Hallstatt

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Hallstatt featuring a sunset, mountains and heritage elements
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Hallstatt
Hallstatt featuring a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and mountains
Hallstatt which includes tranquil scenes, hiking or walking and mountains

Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square.

Of all the scenic views, lakes and villages that comprise Austria’s Salzkammergut region, the village of Hallstatt is probably the most beautiful and quaint. With a history going back almost 7,000 years, it is also a treasure trove for archaeologists and is internationally recognised as a cultural world heritage site. 

Most visitors like to come during the warmer months, but in fall the landscape takes on a decidedly mystical quality, making the region around Hallstatt perfect for hiking tours and providing more great photo opportunities. In winter, Hallstatt is also a good base for the nearby ski-resort Krippenstein. 

Take a ride out onto Lake Hallstatt with one of the local wooden Plaette (rowboats) and look back on the village to capture one of the most photographed vistas in Austria. Nestled between the shore and the steep Dachstein Massiv mountains in the background, there is so little building space that some houses are accessible only via the lake and the buidlings are neatly stacked one atop of the other. The colourful facades greet visitors arriving by ferry from the train station on the opposite lake shore.

Locals in Hallstatt still cherish old Austrian traditions, such as the annual Corpus Christi procession on Lake Hallstatt. At “Dirndl to Go,” you can try on or rent a variety of popular traditional Austrian costumes (Dirndl).

Apart from sights such as the 15h-century Pfarrkirche (Parish Church) and the adjacent “Beinhaus,” Hallstatt is most famous for the “Salzwelten” (salt deposits), located about 1,640 feet (500 metre) above the town itself. These rich deposits probably drew the first settlers here in the Stone Age. The mining shafts from the Bronze Age are said to be among the oldest in the world. At the Salzwelten, explore the old mining tunnels and gain insights into mining techniques used throughout the ages. 

The discovery of a nearby cemetery yielded so many finds for the period from 800-600 BC, that the Celtic culture of the era was named the Hallstatt Civilization. Finds from the site can be seen at the World Heritage Museum.

Hallstatt is located in Austria’s Salzkammergut (Lake District) and is about an hour’s drive to the east of Salzburg.

Heritage Hotel Hallstatt
Heritage Hotel Hallstatt
4 out of 5
Landungsplatz 101, Hallstatt, Upper Austria
The price is S$372 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$372
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hallstatt. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"great location. Just a few steps away to the boat station. Quite and clean. Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Heritage Hotel Hallstatt
Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
4 out of 5
Dr. Friedrich-Morton-Weg 24, Hallstatt, Salzburg
The price is S$491 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$491
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Hallstatt. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hallstatt Central Square and Hallstatt ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)
"Perfect location - overlooking the lake and village"

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Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
2 out of 5
Obertraun 169, Obertraun, Oberösterreich
The price is S$223 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$223
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Obertraun. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (434 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful. Great location right on the lake and close to the train station. The staff was lovely. Breakfast was delicious. The bed was very comfy. Will absolutely stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
4 out of 5
Dr. Friedrich-Morton-Weg 24, Hallstatt, Salzburg
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Hallstatt. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hallstatt Central Square and Hallstatt ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)
"Perfect location - overlooking the lake and village"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only
HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
3.5 out of 5
Schmiedgasse 15, Bad Goisern, Oberösterreich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bad Goisern. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Hallstatt Central ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Loved absolutely everything - nice, clean, well organized, easy to follow instructions….. Definitely coming back. We only wish we knew about air conditioning as it was very warm at night."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
MONDI Appartements am Grundlsee
MONDI Appartements am Grundlsee
4 out of 5
Archkogl 31, Grundlsee, Steiermark
Stay at this 4-star spa apartment in Grundlsee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tressenstein and Kammerhof Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

MONDI Appartements am Grundlsee
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