Sightseeing
in Hallstatt
Famous sites
and treasures
of history
in and around
Hallstatt
World Heritage museum
Ossuary
Archaeological sites
Hallstatt Salzwelten
Hallstatt Skywalk
Insider tips in Hallstatt
For those holidaymakers who would prefer less bustle, we have 6 top secret tips right here:
1. Circular hike in romantic Echerntal
The Echerntal leaves the tourist mainstream and the bustle of Hallstatt behind, itself the World Heritage Site’s oasis of calm. About a 30-minute walk from the hotel (always following the Waldbach river), you’ll come across a wooden pavilion. Nicknamed ‘Babylon’, it marks the start of the Echerntal circular hike that will take you on a one-and-a-half hour walk. The themed hiking trail offers ample opportunity to snatch a moment of calm during your holiday and drink in the Echerntal vale’s outstanding natural beauty. Don’t let poor weather stop you from taking this route, either: on rainy days, meltwater flows down the mountainside to fill the moulins. And the moulins aren’t the only natural wonder the path takes you past. There’s also the famous Glacier Garden and an amazing waterfall...
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2. A sunset for two
Navia Zillen shipping offers you the opportunity for a romantic escape – take a boat out onto Lake Hallstatt for a picnic of regional specialities and wine and share a romantic sunset. Our tip: Book a tour on a Zille punt as a secret gift to your partner!
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3. One of Hallstatt’s loveliest picture points
If you’re looking for great photo motifs or just want to enjoy the wonderful landscape, you should try the hike to the Goaßerbankerl (also referred to as ‘beautiful view’). To get there, start off from Hallstatt’s Lahn district behind the P1 car park. Follow Pfannhausstiege up to the picturesque eighteenth-century calvary church and past that further up to the Goaßerbankerl. You’ll be treated to a truly stunning view across Lake Hallstatt and Obertraun. The 90-minute hike then takes you onwards along a romantic path and several hairpin bends up to the Hirschaualm cabin..
More about the hiking trail4. Traditional crafts in Hallstatt's very heart
Stop by Hallstatt’s pottery workshop to watch pottery being hand-crafted by the staff and buy high-quality, unique items as souvenirs for home. The workshop in Hallstatt (Seelände 54) is open Mondays to Fridays from 8am till noon and from 1pm till 5pm, Saturdays from 10am till noon (November through March). There’s also a shop in Hallstatt (Wolfengasse 107), open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am till 5pm (April through October).
5. Local produce on the weekly market
Every Tuesday, Hallstatt locals enjoy meeting up on Badeplatz square to buy fresh fish, bread, groceries, honey and more. Tourists are of course always welcome on the market, too. The weekly market is every Tuesday from 8am till 11am.
6. Eastern shore hiking trail along Lake Hallstatt
The eastern shore trail connecting Steeg to Obertraun is especially popular among families. The entertaining hike is easy to manage and takes around three hours to finish. The great thing about it: it never gets boring! There are several bathing spots for taking a break and a dip. If you’re looking to grab a snack along the way, you can’t go wrong with the Seeraunzn Hallstattblick beer garden in Bad Goisern. You’ll be served regional delicacies here from May till late October. You can also easily combine the eastern shore hike with a train trip or a boat ride across Lake Hallstatt.
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