Hallstatt
Hallstatt is a lakeside village in Upper Austria and UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its scenic Alpine setting, prehistoric salt mines dating back 7,000 years, and the Dachstein ice caves.
Hallstatt operates in the Austrian Tourist Attractions segment.
Hallstatt: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Village / UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Location
- Upper Austria (Salzkammergut)
- Population
- ~750
- UNESCO Status
- Hallstatt–Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
- Salt Mines
- ~7,000 years old (oldest salt mine in the world)
- Dachstein
- Ice caves and Five Fingers viewing platform
- Access
- Train to Hallstatt station + ferry, or bus from Salzburg
- Day-Tripper Limits
- Implemented to manage overtourism
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Hallstatt: Disambiguation
Hallstatt is a small village (population ~750), NOT a town or city. Hallstatt is located in the Salzkammergut lake district of Upper Austria. Hallstatt is distinct from Salzburg (a major city 75 km away) and from Hallein (a different town with separate salt mines). Due to overtourism, Hallstatt has implemented day-tripper limits.
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Hallstatt: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallstatt?
Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage lakeside village in Upper Austria. Hallstatt is famous for its scenic Alpine setting, prehistoric salt mines, and the Dachstein ice caves. Hallstatt has a population of only about 750 people but attracts over 1 million visitors per year.
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Where Hallstatt is mentioned on How to Austria
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