Haute-Autriche / Styrie / Salzbourg, Austria
Salzkammergut et Hallstatt
The notebook of Salzkammergut et Hallstatt
Follow the rock to the most beautiful views.
Region of alpine lakes, historic villages, salt mines, gazebos and mountains around Hallstatt and Wolfgangsee.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Mountain · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Salzkammergut et Hallstatt
Region of alpine lakes, historic villages, salt mines, gazebos and mountains around Hallstatt and Wolfgangsee.
To understand what Salzkammergut and Hallstatt are, you have to look at Hallstatt, Wolfgangsee and Dachstein. These places give you the opportunity to see a territory marked by shores and lakes, mountain reliefs, heritage and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: very frequented in Hallstatt and weather determining for the viewpoints. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Hallstatt
- Wolfgangsee
- Dachstein
- Bad Ischl
- Salt mines
Before you choose
- Very popular in Hallstatt
- Car or train/bus to be combined
- Critical weather for the viewpoints
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Hoher Dachstein
The Hoher Dachstein closes the horizon of the Salzkammergut by its glaciers, limestone walls and hanging viewpoints. From Hallstatt or Obertraun, the excursion leads to ice caves, cable cars and lake views, with a mountain weather that can quickly transform the experience.
Lake Village
Hallstatt
Hallstatt is closed between lake and mountain, with sloping houses, docks and very recognizable views. The village is beautiful but saturated: it gains to be approached early or from the neighbouring banks.
Lake
Wolfgangsee
The Wolfgangsee offers a bright version of the Salzkammergut, between embankments, grassy beaches and villages set at the foot of the slopes. St. Wolfgang, Strobl or St. Gilgen allows you to move from a boat crossing to a swim or a short walk, without the tourist intensity of Hallstatt.
Mountain
Dachstein Krippenstein
The Dachstein Krippenstein opens up high mountain panoramas above the lakes and karst plateaus. Caves, gazebos and climbs require a clear weather to really justify the climb.
Practical tips
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