Hallstatt walking tour & city guide
A fairytale village on an alpine lake.
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Hallstatt is a tiny village squeezed between a steep mountain and Lake Hallstatt in Austria's Salzkammergut region. Its pastel houses, church spire and reflection in the lake make it one of the most photographed villages in the world.
The village
Hallstatt's market square is lined with colorful houses, and the classic viewpoint is at the north end of the village. Because space is limited, the bones of past residents were moved to a charnel house, where hundreds of painted skulls are displayed.
Salt and the lake
The village has been mining salt for about 7,000 years, and the Hallstatt Salt Mine, reached by funicular, is the oldest in the world. Near the mine, the Skywalk platform hangs over the village. Boats and electric boats cross the lake.
Top sights in Hallstatt
- 1
Hallstatt viewpoint
The famous postcard view.
- 2
Hallstatt Salt Mine
The oldest salt mine in the world.
- 3
Skywalk
A platform high above the village.
- 4
Charnel House
A chapel of painted skulls.
- 5
Lake Hallstatt
Boat trips on the alpine lake.
Food markets & where to eat in Hallstatt
Market Square
Cafés in the heart of the village.
Lakeside terraces
Restaurants by the water.
Bakeries
Pastries for a picnic by the lake.
Food to try in Hallstatt
Lake fish
Char and trout from the lake.
Kaiserschmarrn
Shredded pancake with plum jam.
Apfelstrudel
Austrian apple strudel.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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