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In the midst of the magnificent scenery of the rolling Alps and the charming Danube River, there is an old, quiet and beautiful town, Hallstatt, at the foot of the Alps. The town is so small that no outside vehicles are allowed in except for local residents, so it's perfect for walking.
The town is colorful, with graceful swans and the rippling of blue waves next to the mountains, as if it were a greeting card image from a blessing of peace and tranquility.
The mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters and the crystal clear lakes turn this place into a paradise on earth - serene and beautiful with the mountains and lakes. At the same time, Hallstatt is an old town in Austria, with a history of more than 4,500 years, and is now listed as a World Heritage Site.
Best time to visit the town of Hallstatt:
The town has four distinct hot and cold seasons, with a large temperature difference between winter and summer, and cooler summers. The most suitable time for tourism is from May to September every year, with pleasant scenery and beautiful scenery.
Hallstatt town attractions recommended:
- Stroll through the Old Town ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exploring the old town is the best thing to do in Hallstatt! The streets are lined with colorful gingerbread houses, and any shot you take is a movie set.
- Walk the World Heritage Skywalk platform ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The platform is located 350 meters above the top of the Halstatt house, with a long observation deck that extends above the lake and offers panoramic views of the entire region.
- Visit the salt mines ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
With a history of more than 7000 years, Hallstatt is the oldest salt mine in the world and ceased operations in 2010 to become a tourist area. The sea dried up and turned into salt, covered by volcanic eruptions, so the salt contains 34 minerals, not white, but orange or bright yellow. The most amazing discovery in the salt mine is the world's first wooden staircase, dating back to more than 3,400 years ago, when old women and children joined the salt mining, and thus wooden staircases were made to facilitate the daily descent into the salt mine.
- Visit the Church of the Human Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Church of Human Bones, also known as the Charnel House or the Bone House, is the most unusual attraction in Hallstatt. In this small cave-like room, more than 2,100 skulls and various other human bones are perfectly stacked along the walls. This is because the Hallstatt cemetery is so small that once the cemetery was filled, previously buried bodies were excavated to make room for the newer dead. The bones were stacked in the prison house and the skulls were painted with roses, garlands and crosses.
- Rafting on Lake Hallstatt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You can rent a swan paddle boat, a small motor boat, or even a stand-up paddle board. Lake Hallstatt is so clear that the cabins fronting the lake have basically one or two boats per household for rent! It is not expensive to rent a boat, a 4-passenger electric boat, 15 euros / hour. Inside the town is not able to fully appreciate the charm of the town, in the center of the lake looking at the town is more beautiful.
