Salzwelten Hallstatt is a salt mine and fascinating attraction in Hallstatt, Austria where they showcase the oldest wooden staircase in all of Europe and you learn about the 7000 year old history of salt in an ancient salt mine. Your adventure starts with a panoramic funicular ride up the mountain, and the path then leads to the tunnel mouth of this unique and mystical underground world. First dug by hand over 3000 years ago, the tunnels go many kilometres and deep into the rock interior, come view where miners laboured and toiled so long ago. Home to the new Bronze Age Cinema, located 400 metres underground, projecting an animation and fictional story of a young boy and the oldest ancient staircase, it's fascinating. Salzwelten Hallstatt also has a subterranean salt lake reached by fast miners slides, where you enjoy a multimedia show about the white gold that has been mined here forever, and then you take the miners railway back to daylight and the Hallstatt High Valley, this unique experience is not to be missed.READ MORE

Hallstattersee Schifffahrt in Hallstatt, Austria has been offering boat trips on the Hallstattersee from more than 153 years connecting the center of the Dachstein communities including Hallstatt, Obertraun, Bad Goisern and Gosau. This modern nautical company operates with pride in Austria throughout the year and offers regular round trips and special cruises as per customer requirements. From the Hallstatt market to the train station, this is the only boat connection on an Austrian lake that is maintained even during the winter months, and they have a wide range of special trips including battleship tours, the beautiful landscape of Lake Hallstatt and so much more. Hallstattersee Schifffahrt has a wonderful fleet with the ships Goisern II and Hallstatt equipped with on-board cafe selling snacks and beverages, and they cater to weddings so bring your floral decorations, wedding cake and commit on the floating registry office, a memorable day awaits.READ MORE

Gasthof Hirlatz in Hallstatt, Austria is a family friendly hotel ideally based for walking, cycling and mountain biking right from their door. Individually decorated rooms and suites offer country charm and beautiful furnishings, and come with panoramic mountain views, private bathroom, toilet, hairdryer, cable-TV, WIFI and usually a balcony. Gasthof Hirlatz is situated in the picturesque Echerntal which is pure nature with fascinating natural wonders such as wild mountain streams, waterfalls and rock pools and the lake Hallstattersee, come be a part of it an enjoy and active or relaxing holiday in both summer and winter, they also have a Kniepp-pool or sauna after a long day out.READ MORE

Brau-Gasthof in Hallstatt, Austria is located right on the famous Hallstatt lake and is a relaxing hotel and guesthouse steeped in history with the first mention dating all the way back to 1472. Charming and romantic rooms with private balconies and breathtaking lake views boast traditional Austrian furniture, come with satellite TV and shower. The breakfast room serves a spectacular buffet breakfast complete with fire burning for cosy dining enjoyment. They are open year round and there are many summer and winter activities to be enjoyed in the area, and guests can enjoy relaxing in the garden terrace or restaurant enjoying delicacies and specialties from the region. Brau-Gasthof offers a walk back in time with a stay in charming Gothic architecture, renovated, and the eight guest rooms will delight and ensure your stay is a memorable one.READ MORE

Gasthaus Muehle is one of the oldest taverns in Hallstatt, Austria complete with terrace and restaurant offering hearty home cooking, Italian specialties and homemade pizza. The hostel is rustic with simple furnishings and can accommodate up to 47 guests for overnight stays, with showers and toilets in the corridors and free WIFI throughout. Gasthaus Muehle is the perfect base for exploring this UNESCO world heritage area and guests here enjoy a combination of relaxation and comfort at reasonable prices. They are located right in the centre of Hallstatt next to the waterfall of Muehlbach just 5 minutes to the ship pier and historic market square, come for a memorable stay.READ MORE

Wiesberghaus in Hallstatt, Austria is the most beautiful and comfortable mountain hut on the Dachstein. Ideally close to 17 climbing routes with various degrees of difficulty, guests staying here can also enjoy guided ski tours and snowshoe hikes with professional instructors and mountain guides. In the evening a beautiful heated stove provides much warmth and comfort, and they can sleep up to 80 people here and have exquisite cold and warm meals to nourish you. Come for Alpine training or a guided snowshoe hiking weekend for small groups from 4-15 at the Dachstein. Wiesberghaus offers a wonderful stay, ski tours, the newly built Alpine Centre Weichtalhaus, come tame the mountain, they will show you how.READ MORE

Cafe Derbl in Hallstatt, Austria has been baking delicious breads on the Hallstatt Markplatz since the 15th century, and this pleasant tradition has been immortalized in the walls as they say, so come feel the history, the ambiance, and enjoy a walk back in time, they extend a year round welcome. Enjoy the finest of bakery and kitchen delights with their exceptionally large selection of coffees, teas, fine pastries and much more, here delicacies and specialties exceed expectations, even if you're a large group. In summer Cafe Derbl serves their specialty homemade ice cream for cooling off on balmy warm days, and they also have a holiday apartment right in the midst of the World Heritage region with modern and fully equipped kitchen, it's a great base for discovering Hallstatt and the wonderful Salzkammergut. READ MORE

Restaurant Rudolfsturm in Hallstatt, Austria dates all the way back to the 13th century and was a medieval defence tower. The restaurant has a panoramic terrace and serves hearty local and regional delicacies from an exceptional menu with some favourite specialties including the Rudolfsturm cold cut platter with their own homemade bread and fresh horseradish, a must try Hungarian Gulaschsoup with bread, Spaghetti bolognese with meat sauce and parmesan cheese, and much more. End your delicious meal at Restaurant Rudolfsturm with their delectable Curd cheese- or Applestrudel with vanilla sauce or whipped cream and enjoy breathtaking views while dining, come feel the history and the ambiance, it's a special dining experience that awaits.READ MORE

Gasthof Zauner in Hallstatt, Austria has been family run for over 150 years, now completely renovated is located on the historic market square just 150 metres from the waterfront, with all rooms boasting either lake or mountain views. With modern and traditional elements, the rooms have satellite TV, a seating area and bathroom and a breakfast buffet can be enjoyed in your room. They also have the Salzbar Cafe on the ground floor serving delectable meals throughout the day, with breakfast room and cocktail bar. Come for the perfect holiday, in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, Gasthof Zauner is ideally based for the Dachstein-Nord ski area, the ice skating rinks, the World Heritage Museum and so much more, and they have wireless internet free of charge.READ MORE

Gasthof Simony Restaurant am See in Hallstatt, Austria is your historic restaurant and guesthouse hotel by the lake, first mentioned in a document way back in the 15th century, with a fascinating history coming through the years to present day. Rooms are exquisite and outfitted with Swiss stone pine-wood, Biedermeier or German Renaissance furniture, some also have balconies with lake views, and in the morning a rich, hearty buffet breakfast awaits you with hot and cold beverages. Gasthof Simony Restaurant am See offers traditional home-style Austrian cooking, homemade pastries and fresh fish at their wonderful restaurant by Hallstatt lake with garden and views. There are canoes for use free of charge, or you can jump right into the lake from the lawn.READ MORE