Hallstatt Travel Guide: Your Lakeside Experience in Austria's UNESCO Gem

Located in Austria's mountainous Salzkammergut region, Hallstatt is a tiny village that lies hidden amidst the Alps. This little place has less than 1000 people living in it and was a salt mining community decades ago. Overlooking the scenic Lake Hallstatt, with the white Alps setting the stage. Hallstatt is one of the nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Austria.

The scenic Hallstatt village is where you should head to for some soul searching moments. With its 16th century cottages and Gothic church, the village is an ode to beauty itself. A funicular connects to Salzwelten, an ancient salt mine with a subterranean salt lake. To the west, a trail leads to the Echern Valley with its glacial potholes and Waldbachstrub Waterfalls, perfect for exploration with Austria holiday packages.

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Getting in hallstatt

Hallstatt does not have a dedicated international airport. However, you can travel from Salzburg International airport which is the closest international airport in Switzerland. You may either take a train or bus from Salzburg to reach Hallstatt. There are multiple flights that operate to Salzburg from major Indian international airports.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Delhi	18h, 2 stops	Rs 25,882
Mumbai	12h, 1 stop	Rs 40,390
Chennai	13h, 1 stop	Rs 43,215
Kolkata	17h, 2 stops	Rs 46,425
Hyderabad	17h, 2 stops	Rs 42,176
Bangalore	14h, 1 stop	Rs 40,729
Kochi	18h, 2 stops	Rs 44,892
Trichy	28h, 2 stops	Rs 96,055

Getting out hallstatt

Salzburg airport operates flights to all domestic terminals as well as nearby countries like France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Germany and Netherlands. You may take a quick detour to any of these neighbouring countries if you are planning to travel to Austria for 8 days or more.

Public Transport at hallstatt

Hallstatt is a small village where you can get around and explore on foot or bike. Public transport consists of buses and trains passing through. However you can pre-book a taxi to get you around if you don't like to explore on foot.

Taxi & Airport transfer at hallstatt

There aren't many taxi operators in Hallstatt as it is a very remote village. However you can pre-book a taxi or ask your hotel to book you one. You may also use the ferry to get across Lake Hallstatt and back.

Transport & city passes in hallstatt

You can use any public transport to arrive to Hallstatt with an Austrian pass. However there is no city-specific card/pass for Hallstatt since it is a very remote village with a population of less than 800. Using your legs is the best way to get around this nature-lover's paradise.

Driving & Car rental at hallstatt

The nearest option for renting a car is Salzburg. Though relatively expensive vis-a-vis public transportation, many tourists arrive to Hallstatt on self-driven cars and go on to visit neighbouring cities as well as countries at their own leisure. Make sure to abide by the road rules applicable to Austria. Also, you can hire a driver while renting the car.