Hallstatt is one of the most beautiful, but also one of the most visited, places in Austria. In my opinion, the famous view of the little town nestled between the lake and the mountains is well worth the trip, despite the large crowds that gather here, particularly on summer weekends.

Hallstatt itself, however, is small, and you can easily walk around it in a few hours.

When visiting, it would be a shame to limit yourself to the town itself. In the surrounding area, you’ll find the lakes at Gosau, Krippenstein with the 5 Fingers viewpoint and its ice caves, as well as hiking trails around Loser. It’s precisely this combination of Hallstatt with trips into the mountains that, in my view, makes it a brilliant choice even for a week-long holiday.

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We’ve therefore taken a broader approach to this guide. As well as Hallstatt, we also cover Gosau, Krippenstein, Loser and other nearby places that we’ve visited ourselves.