Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt

A lakeside village tucked below steep mountains.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Hallstatt

Day 1

  1. MorningGo early to the classic viewpoint at the north end of the village before the tour buses arrive.
  2. AfternoonTake the funicular to the Skywalk and visit the salt mine.
  3. EveningWalk the lakeshore when the day-trippers have gone and the village is quiet.

Day 2

Take the cable car up the Dachstein for the ice caves and the Five Fingers platform.

What to eat

Fresh char or trout from the lake.

Local tips

Make the most of Hallstatt

Beat the crowds

Tour coaches arrive between about 10:00 and 16:00. Come before 9:00 or after 17:00, or stay one night and have the village almost to yourself. Winter weekdays are the quietest.

Best photo spot

The postcard view is from the small viewpoint on the road at the north end of the village. For the view from above, take the funicular up to the Skywalk.

Getting there

The village centre is closed to cars: park at the car parks before the tunnel and walk in. By train you arrive on the other side of the lake and cross with the small ferry, timed to the trains.

Don't miss nearby

Lake Gosau, 25 minutes by car, with the Dachstein glacier reflected in the water. Far fewer people than Hallstatt.

Good to know

Visit the Bone House next to the Catholic church, with hundreds of painted skulls. People live here, so keep your voice down, stay off private property and don't fly drones.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Hallstatt

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Plan your visit

Getting to Hallstatt

Getting there

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)55 km away
  • Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)85 km away
  • Salzburg50 km away
  • Graz145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Hallstatt: good to know

Is Hallstatt worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. A lakeside village tucked below steep mountains.

How many days do you need in Hallstatt?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Hallstatt?

You can visit all year. Tour coaches arrive between about 10:00 and 16:00. Come before 9:00 or after 17:00, or stay one night and have the village almost to yourself. Winter weekdays are the quietest.

How do you get to Hallstatt?

The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 55 km away. The village centre is closed to cars: park at the car parks before the tunnel and walk in. By train you arrive on the other side of the lake and cross with the small ferry, timed to the trains.

What is there to see near Hallstatt?

Nearby hidden places include Salzburg (52 km), Grossglockner Road (84 km) and Krimml Waterfalls (118 km).

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