Hallstatt
Austria
- Safety rating
- 8.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September avoid peak crowds, while winter brings a serene, snow-dusted scene.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Perhaps Austria's most photographed village, Hallstatt clings to a steep shoreline between a glassy lake and towering Alps. Famous for its ancient salt mines, pastel lakeside houses, and a skywalk viewpoint, it's a tiny, picture-perfect slice of the Salzkammergut.
Top attractions
Visit the salt mine, the Skywalk viewpoint, the lakeside market square, and the bone-filled Charnel House.
Getting around
The village is tiny and entirely walkable, with a funicular up to the salt mine and skywalk.