Location: Hallstatt
Top Things to do in Hallstatt
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt (German: [ˈhalʃtat]) is a small village in the district of Gmunden, in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Situated on Hallstätter See, it is part of the Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria.
Restaurants in Hallstatt
1. EU Shuttlebus Group
Overall Ratings
5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel_PRL - Singapore, Singapore
We took the Private Shuttle from Cesky Klumlov to Salzberg, and Salzbert to Hallstatt on the following day.
They are very responsive with emails enquiries. I booked 2 months ahead, and only paid minimum sum as deposit via online payment 2 weeks before the trip. I choose to pay the rest by cash on the day just in case they didn’t turn up.
Few days before the trip, Daniel reached out on the pickup location & timing, and the driver turned up ahead of time for both days.
The vehicles were clean, spacious & comfortable, and the rides were smooth. It will be even better if they could accept credit card upon pickup instead of cash settlement.
2. 5 Fingers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By pingaroo - Chicago, Illinois
While we loved the Dachstein-Salzkammergut experience (30 EUR Panorama ticket including 3 cable cars, Welterbespirale, Dachstein Shark, 5 Fingers), the 5 Fingers platform itself is just OK. The view from the Krippenstein mountain station is fantastic even without the viewing platforms. It was also very crowded at the platforms. You get the same view and fewer people by doing the Heilbron Circular Trail - hike from Krippenstein mountain station to Heilbronner Cross then to Gjaid valley station and take the 3rd cable car back to Krippenstein. 5 stars for the views; 3 stars for the touristy viewing platforms.
3. Gosauseen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By greekcypriot2009 - GREECE&CYPRUS
This lake is a charm! The lake itself, its surroundings, the Dachstein Mountains over it - all is natures best and we found out through a leaflet we spotted in our hotel.
There are different ways to go to Gosausee from Salzburg by public transport:
There is the frequent bus 150 to Bad Ischl, 1 hour, and from there to Gosausee bus 542 (maybe a change in Hallstatt Gosaumühle), 50 minutes and about € 15. If you start early you can include Hallstatt (change bus in Hallstatt Gosaumühle).
Upon reaching the lake, we took the cable car to the Gablonzer Hütte and enjoyed some great views. There are many hiking trails (maybe to long for a daytrip), a short and easy hiking trip to Hinterer Gosausee.
Highly recommended!
4. Lake Hallstatt Explorer
Overall Ratings
5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By momskier - Natick, MA
We took electric powered boat out for an hour. 20 euro which I thought was quite reasonable. You can fit 4 comfortably. The views from the water are just amazing. We saw and heard (band) a wedding procession, a real treat. The Mountains around Hallstadt are very scenic.
5. Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By pingaroo - Chicago, Illinois
This review is for the Dachstein-Salzkammergut region; I will post the review for Hallstatt on the Old Town attraction listing.
Unlike most mountain/cable car tourist attractions in Austria (such as Untersberg in Salzburg and Nordkette in Innsbruck), the Dachstein website was very informative about the attractions and hiking options. We were able to plan ahead and decide which ticket to purchase. There are 5 ticket types so be sure to visit the website beforehand.
We visited Dachstein on a Tuesday in early July. We drove down from Salzburg and arrived around 11am. The parking lot was almost full, and there was a long queue at the ticket office because most people didn't know which ticket to buy. We bought the 30 EUR Panorama ticket, which includes 3 cable car rides, Welterbespirale, Dachstein Shark, and 5 Fingers.
Since the ticket office was the bottleneck, the cable car rides were not crowded. The view from the Krippenstein mountain station (after 2 cable cars) is fantastic, even without going on the viewing platforms. We did the Welterbespirale and 5 Fingers viewing platforms first then looped back to the mountain station to do the Heilbronner Circular Trail, which includes the Dachstein Shark. The 3-hour trail goes from the Krippenstein mountain station to the Heilbronner Cross then to the Gjaid valley station, from which you take the third cable car back to Krippensten. Although the viewing platforms were fairly crowded, there were very few people on the trail. It's an easy trail since it's mostly downhill and the trail condition is good. The view from the trail is amazing - beautiful karst landscape that is partially covered in snow and partially with wildflowers. There are very good signs at every junction. After the hike, we enjoyed a very reasonably priced beer at Krippenstein before descending the mountain. It was our favourite hike in Austria.
6. Dachstein Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By TheBenefactor221 - Zagreb, Croatia
I am scared of the heights but, believe me this one is must do on your list. Best to do it on a sunny day so you can see everything, and it is beautiful. Minimalistic and according to nature. Do it!!!
7. Hallstatter See
Overall Ratings
5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By DorothyCheong - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On our way from Vienna to Salzburg, we put up a night in Hallstatt. Indeed, it was a good choice to come by this small, quiet town.
Journey along the way was filled with wonderland sceneries.
The sceneries in Hallstatt was marvellous with the Mountains and the lake. Indeed an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. Obertraun Bathing Area/Lakeside Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Lina J - Jakarta, Indonesia
We stay in Resort Obertraun, located at South East of Lake Hallstatt. after visited Hallstatt in the afternoon we have time to enjoy this facilities 50 meters from ours hotels it's seems to be the courtyards of Resort Obertraun. The largest playground next to ours beautiful hotel resorts
Enjoy the views a lot feels so happy, didn't try the slides because it's very cold but we did tried the swings and the 2 Ipline, remembering my childhood and sitting on the bench enjoy the most peaceful place on earth
Highly recommended for families and all travelers who respect and love nature
Explore my YouTube video of Hallstatt and Obertraun Austria just published yesterday under my name Lina Jasin
9. Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick"
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 889 reviews
Experience a bird's eye view of Hallstatt! The new viewing platform extends 12 metres from the mountainside and 360 meters above the ground.
10. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 870 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel_PRL - Singapore, Singapore
Charming old town with picturesque view every angle. You can get Instagram worthy photos everywhere regardless of your photography skills.
The town is a good size to cover within 2 hours. But we took our time checking the interesting shops. One of the gift shop has a pre-historic digging size at the basement.
There are some small cafe/restaurants in the town, some facing the magnificent view. Would be nice to sit by the water during summer.
Another interesting point to check out is the bone church and the cemetery right next to it. Probably the cemetery with the best view in the world!
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