Title: Hallstatt Travel Guide: Best of Hallstatt, Upper Austria Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hallstatt](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Hotels.d6131272.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hallstatt](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Holiday-Rentals.d6131272.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Hallstatt](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hallstatt.d6131272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hallstatt](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hallstatt.d6131272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hallstatt Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hallstatt.d6131272.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hallstatt Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt.d6131272.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hallstatt Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Hallstatt featuring mountains, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218907-Hallstatt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt which includes wild flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218641-Upper-Austria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218638-Upper-Austria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt showing mountains, a lake or waterhole and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218886-Hallstatt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt showing snow, tranquil scenes and hiking or walking](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218632-Upper-Austria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hallstatt Things to do #### Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square. Of all the scenic views, lakes and villages that comprise Austria’s Salzkammergut region, the village of Hallstatt is probably the most beautiful and quaint. With a history going back almost 7,000 years, it is also a treasure trove for archaeologists and is internationally recognised as a cultural world heritage site. Most visitors like to come during the warmer months, but in fall the landscape takes on a decidedly mystical quality, making the region around Hallstatt perfect for hiking tours and providing more great photo opportunities. In winter, Hallstatt is also a good base for the nearby ski-resort Krippenstein. Take a ride out onto Lake Hallstatt with one of the local wooden Plaette (rowboats) and look back on the village to capture one of the most photographed vistas in Austria. Nestled between the shore and the steep Dachstein Massiv mountains in the background, there is so little building space that some houses are accessible only via the lake and the buidlings are neatly stacked one atop of the other. The colourful facades greet visitors arriving by ferry from the train station on the opposite lake shore. Locals in Hallstatt still cherish old Austrian traditions, such as the annual Corpus Christi procession on Lake Hallstatt. At “Dirndl to Go,” you can try on or rent a variety of popular traditional Austrian costumes (Dirndl). Apart from sights such as the 15h-century Pfarrkirche (Parish Church) and the adjacent “Beinhaus,” Hallstatt is most famous for the “Salzwelten” (salt deposits), located about 1,640 feet (500 metre) above the town itself. These rich deposits probably drew the first settlers here in the Stone Age. The mining shafts from the Bronze Age are said to be among the oldest in the world. At the Salzwelten, explore the old mining tunnels and gain insights into mining techniques used throughout the ages. The discovery of a nearby cemetery yielded so many finds for the period from 800-600 BC, that the Celtic culture of the era was named the Hallstatt Civilisation. Finds from the site can be seen at the World Heritage Museum. Hallstatt is located in Austria’s Salzkammergut (Lake District) and is about an hour’s drive to the east of Salzburg. - Top hotels in Hallstatt - Top Holiday Rentals in Hallstatt ![Heritage Hotel Hallstatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595491/9cec026a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Hotel Hallstatt Landungsplatz 101, Hallstatt, Upper Austria £231 11 Oct - 12 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hallstatt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) "Old town look which I really liked" Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025&selected=3595491&PinnedHotelID=3595491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131272) ![Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18160000/18154100/18154027/43ab0b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hallstatt Hideaway - Adults only Dr. Friedrich-Morton-Weg 24, Hallstatt, Salzburg £271 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Hallstatt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Hallstatt Museum ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (204 reviews) "I want to give this 3.75 stars but 3 is to low but 4 is too high in my opinion (for the price at least). The room was quaint and cozy - maybe a bit older than I imagined from the pictures but nothing disappointment. The view of the lake from the windows was beautiful. My biggest complaint was the ..." Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=18154027&PinnedHotelID=18154027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131272) ![Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38970000/38967600/38967593/f13c3c84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in Obertraun 169, Obertraun, Oberösterreich £109 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Obertraun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (474 reviews) "Hotel had a beautiful lake view. Close to ferries and train. Easy to get to Hallstatt. Pizzeria Kegalbahn in town is a close walk and has good food. Less expensive than eating in Hallstatt." 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(204 reviews) "I want to give this 3.75 stars but 3 is to low but 4 is too high in my opinion (for the price at least). The room was quaint and cozy - maybe a bit older than I imagined from the pictures but nothing disappointment. The view of the lake from the windows was beautiful. My biggest complaint was the ..." Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Hotels-Hallstatt-Hideaway-Adults-Only.h18154027.Hotel-Information) ![HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88850000/88840200/88840133/6f781585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern Schmiedgasse 15, Bad Goisern, Oberösterreich Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bad Goisern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Museum of Vehicles ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews) "I stayed in the property with my wife and 2 children. The view from our balcony was just amazing. 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Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Salt-Mines-Hallstatt.d553248621532514159.Attraction) ![Hallstatt Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77b62cede073cb693824560d9ca28d89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hallstatt Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hallstatt Museum during your travels in Hallstatt. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Museum-Hallstatt.d553248621532514160.Attraction) ![Hallstatt Bone House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2ff066e55cb88f1434e3370e765150eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hallstatt Bone House You can find out about the history of Hallstatt with a stop at Hallstatt Bone House. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Bone-House-Hallstatt.d553248621532514158.Attraction) #### Hallstatt Central Square Learn about the local history of Hallstatt when you spend time at Hallstatt Central Square. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Central-Square-Hallstatt.d553248621568114744.Attraction) #### Hallstatt Skywalk You can find out about the history of Hallstatt with a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallstatt-Skywalk-Hallstatt.d553248621568180583.Attraction) #### Parish of the Assumption You can find out about the history of Hallstatt with a visit to Parish of the Assumption. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parish-Of-The-Assumption-Hallstatt.d553248621562512513.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1118185/26a0a673-3cc8-4fed-9f61-5e613aec8a9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg £65 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hallstatt-half-day-tour-from-salzburg.a1118185.activity-details) ![Famous Hallstatt ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47068519/3b659127-45d6-4e89-904a-bd49f48ac23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour £108 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/salzburg-super-saver-hallstatt-original-sound-of-music-tour.a47068519.activity-details) ![Private Day Tour to Hallstatt Austria from Vienna](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46976422/694d65a5-549e-4ed8-95f2-f222bcab14dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Day Trip to Hallstatt Austria from Vienna £259 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-hallstatt-austria-from-vienna.a46976422.activity-details) ![Hallstatt Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3490677/4c5d0ca3-24e8-427b-a63a-02b4b27dcf2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hallstatt Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide £223 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hallstatt-private-walk-tour-with-a-professional-guide.a3490677.activity-details) ![Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49352164/3e1c8cc7-bf5b-40ed-b2dc-27bf3caf1b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour £5 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hallstatt-scavenger-hunt-and-sights-self-guided-tour.a49352164.activity-details) ![Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Hallstatt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47637573/16c3fae5-da36-4bf6-b95f-befc594d51eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Hallstatt £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-professional-vacation-photoshoot-in-hallstatt.a47637573.activity-details) [See all activities in Hallstatt](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hallstatt.d6131272.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hallstatt ![Ramsau am Dachstein](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c896743a20c4eeaeb6cb8fa91e49ac7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ramsau am Dachstein [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ramsau-Am-Dachstein.dx500262) ![Obertraun featuring caves and mist or fog as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/218000/218976-Obertraun.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Obertraun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Obertraun.dx6123486) ![Photo by Matthias Fischer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66a66bc24f308c40933162de23e9a326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gosau [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gosau.dx6201406) ![Photo by Matthias Fischer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66a66bc24f308c40933162de23e9a326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gosau-Hintertal [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gosau-Hintertal.dx553248635975861416) - 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