Hallstatt
About 4 hr by train from Vienna
A lakeside village of wooden houses beneath alpine cliffs, with an ancient salt mine above it.
Why locals go
Postcard Austria, worth the early train.
Visiting Vienna?
At 4 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Vienna for your flight home.
What to book
- Salt mine tour
- Skywalk viewpoint
- Electric boat on the Hallstätter See
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Lakeside guesthouse
- Boat at sunrise
With friends
- Hike the Dachstein
- Salt mine slide
When to go
Year-round.