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Hallstatt, Austria
A lakeside village below steep mountains. Park in the paid lots outside; the centre is car-free.
Hallstatt is a small town in the Salzkammergut of Upper Austria, between the southwestern shore of Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein massif. About 780 people live here at an altitude of 511 metres. Lonely Planet describes pastel-coloured houses reflected in the glassy lake; boats run from the train station to the village. In 1997 UNESCO designated the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape a World Heritage Site.
Salt has been mined here since prehistoric times; according to Wikipedia the mine is considered the world's oldest working salt mine. The early Iron Age culture (c. 800 to 450 BC) is named after the town. Sights include the ossuary with more than 1,200 skulls, about 600 of them painted, and a skywalk 360 metres above the village.
Practical: especially in summer it gets very crowded with cars, buses and tour groups, says Lonely Planet. Check opening hours, access and parking rules beforehand.
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- Hallstatt, Austria
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- 47.5622, 13.6493
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Klausner-HöllCampsite1 km from HallstattTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping TemelCampsite12 km from HallstattTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
- Camping DachsteinCampsite16 km from HallstattTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping ZirngastCampsite19 km from HallstattElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- CampbertCampsite20 km from Hallstatt · 23 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- ZirtingCampsite24 km from Hallstatt · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hallstatt?
Hallstatt is in Hallstatt, Austria, at GPS 47.5622, 13.6493. It is about 16 km from Ramsau am Dachstein.
Can you camp near Hallstatt?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Klausner-Höll, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hallstatt?
Hallstatt is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salzkammergut lakes.
What is there to see near Hallstatt?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gosausee (12 km), St. Wolfgang (25 km), Eisriesenwelt (35 km) and Hohenwerfen Castle (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Hallstatt?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)