"Historical, magical, beautiful" Hallstatt by nhcram

Hallstatt Travel Guide: 225 reviews and 719 photos

Captivating Hallstatt

Hallstatt is one of those places that you would never tire of visiting. The magical and historical little town sits at the bottom of the magnificent Dachstein mountain in the Salzkammergut region of Austria.
It has been designated a world heritage site beause of its' important archaeological sites and the mountain backdrop of caves and peaks. Salt is also one of the areas main features and has been extracted from there since the bronze age period. It is know as 'White Gold'
There are also charming little houses with their typical wooden verandas.

Last visit to Hallstatt: Dec 2007
Intro Updated Feb 15, 2008
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Reviews (8)

Photographers delight Things to Do (5)

Often clothed in a mist or with low cloud Halstatt must be a photographers dream. This picture was actually taken about... more travel advice

Catholic church in Hallstatt Things to Do (5)

There are two churches in Hallstatt and this simple Catholic church at the far end of Halstatt is as unassuming as it is... more travel advice

Beautiful building that houses old museum - Hallstatt

Old house/museum Things to Do (5)

This old museum in Halstatt is a like a journey through time showing paintings ceramics and ofcourse examples of the... more travel advice

Lovely view from restaurant Restaurants (1)

We had coffee here twice on our visit and came to this local hotel. There is a large restaurant at the back which has... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Christmas in Hallstatt

Transportation (1)
Easy route in the summer especially

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davesut May 8, 2011 at 6:17 AM

Great tips an wonderful photos. This looks a beautiful place, very atmospheric in winter.
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chiara76 Jul 19, 2010 at 12:12 AM

We have been there last year and in my opinion the whole reagion Salzkammergut is worth to see it. I like this town, too. We have been to Celtic Museum there and also had a great trip to the mine.
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diosh Jul 5, 2008 at 3:05 PM

I remember those skulls, from my visit, ages ago! All with their names written on them.Stunning town. xx
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iris2002 Mar 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM

seeeee.... now I'm gonna go all homesick, sniff, sniff ;) x
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y2ketan2007 Mar 13, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Natalie,your Hallstatt page is outstanding. Each Austrian town and village has a distinct character of it's own and yet all of them integrate seamlessly to make an amazingly beautiful country. Hope you are doing fine.Warm regards , Ketan.
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poons Feb 20, 2008 at 1:54 PM

Noseying into where you've been at :o)) Would love to see the mountainous regions of Switzerland and Austria. Stunning... a treat to the eyes that afternoon blue!
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alucas Feb 15, 2008 at 12:14 PM

Looks like an interesting little place.
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yumyum Feb 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM

I like that blue picture very much. Well done!