkammergut
Genuine and down-to-earth, varied and unusual - the traditional events in the Salzkammergut. This is how you get to know the country and its people! Come and see!
Art & Culture Events in the Salzkammergut
The best of classical music, poetry, jazz, Austropop, theatre and customs through to cabaret and operetta. The best cultural events in the Salzkammergut at a click. Always up to date!
Part of your Journey: Experience city tours
Daily Offer! Guided Tour of Hallstatt - We love to entertain you!
Experience the World Heritage Site in a very special way: On a flexible guided tour through the historic centre. Simply register now and experience history up close. You can't get more live than that.
Village Tour ‘Hallstatt by Land, Hallstatt by Water’
Discover entirely new sides to Hallstatt during a tour by both land and water. This hour-long tour includes a trip aboard the historical salt ship, Navia. Reservations available. Only during nice weather. Only by prior reservation.
Guided tour of Hallstatt "World Heritage Tour" with schnapps tasting
A historical art robbery, a missing corpse and female "pack donkeys" are the ingredients for an historical tour through Hallstatt followed by a schnapps tasting - as a highlight. Cheers!
Endless hiking - experience nature sustainably
Sound of nature: Best of Hiiking in the Salzkammergut - trails for every level
Summit happiness and deep valleys, shady beer gardens, fragrant meadows, culture & culinary delights along the way - that's hiking in the Salzkammergut. Nature lovers will find everything to please their hiking hearts. Get a breath of mountain air now!
Breakfast in an Alpine hut
Enjoy a special kind of breakfast. Take a seat and breathe in the early morning fresh air. Surrounded by pure alpine life, accompanied by the gentle ringing of cowbells, hereyou will find the ideal conditions to start your day.
Mountain Masses in the Salzkammergut
In the midst of untouched nature and centuries-old cultural landscapes, people find contemplation and tranquillity at numerous mountain masses and mountain services, and find comfort and gratitude in communal prayer.
Guided hikes
Feel as a team. Enjoy conversations, laugh and move, get out of breath, arrive together and look down into the valley and enjoy the wonderful views.
Active Holiday
One click: inspiration for active holidaysin the Salzkammergut
Hiking, climbing, water sports, mountain biking - the mountains of the Salzkammergut meet all the requirements for a varied active holiday from spring through summer to autumn. Whether calm or fast-paced - there is something for everyone. Guaranteed!
Mountain biking
Whether you ride a mountain bike to achieve sporting ambitions or for pure enjoyment, the Hallstatt is a bikers' paradise.
SUP – Stand-Up-Paddling on Lake Hallstatt
The world-famous view of Hallstatt, idyllic bathing spots, enjoyable stopovers - there is a lot to discover during stand-up paddling on Lake Hallstatt. An experience for both big and small water sports enthusiasts!
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing has become very popular in region Dachstein-Salzkammergut over the last number of years. And no wonder – there thousands of cliffs, bluffs and crags for climbers to test their skills.
Service & Information
Information: Anything you want to know – at a glance
Whether you plan on staying in the Dachstein Salzkammergut region for several days or a mere few hours, whether you travel by yourself or with friends and family – we supply detailed information for your visit in the Dachstein Salzkammergut region.
Hallstatt Tourist Office
Informative brochures and catalogues with great offers for any time of the year can be sent to you quickly and at no obligation.
Parking in Hallstatt
You might have noticed that the centre of Hallstatt is densely packed and the few existing parking lots are reserved for the local population.
Questions & Answers about Hallstatt
Our service for holidaymakers and guests during their visit to Hallstatt. Fast, easy and convenient to your request. You ask - we answer. The most important questions at a glance.