Hallstatt Travel Guide

 Herkbert Says:  There are audio guides available at the information center or you can download the audio guide to your own ipod or mp3 player and then take a walk through town and hear about the various buildings you'll see.It really is a great way to find out more information while walking... 

 Herkbert Says:  While arguably much nicer to do when it is warm and sunny, a stroll along the lake in the winter still provides some visually stunning views. You can cut in between some of the shops or walk down near the church or boat docks to get to the promenade.It's free to absorb the... 

 Herkbert Says:  Built high up and with a somewhat steep walk down is a small catholic parish church, along with a cemetery and "bone house". The church has its roots back to the 12th century and while small, is a beautiful place to worship.If you are coming from the upper parking area, the... 

 balhannah Says:  These Waterfalls look to be right in Hallstatt. They are seen easily from the streets of Hallstatt, but for a closer look, just follow the short, well sign-posted trail leading from Hallstatt to the Waterfalls. When we were there, there wasn't a real lot of water tumbling... 

 balhannah Says:  A lake, and immediately I think of water sports and fishing.If this was Australia, my husband and I would be enjoying fishing like the couple in my photo, and also on the Lake water-skiing.I found Kayaks, Boats and Paddle boats for hire, you can go sailing and swimming, even... 

 balhannah Says:  Well, you really can't in Hallstatt, as the town is not very wide because of its lakeside location.It is a good idea just to go where ever you feel like exploring. There are plenty of Museums, nice Churches, the Saltmines, waterfalls, and for me, the Austrian homes with... 

 balhannah Says:  We had just been to the nearby Dachstein Caves and were heading to Hallstatt, when we came across a nice park and picnic ground by the lake. This was on the L547 from Winkl.We pulled in and found from here, there were beaut views across the Lake to Hallstatt and the... 

 hunterV Says:  Salt Carrier monument was the first one we saw upon our arrival to this place.You can see this monument to the salt culture not far from the parking lot in Seestrasse.It reminds us of the times when salt was very important for the town and people used to extract it in the... 

 hunterV Says:  If you want to see a very special old custom, why not go to the Catholic Cathedral.First of all, you will see a huge hall with two altars, the sculpture of Jesus and the Virgin and then you will be taken into the Charnel House that used to be traditional more than a hundred... 

 rexvaughan Says:  This lovely restaurant is right on the lake so that if you order trout, maybe you can see it swim up to the shore before being sauteed for your meal. Actually, the ambience is so wonderful - dining on the beautiful lake in a quiet little town.In the hope of keeping tips... 

 Penelope4 Says:  My friend and I hiked and she wanted to have a huge glass of lemonade and I wanted to have a nice meal. I've been in this restaurant twice and I noticed that it's very popular. xxxxxx I ordered fish and in my second visit, I ordered fish again :) 

 lotharscheer Says:  The nicest way to get to Hallstatt is by train, a bit slow and not luggage friendly (closest lockers are in Bad Ischl), you arrive at the other side of the lake, from where you have a beatifull boatride, 2,20 Euro.Some direct trains from Vienna, more trains from... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Always leave something for the next visit! These are the things I didn't do in Hallstatt so far and that I want to do when going back: Hallstatt Museum - displays Hallstatt's history, especially the Hallstatt periodRudolfsturm - a tower in the mountains with a fantastic...