Lookout

Skywalk Hallstatt, also known as Welterbeblick, is a 12-metre-long viewing platform on the slopes of the Salzberg. It is situated approximately 360 metres above the rooftops of Hallstatt and offers views of the historic centre, Lake Hallstatt, Obertraun and the surrounding peaks. The viewing platform itself is a short stop. Allow approximately 15 to 30 minutes for taking photographs and enjoying the view. It therefore makes more sense to…

Lookout

5 Fingers is the main viewing point on the Krippenstein. Five narrow metal platforms jut out over a 400-metre-deep precipice, offering views of Hallstatt, Lake Hallstatt, Obertraun and the surrounding mountains. Each platform measures 4 × 1 metre and admission is free. You only pay for the cable car. How did I find it here? A lot! The 5 Fingers may well be one of the most touristy viewpoints in the whole of Austria, but those views! They’re…

Lookout, Road

We stumbled upon Loser quite by chance. We were relaxing on the grassy beach by Lake Altaussee when I spotted a gondola lift heading high up into the mountains. Looking at the map, I realised that the toll road, the Loser Panoramastraße, also leads up there. [btn "View accommodation near Loser" https://www.booking.com/city/at/altaussee.html?label=p-hallstatt-loser-btn] During the day, the road is closed to cars and transport is provided by…

Lookout

This viewpoint offers the famous view of Hallstatt that you’ll recognise from postcards and social media. Hallstätter See, the Protestant church, the harbour, the historic houses and the surrounding mountains all fit into a single shot. You’ll find it on maps under the names Classic Village Viewpoint, Panoramic Viewpoint, Fotopoint Hallstatt. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Marktplatz, and admission is free. [btn "Find accommodation in…