Central Square Marktplatz
Central Square Marktplatz
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Reiselust112
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany2,615 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
One of the most beautiful sights in Hallstatt is certainly the market square of the UNESCO World Heritage site. On the historic square, surrounded by small, picturesque houses, there are cozy cafes, restaurants, a bar, hotels, and of course souvenirs.
In the center of the square stands the mighty Trinity Column, which, six years after it was built, had to witness one of Hallstatt's greatest disasters: On September 20, 1750, a fire broke out in the house of the "Keferbäck", now Café Derbl, which reduced most of the market to rubble and ashes: four people died at the time; 35 houses in the town center went up in flames. The damage after the devastating fire, in the currency of the time: 32,025 guilders.
It is said to be very romantic in the run-up to Christmas: then the Hallstatt Christmas market enchants with its pre-Christmas atmosphere on December 8th.
In the center of the square stands the mighty Trinity Column, which, six years after it was built, had to witness one of Hallstatt's greatest disasters: On September 20, 1750, a fire broke out in the house of the "Keferbäck", now Café Derbl, which reduced most of the market to rubble and ashes: four people died at the time; 35 houses in the town center went up in flames. The damage after the devastating fire, in the currency of the time: 32,025 guilders.
It is said to be very romantic in the run-up to Christmas: then the Hallstatt Christmas market enchants with its pre-Christmas atmosphere on December 8th.
Written June 16, 2024
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Brian D
Denver, CO2,381 contributions
Dec 2022
Visited on the day of a Christmas market in the central square. It was a great market with lots of food options, drink options, and people. The location made for a fun market and everyone was enjoying their holiday. The views at the central square are incredible and is definitely a must-see stop when visiting Hallstatt. Lots of shops, restaurants, artwork, exhibits and views are there to be enjoyed.
Written January 31, 2023
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Solo Taxidiotis
56 contributions
Sep 2019
The view of this small town in really breathtaking. it is a perfect place to have some photo shoot as well. the area is crowded and the accessibility is a bit difficult. There are frequent buses and boats available to Obertraun.
Written February 3, 2020
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia57,052 contributions
Oct 2022
This quaint town square is surrounded by accomodation restaurants and shops.
There is a statue in the centre and some seats to take in the lovely views.
From here you will hear the waterfall in the mountains and see some of the waterfall in the distance.
Lovely calming sound.
There is a statue in the centre and some seats to take in the lovely views.
From here you will hear the waterfall in the mountains and see some of the waterfall in the distance.
Lovely calming sound.
Written November 5, 2022
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Tony B
Canton, MA20 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
No matter where you enter tiny Hallstatt, you are bound to come across this square in Old Town area, and guarantee you will stop and take at least 1 photo just like every other visitor. If you’re looking for photo opportunities of Holy Trinity statue and/or pint sized square with no strangers in the picture, have to come here very early or very late in the day.
Aside from photo worth ltaking closer look around square. Along one of the buildings is a pear tree that takes on a 2 dimensional look. There is another one on main drag as you head to Lahn part of town. Never saw anything like it before.
Aside from photo worth ltaking closer look around square. Along one of the buildings is a pear tree that takes on a 2 dimensional look. There is another one on main drag as you head to Lahn part of town. Never saw anything like it before.
Written July 7, 2024
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Annie I
Plovdiv, Bulgaria103 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
This place is like a fairytale. Always wanted to go and it did not dissapoint. The architecture is amazing, the flowers everywhere are lovely. It's a small place, so you will be in the square within a minute after you arrive by boat.Deffinitely worth a visit.
Written May 10, 2023
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Nouman
Leicester, UK417 contributions
May 2023 • Family
One of the most beautiful towns you will ever visit. The views are just magical and out of this world. The central square marktplatz is nice to relax. We had icecream which I think is part of Darbl cafe. Lovely icecream .
Written June 22, 2023
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Peter K
Southampton, PA313 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
We newer saw anything as charming as this town before. It was like a fairytale. Lake, Mountains in the clouds, flowers in the windows... All of that creates unbelievable impression. Sunshine or cloudy day but still you will get a pleasure from visiting this town. Make sense visit Hallstatt from Munich or Salzburg even from Vienna. Good photos can't convey the beauty of this place. Certainly you can enjoy the pictures, but try to see it in reality.
Driving time from Munich approximately 3 hours. From the parking lot is about 10-15 minutes walk to the Markplatz. Boat ride and cable car are very close.
I think one day is enough, but it is worth visiting.
Driving time from Munich approximately 3 hours. From the parking lot is about 10-15 minutes walk to the Markplatz. Boat ride and cable car are very close.
I think one day is enough, but it is worth visiting.
Written October 13, 2013
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david1947_63
Tel Aviv, Israel201 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
I don't know if it is the salt mine (not a must...) or the very uniqe landscape, or both of them, gave Hallstatt the right to be listed on the UNESCO world heritage list, but there is no doubt that this little picturesque town is one of the most beautiful sites all over the world. The colorful buildings on the lake and on the hilly slopes, the winding little streets, the spectacular Marktplatz, and mainly the reflection of all of it on the lake is amazing, too beatiful to be true.
Written September 23, 2013
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Daisha
Pinole, CA32 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Large numbers of very rude tourists (from a country with the largest population in the far east) have ruined this beautiful idyllic village in Austria's Salzkammergut region. They come by the bus loads and the town has apparently imposed no limit (like they have in highly touristed spots back home in California) on the number of visitors being deposited on an hourly basis.
The most difficult part is their behavior which is so over the top obnoxious it's truly amazing they don't see it themselves. We followed one group of young 20 something girls down the main village street who were laughing and giggling as they swooped around with this extension device that attached to their tablet that allowed them to film their surroundings with them in it--so every shot was a group selfy. Another group of young girls were in the center square filming each other leap into the air until they caught the just right mid air shot. Earlier in the week while in Salzburg there were swarms of these rude tourists who were being led down the main shopping street, near Mozart's birthplace, by their goofy tour guide dude dressed in lederhosen wearing a bright orange hat with a feather in it waving a flag so his group didn't get lost. Thankfully they don't like to hike, go to museums and explore the outer reaches of this beautiful region so getting away from them isn't too difficult.
The most difficult part is their behavior which is so over the top obnoxious it's truly amazing they don't see it themselves. We followed one group of young 20 something girls down the main village street who were laughing and giggling as they swooped around with this extension device that attached to their tablet that allowed them to film their surroundings with them in it--so every shot was a group selfy. Another group of young girls were in the center square filming each other leap into the air until they caught the just right mid air shot. Earlier in the week while in Salzburg there were swarms of these rude tourists who were being led down the main shopping street, near Mozart's birthplace, by their goofy tour guide dude dressed in lederhosen wearing a bright orange hat with a feather in it waving a flag so his group didn't get lost. Thankfully they don't like to hike, go to museums and explore the outer reaches of this beautiful region so getting away from them isn't too difficult.
Written July 24, 2014
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Hi. Does anyone know if there's a place there where we can leave our luggage? We plan to do a day trip to Hallstatt from Salzburg, before going to Vienna afterwards, so we'll be carrying our backpacks etc. Thank you :)
Written September 3, 2017
It was fine when I was there from May 20-23, though not sure about current conditions - double check online and possibly call/message your accommodation or tourist office.
Written June 6, 2016
Teresa S
York, Pennsylvania
Would you be able to accommodate a baby shower of up to 30 people?
Written June 11, 2015
I heard that the gallery will be open on Wednesday nights until Valentine's Day and that there is no admission fee from 5 pm to 8 pm. Is this correct and if so will this apply for Wednesday evening, February 4th and 11th?
Thank you,
Jocelyn Skrlac
Written June 11, 2015
The train station is on the opposite side of the lake a small ship will take You to the town. The majority of the hotels can be reached in maximum 10 minutes walking distance
Written June 11, 2015
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