Hallstatt
is a small village settlement in the south of the Salzkammergut
resort area which occupies parts of Salzburg, Styria and Upper
Austria States. The village and the surrounding Salzkammergut region
were in 1997 added to the World Heritage list by UNESCO as an area
of cultural, historical and natural significance.
The village is believed to be an historic site
settled thousands of years ago (as early as 1200 BC) by ancient
Celtic cultures. The discovery of an ancient burial ground
at the village in 1824 is a testament to this.
Tourism at Hallstatt:
Though Hallstatt is only a small village, home
to about 1,000 residents, it offers a wide range of; sporting
and recreational activities, historic and cultural displays.
Popular attractions at the village include; guided tours of
the village, hiking, cycling and a visit to the historic salt
worlds.
A major tourist attraction in Hallstatt is the
historic Dachstein caves which include; Koppenbruller, the
Mammoth Caves and the Ice Caves.
Dachstein Giant Ice Caves: considered to be one
of the largest caves in the world, it is the main tourist attraction
for visitors to Hallstatt. The caves contain approximately
30,000 cubic meters of ice.
Winter Activities:
Skiing is a popular winter activity here. The
nearby Dachstein Mountain Range offers pleasant snow covered
areas for skiing and hiking. You can also relax and unwind
at a hot water spring.