Hallstatt is one of the earliest populated and still inhabited places in Europe. Here is the
oldest salt mine in the world, around the age of 7000, and in 1846 also found prehistoric necropolis, which scientists date from the Iron Age. In salt sediments is open and entirely preserved body of a miner from the 3rd century BC
Hallstatt is very small, it can be all around in less than an hour. In the 2001 census, the population numbered only 946 inhabitants. This does not mean that there is nothing to see. Beautiful houses built close together, overlooking the lake waters, towering above the clock tower and mountain peaks ... View, which can stop your breath! Amazing
Hallstatt ! Hallstatt is located on the lakeside of the road between Salzburg and Graz. Fastest to it can be reached by rail or water. The station is located on the east side of the lake. From there to the lake city is accessible by ferry, which opens one of the most beautiful views of the city. Today in
Hallstatt can be reached by car, but then the road is much longer.
Hallstatt is equally beautiful in summer when the weather is suitable for water sports or simply relax on the beach and in the winter. Then it is time for skiers.
Since 1996,
Hallstatt is included in the
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in
Austria. Beautiful scenery and romantic atmosphere of the small town attracts thousands of tourists every year in
Hallstatt.
Ice caves found in the area are also very beautiful and their visit not to be missed. Salt mine is also open and can be visited by tourists. It is the longest wooden slide in the world, through which comes out of the mine.
Nearby is called. glacier garden. From the elevated platform is a high glass spectacular views of glaciers, left over from the Ice Age. This is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.
