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

Gruner Anger in the town of Hallstatt which was declared UNESCO-protected world cultural heritage site, is an inn located in the Austrian region of the Salzkammergut, near the cable railway that leads to the salt mine. Enjoy quiet surrounds and comfortable holidays in this family run inn where the boss herself serves a rich breakfast buffet and excellent cuisine for which she is famous. Gruner Anger is ideally based for exploring and enjoying cultural treasures and prehistoric finds, numerous museums and exhibitions in local traditional houses, there are walks ranging from easy to difficult, great biking opportunities, the lakes, water sports and much more, it's one the most beautiful places in Europe for sightseeing. 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

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

Pizzeria Bella Milano in Hallstatt, Austria is located just 200 metres from Lake Hallstatt right next to the valley station of the Salzbergbahn, and comes with dining room and garden seating. The pizzeria is cozy with a lovely ambiance and can accommodate larger groups and bus tours with parking available for buses and cars. The cuisine is Italian, the pizzas divine, the menu sublime with choices of soups and salads, appetizers, fish dishes, grill items, Italian pastas, gnocchi, chicken wings, toretellini, macaroni, al forno and more, and pizzas and dishes are available dine in or take away. Pizzeria Bella Milano also has beer from the barrel, bottled beers, sparkling wines, white and red wines as well as Greek and Italian varieties, spirits and soft drinks, come for an exceptional dining experience of the finest Italian cuisine, they look forward to meeting you.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

Bacht's Polreich in Hallstatt, Austria has indoor and outdoor seating with lake views and comes highly recommended with special note to try their exquisite trout salad, they also serve a delectable eiskafee which is typically served with ice cream and whipped cream. Friendly staff ensure a wonderful meal, and with the beer cold and the food hearty a great meal is guaranteed, they offer German and Italian cuisine of pizza and pasta, and cater to vegetarians. Bacht's Polreich offers a warm ambiance, great grilled trout, goulash, super views and so much more, it's the perfect destination for an excellent lunch or dinner.READ MORE

The Gasthof Weisses Lamm Inn in Hallstatt, Austria welcomes you to come make yourself at home in this historic building that has been here since the 16th century, now completely renovated to offer modern day hospitality. Open year round and an ideal base for visiting and staying in the World Heritage Region of Hallstatt-Dachstein-Salzkammergut, considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, the inn offers cozy rooms and a varying buffet breakfast, as well as a la carte kitchen, but half board options are available. The Gasthof Weisses Lamm Inn also has a wellness area committed to harmonising body and soul and comes with a sauna, infrared-heat cabin, steam-shower cubicle and treadmill for a great physical work out, it's all here for a fabulous stay, come enjoy.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

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