Hallstatt Attractions
The little market town of Hallstatt (511m/1,677ft; pop. 1,400), one of the most attractive places in the Salzkammergut, is picturesquely set on the southwest side of the Hallstätter See, on a narrow tract of alluvial land deposited by the Mühlbach (waterfall). Like Hallein, it also takes its name (hall, "salt") from the salt mine here which has been worked since prehistoric times.
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Dachstein Caves
(Hallstätter See)
The Dachstein Caves rank as some of the best in the Eastern Alps. Tours take visitors to the Giant Ice Cave containing frozen waterfalls and the Mammoth Cave featuring large open galleries.
Church of Our Lord
By the side of the Hallstätter See in Hallstatt stands the Christuskirche (church of Our Lord; 1859-61) with its slender spire. It is worth a visit for its fine organ (1790) and altarpiece (1895).
Local Museum
The Heimatmuseum (local museum) now occupies the oldest secular building in Hallstatt (14th C.). It explains the geological structure of the Dachstein-Plassen region (the work of Dr F. Simony) and documents the animal life of the lake and mountains. Christmas cribs and religious folk art are also displayed.
Parish Church
On a hill near the Hallstatt landing stage stands the Gothic parish church (Roman Catholic) with its Romanesque tower, three fine winged altars (1450, 1520, 1895) and Late Gothic frescos from c. 1500. In the charnel house behind the church are old skulls.
Prehistoric Museum
The Prehistoric Museum (Seestrasse No. 56) contains material from the Hallstatt excavations. Extensive trade in salt brought in bronze jewelry from northern Italy and amber from the Baltic.
Salt Mine and Museum
The mine is also used for temporary events, including exhibitions.
Hallstatt Salzbergwerk
A-4830 Hallstatt
Austria
A-4830 Hallstatt
Austria
Hours
April 24 to October 26
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
