"Hallstatt, a hidden gem." a Hallstatt Travel Page by dabidc

We had set off from St Gilgen to escape the two days of cloud and had headed south towards St johann in Pongau, had explored the entarncing lake south of Wagrau-in and then wandered to the northeast.

Following the less tarvelled roads we passed through Annaberg and later Gosau and then turned south to reach Hallstatt. The approach road took us into a tunnel and suddenly a parking area above the village.

It was time to explore. We climbed down a series of wooden stairs and came to the church with the charnel house. A glimpse and we decided we could find some place more pleasant.

A picture perfect day for visiting and taking photos. What could be better in such a photogenic place.

Inside the Dachstein in the background there are Ice caves and also a cable car to take you to the higher levels for hikes or hang gliding flights to soar across the lake and among the mountains.

( see Dachstein page) .

The village or town of Hallstatt is built on an alluvial plain deposited over the centuries by the Muhlbach stream that cascades from a steep hillside above the town.

High on the hillside isa Salt mine which can be visited , following a cable car ride and a walk to the entrance. The mining of salt has been carried on for many centuries.