With its back against Dachstein Mountain and its exterior facing Hallstättersee Lake, Hallstatt with its poetic beauty is known as the "pearl of Austria" or "fairyland" with an age of up to 7,000 years.
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Located between the two cities of Salzburg (hometown of the genius composer Mozart) and Graz in the Salzkammergut tourist area of Austria, Hallstatt is one of the oldest small towns in Europe with a beauty that seems to come out of a fairy tale. |
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The town’s name comes from the Hallstatt culture, a center of European culture in the early years of the Iron Age. With its prime location against the Dachstein Mountains and facing the Hallstättersee Lake, Hallstatt is a collection of unique Holzhaus-style houses along the lake. Thanks to its poetic beauty, Hallstatt is known as the “Pearl of Austria” or “Wonderland”. |
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Besides its picturesque beauty, Hallstatt is also famous for its salt, being the cradle of the world's oldest salt mine, which is up to 7,000 years old. Thanks to this salt mine, the town's people have always maintained a prosperous and fulfilling life. Today, Hallstatt still produces salt, but it is no longer as strong as before. Visitors here often buy a small jar of salt to bring home as a souvenir. |
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One of the must-see destinations in Hallstatt is the Cultural Heritage Museum, which displays artifacts that prove the town's 7,000-year history. You will have the opportunity to see the world's oldest salt mining tools such as hammers, axes, shovels or common items such as bowls, cups, jewelry from the Iron Age. |
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It only takes about 30 minutes to walk around the town. Also, cars are not allowed in Hallstatt from May to October, between 10am and 5pm. |
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Unlike many European cities, Hallstatt has no bars or shops that stay open all night. This helps the town maintain a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, even during the peak tourist season. |
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Popular activities in Hallstatt include climbing, hiking, mountain biking and visiting ice caves. Alternatively, you can take a boat out on the Hallstättersee lake for a scenic view or visit the FKK nude beach for a more adventurous experience. |
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Over thousands of years of history, the small Austrian town has always maintained its charming and peaceful beauty. Hallstatt was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 1997 and is one of the top tourist attractions in Europe. |
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Hallstatt is a small town with around 1,000 inhabitants. During the low season, there are only a few shops and restaurants open, so it can be difficult to find a place to stay overnight. Therefore, booking a hotel room in advance is considered the most important task of the trip. In addition, the cost of living in Hallstatt is quite expensive, which is also something to note. |
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Visitors can travel by train, bus and private car to Hallstatt, of which the train is the most popular way. You will follow the main route from Salzburg and Vienna, get off at Attnang-Puchheim, then take a train to Bad Ischl and Obertraun. Hallstatt station is located south of Bad Ischl and north of Obertraun. Right next to Hallstatt station is a ferry dock to take visitors across the lake to visit the town. Hallstatt village will be exploited by Vietravel, included in the European tour from December 15 with a price of 79,990,000 VND for a 13-day trip, through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland, flying with Turkish Airlines. In addition, you can also apply for a visa and buy a plane ticket to go by yourself. Turkish Airlines has daily flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to 119 European destinations, transiting in Istanbul. From the Turkish airport, you can sign up for a free half-day tour to visit the city that connects Asia and Europe. |
According to VNE