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 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!
Host of the week in Hallstatt
Holiday apartment “Haus am Bach“
Schnucklige FeWo zentral und ruhig gelegen. 2 Doppelzimmer, 1 Einzelzimmer. Mit Liegewiese und Parkplatz. Für Familien- oder Paarurlaub.
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Discover Hallstatt in Spring, Summer and Autumn
Hallstatt today!
Here you will find the most beautiful sights for your day trip to Hallstatt. Tips for an unforgettable visit to the World Heritage around the year. That´s new! Many sights with audio tracks! Check it out!
» Sights for day visitors to Hallstatt
Lakeside Festival of Sound
Under the motto "The Sound of Hallstatt", the world-famous lakeside town presents itself from its musical side. You can expect a varied musical program during your holiday in Hallstatt.
» The Sound of Hallstatt
Up to the sunrise on the mountain
Unique holiday experience for nature lovers, hikers or photographers. With delicious breakfast in a rustic mountain lodge. The Dachstein plateau is waiting for you! Get on-board ride along. See you on top!
» Sunrise on the Krippenstein
Medieval market in June
An impressive journey back in time to the "Knights of the Round Table". Lots of attractions are waiting for you. A weekend full of enjoyment in the Gosau open-air museum.
» Medieval market in Gosau
Workshop with Harri Stojka in Hallstatt 2018
End of August 2018 in the world-famous lakeside resort of Hallstatt - an unforgettable holiday with intoxicating music! Get informed with no obligation!
» Workshop with Harri Stojka in Hallstatt 2017
Guided tours at a glance
Tours of Hallstatt, individual guided tours, tours "underground", hiking tours, torchlight walks, imperial dine-around, tours through the salt mine and the ice cave and much more… Everything at one click!
» Village tours through Hallstatt
New: Boat & Bike Combi Ticket
Double the pleasure with just one ticket. The perfect mix of scenic boat ride and exciting bike tour. It could not be easier!
» Boat & Bike Combi Ticket
Corpus Christi on the Lake Hallstatt
Colourful Corpus Christi procession in the Catholic parish church, the romantic marketplace and the unique Lake Hallstatt. A truly "heavenly" experience!
» Corpus Christi procession on the lake
Early morning "Fuhr" trip on Lake Hallstatt
They say that the early bird catches the worm, so why stay in bed and miss an unforgettable sunrise over the breathtaking mountain scenery around the fjord-like Lake Hallstatt?
» Early morning "Fuhr" (punt) trip on Lake Hallstatt
Adventure Holidays around Lake Hallstatt
Hiking around Lake Hallstatt
Hiking in Hallstatt - a very special treat! Here you will find the most beautiful hiking trails, the most popular mountain huts and Alpine pastures, impressive landscapes, guided tours and numerous insider tips about in and around the Lake Hallstatt area.
» Hiking
Outdoor providers
Around Hallstatt you will find a selection of outdoor providers who offer you the possibility to experience an exciting and eventful holidays adventure around Lake hallstatt in Austria.
» Outdoor providers
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.
» Geführte Wanderungen im Welterbe
A climbing paradise for beginners and the experienced
Rugged rock faces, ridges and turrets - the magical fascination can be felt immediately. Whether you are a newcomer, an experienced mountaineer or a passionate climber – you will find it around Lake Hallstatt.
» Rock Climbing
Mountain biking
Whether you ride a mountain bike to achieve sporting ambitions or for pure enjoyment, the Hallstatt is a bikers' paradise.
» Mountain Bike Tours
Canyoning around Lake Hallstatt
Sometimes wild, sometimes picturesque - definitely natural! Beautiful gorges & canyons and many new experiences and adventures await you while canyoning in the World Heritage.
» Canyoning
Kayaking and Canoeing
Whether sporty or comfortable on the safe side, kayaking is certainly one of the best forms of transportation on the calm waters of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut.
» Kayaking and Canoeing
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
Bathing at Lake Hallstatt
Whether it is after a wonderful hike in the mountains, a day trip or simply a swimming day with the whole family - we offer bathing fun to suit every taste.
» Bathing in the Salzkammergut
Service & Information
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. We look forward to your call and will be happy to give you advice and further information personally with NEWS from the Dachstein Salzkammergut-region.
» Hallstatt Tourist Office
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You will hear it first here. Always up-to-date. Do not miss anything. Always have your finger on the pulse of time. The World Heritage region at its fastest.
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Parking in Hallstatt
You might have noticed that the centre of Hallstatt is densely packed and the few existing arking lots are reserved for the local population.
» Parking
Winter holiday in Hallstatt: A fairytale in white
Holiday on Snow
Discover the region around Lake Hallstatt at the Winter Time. Skiing, powder snow and more…
» Winterholidays in Austria´s mountains
Walking through the winter wonderland
Winter holidays do not always have to be about skiing. Those who enjoy nature, whilst hiking in summer, will also enjoy winter hiking. Here you will find the most beautiful winter hiking trails around Lake Hallstatt.
» Winter hiking in Hallstatt
A Winters walk on the Salzberg
Fairytale landscapes high above Hallstatt. With thrills on the Skywalk and culinary delights in the Rudolfsturm. For all those looking for short excursion routes. A "must" during your wintry Hallstatt visit.
» A Winters walk to the Skywalk
World Heritage & history at a glance
History & World Heritage
Since living memory it was the salt which provided the wealth for the Inner Salzkammergut. The salt is the basis for the typical ancient customs and interesting cultural peculiarities.
» World Heritage region & history of Hallstatt
World Heritage museum Hallstatt
How did the people of Hallstatt live in the past? How did they earn their crust? The answers to these and other questions will be provided on a journey through time of the extra class in the heart of Hallstatt. Open all year!
» World Heritage Museum Hallstatt
Customs & traditions
Would you like to know more about tradition and customs? Here you can find out more about individual events and authentic folk culture. Interesting trivialities not found in any travel guide.
» Customs and traditions
