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Hallstatt, Austria

Things to Do in Hallstatt

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Guided e-bike tour of the alpine pastures in the Salzkammergut

Most booked tours and tickets in Hallstatt

Guided e-bike tour of the alpine pastures in the Salzkammergut

Guided e-bike tour of the alpine pastures in the Salzkammergut

5.086 reviews5h
From Prague: Private Hallstatt Alps Day Trip with Lakeside Picnic

From Prague: Private Hallstatt Alps Day Trip with Lakeside Picnic

4.933 reviews11h
Customized Private Tour to Salzburg for Cruise Guests from Linz or Passau

Customized Private Tour to Salzburg for Cruise Guests from Linz or Passau

4.924 reviews9h

from €1,360

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Hallstatt Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide

Hallstatt Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide

5.05 reviews1h 30m
Private Walking Tour in Hallstatt Historic Market & Churches

Private Walking Tour in Hallstatt Historic Market & Churches

4.84 reviews2h
Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.84 reviews2h
Hallstatt: Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer

Hallstatt: Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer

5.03 reviews1h

Top sights in Hallstatt

  1. 1Hallstatt Skywalk
  2. 2Salt Mine Tour
  3. 3Bone House Chapel
  4. 4Lake Hallstatt
  5. 5Market Square
  6. 6Five Fingers Viewpoint
  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site with Prehistoric Roots: Explore the Salzwelten, the world's oldest salt mine, where you can see the 5,300-year-old 'Man in Salt' and slide down the original wooden miners' slides. The Hallstatt Museum houses incredible Celtic artifacts from the nearby necropolis that gave the Hallstatt period its name.
  • Iconic, Picture-Perfect Alpine Scenery: Experience the breathtaking view from the Hallstatt Skywalk (Welterbeblick) at 350 meters above the lake. For an even more dramatic panorama, take the cable car to the Five Fingers viewing platform on the Krippenstein, offering a vertigo-inducing look over the Dachstein peaks and Lake Hallstatt.
  • A Charming, Timeless Village Frozen in Beauty: Stroll through the compact Marktplatz, admire the 16th-century Protestant Christuskirche with its distinctive spire, and wander the Seestraße lined with flower-boxed wooden houses. The entire village feels like an open-air museum of traditional Salzkammergut architecture.

Day trips and outdoor activities from Hallstatt

Guided E-Bike Tours with a local guide/Tips & tricks for your riding technique!

Guided E-Bike Tours with a local guide/Tips & tricks for your riding technique!

3.45 reviews6h

Hidden gems in Hallstatt

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Hallstatt Museum's Prehistoric Collection

A small but world-class museum housing artifacts from the vast Iron Age necropolis that made Hallstatt archaeologically famous.

The Waldbachstrub Waterfall & Gletschergarten

A powerful waterfall and a series of giant, smooth potholes carved by glaciers, located at the end of the Echerntal valley trail.

The Catholic Parish Church Crypt

Beneath the beautiful Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt lies a small, atmospheric crypt accessible via a side door.

Boat Rental on Lake Hallstatt

Renting a small electric or rowboat from the docks near the Marktplatz to explore the lake under your own power.

The Soleweg (Salt Path) Hike

The historic trail used by salt miners for centuries, leading from the Lahn area up through the forest to the salt mine.

Day trips from Hallstatt

Dachstein Krippenstein & Giant Ice Cave

15 min by car/bus to Obertraun, then 20 min cable car

Journey into the heart of the Dachstein Alps for otherworldly glacial landscapes and panoramic views that dwarf even Hallstatt's. The UNESCO-listed Dachstein caves and the iconic Five Fingers viewing platform offer a completely different alpine experience.

Bad Ischl

30 min by car, 45 min by train

Visit the elegant former summer resort of Emperor Franz Joseph I, known as the 'Imperial City'. Stroll through its grand spa park, visit the Kaiservilla, and indulge in the town's famous pastry, the 'Ischler Törtchen'.

Gosauseen (Gosau Lakes)

25 min by car

Experience some of the most dramatic and photogenic mountain scenery in the Salzkammergut. The crystal-clear Vorderer Gosausee lake sits directly at the foot of the sheer Gosaukamm mountain range and the Dachstein glacier, offering iconic reflection photos.

Plan your Hallstatt trip

Things to do in Hallstatt: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Hallstatt?+

Top sights include Hallstatt Skywalk, Salt Mine Tour, Bone House Chapel and Lake Hallstatt. Away from the crowds, try The Hallstatt Museum's Prehistoric Collection and The Waldbachstrub Waterfall & Gletschergarten.

What are the most popular tours in Hallstatt?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Guided e-bike tour of the alpine pastures in the Salzkammergut (5.0 stars, 86 reviews); Hallstatt day trip from Salzburg (5.0 stars, 47 reviews); From Prague: Private Hallstatt Alps Day Trip with Lakeside Picnic (4.9 stars, 33 reviews).

How much do tours in Hallstatt cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €5 and €1,360 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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