Panoramic View Point

The viewpoint is on the northern side of Hallstatt, about a five-minute walk from the Market Square. This is where the famous Hallstatt postcard photos (featuring the spire of the Evangelical Church, the lakeside houses, Hallstatter See and the mountains in the background) are taken.

Catholic Church of Hallstatt

Officially known as the Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt, it is also known as “Maria am Berg” (“Mary on the Mountain”). The first church on the site dates back to c12th century. The current late Gothic church was largely completed in 1505.

Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt in the background

Hallstatt Cemetery

The cemetery is the historic Catholic cemetery of Hallstatt. It is located on the hillside beside the church and overlooks Hallstatter See. The cemetery is small because Hallstatt is surrounded by mountains, leaving very limited land for burials. For centuries, this lack of space led to the local tradition of exhuming bones after several years and placing them in the nearby Hallstatt Charnel House. There are no family graves here. A grave can be re-occupied after ten years.

Zur Ruth

There were long queues at all the retaurants. This was the only one where we could find a seat.

Apple Strudel

Tomato, cheese and ham pizza

Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt

Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt is the iconic Lutheran church in Hallstatt, famous for its tall spire overlooking Hallstätter See. Built in the 19th century, the church is one of the most photographed landmarks in Hallstatt.

Hallstatt

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.

Ferry across the Hallstatt See

It took the ferry 10 minutes to cross the Hallstatt See to Hallstatt. 

Approaching Hallstatt