Settled between the edge of Hallstätter See and the towering Dachstein mountains, Austria’s oldest and I think most beautiful little villages in Austria.
There are a few ways to get to this spectacular Alpine village of Hallstatt, but the best way to experience it is by a ferry ride across the lake. The beautiful scenery of this tiny village tucked between mountains and water comes into view and leaves you mesmerized. For centuries, villagers have traded a very sought-after commodity that lies deep below the surface: salt. From the world’s oldest salt mine tour high in the hills above the town to a stroll along the lake front, Hallstatt has something for everyone. Discover a subterranean salt lake and the mummy of a prehistoric miner who became preserved in salt. In addition to a museum with 7,000-year-old artifacts, several tours are available to reveal more about how Hallstatt came to be.
There are a few ways to get to this spectacular Alpine village of Hallstatt, but the best way to experience it is by a ferry ride across the lake. The beautiful scenery of this tiny village tucked between mountains and water comes into view and leaves you mesmerized. For centuries, villagers have traded a very sought-after commodity that lies deep below the surface: salt. From the world’s oldest salt mine tour high in the hills above the town to a stroll along the lake front, Hallstatt has something for everyone. Discover a subterranean salt lake and the mummy of a prehistoric miner who became preserved in salt. In addition to a museum with 7,000-year-old artifacts, several tours are available to reveal more about how Hallstatt came to be.
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