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Restaurant im Seehotel Gruner Baum
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67 ft$$ - $$$ • Austrian • International • Vegetarian Friendly

BRAUGASTHOF am Hallstattersee
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0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Austrian • European • Central European

Gasthof Zauner
407
137 ft$$ - $$$ • Austrian • European • Central European

Gasthof Simony Restaurant am See
229
202 ft$$ - $$$ • German • Austrian • European

Restaurant Rudolfsturm
200
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Austrian • European • Central European

Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt
225
178 ft$$ - $$$ • Austrian • European • Central European

Taglich Frisch Gebacken
19
0.1 mi$ • Dessert

Simple 169
73
473 ft$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly

Karmez Kebab Cart
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232 ft$ • Turkish

Maislinger
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0.3 mi$ • Bakeries • Austrian • Cafe
Attractions
34 within 6 miles

Hallstatt Ossuary
488
61 ftCemeteries • Religious Sites

Parish of the Assumption
166
310 ftChurches & Cathedrals

Hallstatt Lutheran Church
227
232 ftReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Museum Hallstatt
192
206 ftSpeciality Museums

Central Square Marktplatz
879
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick"
1,296
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Hallstätter See
448
0.4 miBodies of Water

Salzwelten Hallstatt
1,560
0.5 miMines

Badestrand Hallstatt
59
0.7 miBeaches

5 Fingers
570
2.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
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4.5
1,336 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
78
Poor
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Terrible
19
Maro
Dubai, United Arab Emirates138 contributions
May 2022
1. There is a boat to transfer you here. It is 3,5E per person. I found the owners of the boat rude and please note they only accept cash.
2. There are plenty of options for gelato ice-cream and bakeries. Very limited options to enjoy a coffee - meal with a nice view.
3. Very nice experience, walking at the village. There is a very nice vibe
2. There are plenty of options for gelato ice-cream and bakeries. Very limited options to enjoy a coffee - meal with a nice view.
3. Very nice experience, walking at the village. There is a very nice vibe
Written May 4, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Julia D
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
The town of Hallstatt and the lake are beautiful and all the attractions are great and amazing as all the websites are saying.
There are not so many restaurants, at least this season (March), and the food is mostly gourmet and pricy. We were expecting something more traditional. But there are some good junkfood choices.
People wise, we would say 50/50 in terms of politeness.
And last but also IMPORTANT the pharmacy is open only 3 days a week and the same goes for the doctor, which we found pretty upsetting since we had an emergency and the closest hospital was 25km away. It's unacceptable, for a famous place like this, with almost a million tourists per year, to not have a health center nearby.
There are not so many restaurants, at least this season (March), and the food is mostly gourmet and pricy. We were expecting something more traditional. But there are some good junkfood choices.
People wise, we would say 50/50 in terms of politeness.
And last but also IMPORTANT the pharmacy is open only 3 days a week and the same goes for the doctor, which we found pretty upsetting since we had an emergency and the closest hospital was 25km away. It's unacceptable, for a famous place like this, with almost a million tourists per year, to not have a health center nearby.
Written March 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Einat Grossman
Petah Tiqwa, Israel90 contributions
Sep 2021
The small town of Hallstatt is very beautiful and picturesque, laying on the big lake, perfect for pictures.
Crowded with tourists,
Very expensive parking, and in very crowded days you can go half an hour only from the parking to the old town.
Still the pictures there are the most beautiful you can imagine, so it's still worth the visit.
Crowded with tourists,
Very expensive parking, and in very crowded days you can go half an hour only from the parking to the old town.
Still the pictures there are the most beautiful you can imagine, so it's still worth the visit.
Written December 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
db7477
Carlsbad, CA2,368 contributions
Nov 2021 • Business
Visiting Hallstatt was a bucket list item. We stopped enroute from Italy to Linz. Unfortunately, we arrived only an hour before sunset so we didn’t have enough time to fully savor the experience. Google “Hallstatt, China”… this charming town is so loved that it’s been cloned.
Written November 21, 2021
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must_travel_soon_10
Mississauga, Canada1,482 contributions
Oct 2021
This small town jutting out into the lake is very beautiful, especially from a distance. The town itself is very touristy and nothing special. The churches are very attractive and worth enjoying their courtyards. Arrive early or later to avoid guided tour crowds.
Written November 18, 2021
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Adrian Y
Leiden, The Netherlands593 contributions
Jul 2021
The village itself, located on the lake with high hills behind, is pretty enough. Even in COVID-times, the small main street was full of 30-minute visitors buying rubbishy souvenirs.
The town's musuem is worth a visit and the crowds all leave around 4 p.m.
Nevertheless, there are prettier places in Upper Austria that are much less tacky.
The other gem in the town is to the south of the centre - the badeinsel. A small island with toilets and changing facilities that gives access to the lake for swimming - great location.
The town's musuem is worth a visit and the crowds all leave around 4 p.m.
Nevertheless, there are prettier places in Upper Austria that are much less tacky.
The other gem in the town is to the south of the centre - the badeinsel. A small island with toilets and changing facilities that gives access to the lake for swimming - great location.
Written July 19, 2021
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Mercy
Stockholm, Sweden9 contributions
Oct 2020
A kind of a fairytale town & very charming old town!! These are too many visitors for a small town!! Love this town
Written February 19, 2021
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore11,766 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Came here once during spring and decided to visit again during winter and was lucky to have clear weather. The place is like a piece out of fairytale. Although it's much quieter during the winter, it's still advisable to visit earlier during the day.
Written December 29, 2020
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Need To See It All
Perth, Australia957 contributions
Jan 2020
It's hard not to love this little town, despite it's fame. The views driving in and out were magical - every turn brought a new vista. Walking along the lake's edge was peaceful and a photographer's paradise.
Written December 4, 2020
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Michael V
Soborg, Denmark342 contributions
Sep 2020
It is a really beautiful place and totally understable that this has been included in UNESCO World Heritage.
Impressing with the old town in this extremely beautiful location and everything is also beautifully renovated and generally kept in really good shape.
Even for Covid-19 there were still a lot of tourists in September 2020, but I still think it was a really nice place to visit.
Impressing with the old town in this extremely beautiful location and everything is also beautifully renovated and generally kept in really good shape.
Even for Covid-19 there were still a lot of tourists in September 2020, but I still think it was a really nice place to visit.
Written October 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jonny P
6 contributions
How easy is it to travel from Vienna to Hallstat? Is a day trip do-able with a baby?
Politopoulou N
Pylaia, Greece16 contributions
Θα επισκεφτώ την Βιέννη 4-8/1 και θα ήθελα μια μονοήμερη χαλστατ.μπορει κάποιος να με βοηθήσει στο πως πάω;
Helena B
Buckland Marsh, UK5 contributions
What to do if it rains?
Gerhard Reus
Salzburg, Austria39 contributions
Most of the sights are close together. Buy an umbrella and still go from one place to the other. Enjoy Salzburg!
Jcool1608
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Hi...I am planning to book a private tour to cover Salzburg and Hallstatt in 1 day. Pick up from Vienna. Is that enough time or will I end up spending too much time travelling? Please advise. Thanks
tk3232
Sugar Land, TX3,484 contributions
My opinion, 1 day is not enough to cover both cities plus traveling time in between plus time for meal and plus time back to Vienna. Each of those cities deserve to be there at least for 1 day each. But it depends what you would like to see and visit. We enjoyed 2 full days in Salzburg (3 nights stay) and 2 full days in Hallstatt (3 nights stay) and we did everything on "high speed".
grngrl_hr
New York City, NY3 contributions
Is anything open on New Year's Day in Hallstatt?
BuzzReviewer
6 contributions
Hi. Is Hallstatt a place to go to if the weather is bad? And what do you think is worth more visiting the Dachstein ice caves or salt mines? - Thanks
Stephanie B
Houston, TX78 contributions
We only visited the salt mine, so I cannot compare, but between the 2, Rick Steves has a slight preference for the salt mine. We really enjoyed our tour. It was a unique experience for sure!
We were in Hallstatt when it was cold and rainy and it's doable but not the best place to visit. Pretty much everything you want to see is outside and its beauty. We would have loved to rent a boat and enjoy the lake or eat outside. I was sad we missed those things!
pkumar37
Kolkata (Calcutta), India6 contributions
Hi..
We are a couple with kids aged 9 and 13 wanting to do Austria and Prague in 10 days in October 16th to 25th, 2018. Can anyone please help me how to split the days with day trips if possible ? Also, will it be very cold in October for kids ? Thank you.
Neeasa
Jacksonville, FL132 contributions
Hello,
I would do 2 to 3 days for Prague the temperature there ranges depending on the day , usual temps are anywhere from 60F to 35F . So it says !! Anyway that should be enough time to see everything, I would recommend staying near old town because walking is much easier then driving and parking. And Austria.... oh goodness there are so many great spots! Definitely recommend Hallstatt! Beautiful small town ! Vienna we had booked for 2 days and it was plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see. As you get in to the higher altitude and mountains it will be colder we were there in end of April beginning of may and there was still a chill and a bit of snow on the mountain caps . Good lunch and have a lovely time on your trip hope this helps !
Maureen P
Redwood City, California, United States5 contributions
While visiting Hallstatt, I bought some local salt. I would like to purchase more but can’t find a mail order source. Any ideas?
Thanks.
bazzawong
Hong Kong, China197 contributions
Ooops my apologies, I realize I didn’t answer your question correctly :S
reichl
Salzburg, Austria2 contributions
Salzburgs Parkplätze sind im int. touristischen Vergleich gar nicht teuer, wo leben Sie denn?
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town
- Hotels near Old Town:
- (0.01 mi) I da Mitt
- (0.02 mi) Seehotel Gruener Baum
- (0.02 mi) Seewirt Zauner
- (0.02 mi) Gasthof Simony
- (0.03 mi) Cafe Restaurant zum Muhlbach
- Restaurants near Old Town:
- (0.00 mi) Marktbeisl Zur Ruth
- (0.01 mi) Cafe Derbl
- (0.01 mi) Restaurant im Seehotel Gruner Baum
- (0.02 mi) Die Gemischtwarenhandlung am See
- (0.03 mi) Gasthof Zauner