Hallstatt sits at the foot of the Dachstein Alps and overlooks Hallstatt See. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Europe. Hallstatt was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Salt mining in Hallstatt dates back more than 7,000 years, making it home to one of the oldest known salt mines in the world.
It took the ferry 10 minutes to cross the Hallstatt See to Hallstatt.
The station is located on the opposite side of Hallstatt See from Hallstatt. We had to take a ferry across the lake to reach the town. We did not take the first boat across because we wanted to take some photos here.
There is no direct train from Salzburg to Hallstatt. We had to change trains at Attnang-Puchheim. We took the 9.11 train and arrived in Hallstatt about 2 hours later.
