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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hallstatt

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hallstatt, Austria

Updated June 6, 2022

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Hallstatt Charnel House

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt Charnel House

An Austrian house of bones filled with hundreds of intricately painted skulls.
Entrance to the mine

Hallstatt, Austria

Salzwelten: The Hallstatt Salt Mine

The world's oldest known salt mine.
A settlement recreation.

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt Museum

Dedicated to this region's early settlements and rich history of salt mining.
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5fingers Observation Deck

Obertraun, Austria

5 Fingers Observation Deck

A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.
3 miles from Hallstatt
Art in the Altaussee Salt Mine after WWII

Altaussee, Austria

Altaussee Salt Mines

During World War II, Austria's oldest salt mine was used to store thousands of pieces of stolen artwork.
7 miles from Hallstatt
Eisriesenwelt

Werfen, Austria

Eisriesenwelt

The largest ice cave in the world is thought to be the entrance to hell according to Austrian legend.
21 miles from Hallstatt
Konrad II

Mondsee, Austria

The Altar of the Basilica of St. Michael

This skeleton-filled altar piece served as a backdrop to one of the most iconic scenes in "The Sound of Music."
24 miles from Hallstatt
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