Hallstatt is a lakeside village near Salzburg, Austria famous for its salt mines and scenic view.
Hallstatt is accessible via a scenic mountain road from major highways connecting nearby cities like Salzburg and Graz. The village lies between the southwestern shore of Hallstätter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif. It is connected to nearby villages like Grundslee via boat and ferry service.
Two major attractions of Hallstatt are the historic salt mine and Skywalk platform. Both attractions are accessible via the funicular rail.
Once visitors reach the upper level cable car station, they can access the path to the salt mine tour or take the lift to the sky walk and scenic view point.
Hallstatt is known for its production of salt, dating back to prehistoric times, and gave its name to the Hallstatt culture, the archaeological culture linked to Proto-Celtic and early Celtic people of the Early Iron Age in Europe, c. 800–450 BC. It is the world’s oldest operating salt mine.
Hallstatt is at the core of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria by UNESCO in 1997.
A bridge from the elevator connects to a restaurant and the SkyView walking path connecting to the platform
Down in the village scenic lakeside trail leads visitors to the village shops, restaurants and water activities.
Watch the video clip below for a tour of Hallstatt.
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