Hallstatt

Hallstatt occupies a dramatic position on the western shores of Hallstättersee Lake, jutting out into the lake at the base of a precipitous cliff and towered by the ragged stone wall of the Dachstein Mountain.

Hallstatt: Bemalte Schädel im Beinhaus The bizarre town of Hallstatt (Verlinken mit der engl. Tiscover-Seite von Hallstatt) is enveloped by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world and is located within the UNESCO World and Nature Cultural Heritage Site Hallstatt – Dachstein – Salzkammergut.

Hallstatt is home to the oldest Salt Mine in the world. Discovering the longest polished miners' slide, the salt lake, and the mysterious "Man in Salt" creates memories that will stay with you forever. The Hallstatt World Cultural Heritage Museum covers 7,000 years of the history of the area and provides visitors with interesting insights into the culture of this fascinating World Cultural Heritage Resort.

Hallstatt Period
The rich archaeological findings from the early Iron Age gave a whole cultural epoch its name - the Hallstatt Period.

Dachstein Mountain
Squatting over the scenic World and Nature Cultural Heritage Site Hallstatt – Dachstein – Salzkammergut.is Dachstein Peak, a lofty, rugged and beautiful mountain and the highest peak of Upper Austria. There is a fairytale quality to Inner Salzkammergut with fjord like landscapes of mountains diving into the diamante lakes, mists rolling across the lake shores and between the mountains, dense forests and idyllic villages as well as the more usual Alpine features of lush pastures beneath craggy and icy peaks.