Hallstatt

The town of Hallstatt is less than 4 kms by road or alternatively you can take the lake steamer and get a magnificent view of the town as you arrive.

The Salzberg, a local mountain of Hallstatt, contains salt mines which hold the distinction of being the oldest operational mines in the entire world. Due to the many archaeological discoveries from the early Iron Age which were found in the area, an entire cultural era came to be known as the Hallstatt Period (800-400 B.C.E). Since salt mining activities continue at present in the Salzkammergut, the area can also be considered the oldest industrial community in the world.

The new HALLSTATT WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE Museum covers 7000 years of the history of the area. The new Hallstatt World Cultural Heritage Museum provides visitors with interesting insights into the culture of this fascinating World Cultural Heritage Resort. Learning more about the cultural history of this region is real fun. With a great variety of visual effects and activities everyone in your family will have a great time at the Hallstatt World Cultural Heritage Museum!

Opening Hours
May, June, September & October: Daily 09.00 to 18.00
July & August: Daily 09.00 to 19.00
November to March: Daily 10.00 to 16.00 (closed on Mondays)