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42 Best and Fun Things To Do In Hallstatt, Austria


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“Despite its size, the town of Hallstatt exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering a plethora of experiences for its visitors. Located by the scenic Lake Hallstatt, this quintessentially Austrian town has maintained its picturesque allure since its inception over 200 years ago, making it a top contender for the ten must-visit towns in Austria.”

Hallstatt may be best known for its lake but, in truth, you could spend a whole week exploring and not see everything this picturesque town has to offer. From wining and dining in cozy cafes and restaurants to hiking through the mountains or high alpine huts in the summer, Hallstatt has something for everyone! If we’ve piqued your interest in this pretty little town, keep reading for a full list of recommendations on what to do in Hallstatt and why you should plan a trip here ASAP

The 42 Most Popular Things To Do In Hallstatt, Austria

42. Waldbachstrub

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

41. Echernwand Klettersteig

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 4830 Hallstatt

40. Hirlatz

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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39. Gosauzwang

1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ (1 review)

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Location: 4824

38. Dachsteinkapelle

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Dachstein 610 Hallstatt

37. Taubenkogel

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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36. Mitterspitz

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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35. Schneidkogel

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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34. Rötelstein

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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33. Sulzenhals

4.2 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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32. Plassen

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

31. Gschütt Pass

4.0 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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30. Gjaidstein

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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29. Echerntal

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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28. Hallstätter Glacier

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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27. Gosauzwang Soleweg

4.3 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: Pass Gschutt Streetr 446 Hallstatt

26. Hallstatt Lutheran Church

5.0 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Landungspl 101 Hallstatt

25. Bischofsmütze

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

24. Krippenbrunn

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Location: Winkl 32 Obertraun

Tel:  2384-3224

Web Address:   http://krippenbrunn.de/

23. Schloss Grub

4.5 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 4831 Obertraun

22. Almsee

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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21. Grosser Donnerkogel

5.0 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

20. Waldbachstrub-Wasserfall

4.9 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 4830 Hallstatt

Web Address:   https://europeanwaterfalls.com/waterfalls/waldbachstrub-wasserfall/

19. Arschlochwinkel

5.0 ★★★★★ (99 reviews)

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Location: Obertraun 180 Obertraun

18. Salzbergbahn

4.5 ★★★★★ (122 reviews)

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Location: Salzbergstrasse Hallstatt

Tel:  6132-2002400

Web Address:   https://salzwelten.at/de/blog/hallstatt-skywalk

17. Marktplatz Hallstatt

4.7 ★★★★★ (169 reviews)

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Location: Marktpl 45 Hallstatt

Web Address:   https://hallstaetter-see.com/hallstatt/

16. Dachstein Hängebrücke

4.8 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

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Location: Dachstein Hunerkogel

Tel:  3687-22042810

Web Address:   http://derdachstein.at/de/dachstein-gletscherwelt/gletscher-erlebnis/haengebruecke

15. Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (Maria am Berg)

4.6 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

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Location: Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

Tel:  6134-8279

Web Address:   http://kath.hallstatt.net/

14. Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt

4.6 ★★★★★ (237 reviews)

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Location: Landungspl 101 Hallstatt

Tel:  699-18878496

Web Address:   https://evangelisch-hallstatt-obertraun.at/

13. Strandbad Obertraun-Gemeinde Obertraun

4.7 ★★★★★ (343 reviews)

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Location: Obertraun Streetrandbad Obertraun

Tel:  59-509-540

Web Address:   https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/200678/obertraun-bathing-arealakeside-recreation-area.html

12. Bachlalm

4.4 ★★★★☆ (346 reviews)

Location: 5532

Tel:  664-1139319

Web Address:   http://bachlalm.at/

11. filzmoos.ski

4.7 ★★★★★ (371 reviews)

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Location: Filzmoos 114 Filzmoos

Tel:  6453-8242

Web Address:   https://filzmoos.ski/

10. Eispalast Dachstein

4.5 ★★★★★ (387 reviews)

Location: Schildlehen 79 Ramsau am Dachstein

Tel:  3687-22042810

Web Address:   http://derdachstein.at/de/dachstein-gletscherwelt/gletscher-erlebnis/eispalast

9. Donnerkogelbahn Annaberg

4.6 ★★★★★ (441 reviews)

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Location: Steuer 60 Steuer

Tel:  6242-440

Web Address:   http://dachstein.at/

8. Viewpoint Hallstatt

4.7 ★★★★★ (6,453 reviews)

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Location: Gosaumuhlstrasse 67 Hallstatt

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7. Welterbemuseum Hallstatt

4.4 ★★★★☆ (167 reviews)

Location: Seestrasse 56 Hallstatt

Tel:  6134-828015

Web Address:   https://museum-hallstatt.at/

6. Alpine Club Austria – Simonyhütte

4.6 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

Location: 4830 Hallstatt

Tel:  680-2196374

Web Address:   http://alpenverein.at/simonyhuette/

5. Hoher Dachstein

4.7 ★★★★★ (619 reviews)

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4. Hallstätter See

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,223 reviews)

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3. Salzwelten Hallstatt

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,799 reviews)

Location: Salzbergstrasse 21 Hallstatt

Tel:  6132-2002400

Web Address:   https://salzwelten.at/de/hallstatt/

2. Treppe ins Nichts

4.8 ★★★★★ (4,033 reviews)

Location: Schildlehen 79 Obertraun

Tel:  3687-22042810

Web Address:   https://derdachstein.at/de/dachstein-gletscherwelt/gletscher-erlebnis/treppe-ins-nichts

1. Hallstatt Skywalk “Welterbeblick” Aussichtsplattform

4.8 ★★★★★ (5,035 reviews)

Location: Salzbergstrasse 21 Hallstatt

Tel:  6132-2002400

Web Address:   https://salzwelten.at/de/blog/hallstatt-skywalk

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Hallstatt, Austria! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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