"Heavenly Hallstatt......." Top 5 Page for this destination Hallstatt by Maryimelda

Hallstatt Travel Guide: 225 reviews and 719 photos

A feeling of coming back.... - Hallstatt

Just like the pictures....

I had seen so many lovely pictures of Hallstatt in the lead up to my visit, that I almost knew exactly where to find everything in the town. It was just as I had expected it to be. When I looked across the lake from the train station, I had a feeling more of coming back than of coming for the first time.

Walkabout.....

Easy Walking

I love little places that are easy to wander around and so I loved Hallstatt for that very reason. I had heard that there was not much shopping available there, but I found that there was more than enough for me.

A rest haven......

Perfect for a rest.....

Most of what there is to be seen in Hallstatt can be seen in a day or maybe two at the most if you want to do the whole thing and go tho the Salt Mines and the Ice Caves etc. But here is a town that would make the perfect spot for a quiet few days of rest and recuperation. It truly is heavenly.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Everything
Cons:Nothing
In a nutshell:A real storybook village......

Last visit to Hallstatt: Sep 2009
Intro Updated Mar 16, 2011
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Reviews (16)

The Salt Miner Things to Do (10)

Hallstatt is featured in many different websites and books because of its breathtaking beauty mainly. There is so much... more travel advice

Cruise the Halstattersee Things to Do (10)

The Halstattersee (Lake Hallstatt) is one of the most beautiful lakes that I have ever seen. It is a very busy lake and... more travel advice

A walk in the bush Things to Do (10)

On the train station side of the lake you will see a path which will take you on a really lovely walk. From here you get... more travel advice

Waldbachstrub Waterfall Things to Do (10)

If you go for a hike up through the Echern Valley from Hallstatt, it will take about an hour and a half to get to the... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Right on the Lake....
Hotels (1)
Another world....

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GentleSpirit May 13, 2013 at 2:53 PM

I really do have to go to Austria someday! The scenery on your pages is just awesome!
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Jim_Eliason Jul 27, 2012 at 6:40 PM

great page mary!
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balhannah Apr 4, 2012 at 12:35 AM

You were blessed with lovely weather here, I wish we were, then we would have done the boat cruise. Those restaurants on the water front are so nice, I wouldn't want to leave. A lovely page!
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BruceDunning Aug 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

This is a very nice town and the old town square is so quaint and charming. The lake obviously has a lot of history and beauty attached.
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Trekki May 7, 2011 at 4:13 AM

Yes, you made me want to visit Hallstadt and stay in this lovely hotel, hop in the lake and shop until I drop in that soap and salt shop! Thanks for your inspiration :-))
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thegreynomad Apr 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

The scenery looks stunning around here. I especially like the sound of the cruise you did. This is a really good page.
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Maurizioago Mar 21, 2011 at 2:29 AM

I have to visit Hallstatt one day. Ciao!
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Mikebb Jul 8, 2010 at 3:16 AM

Kate, I envy your ferry ride across the lake. Your main photo is a beauty. nice little town, we only had 2 hours there.