On a tiny piece of land between the mighty mountains and a beautiful lake there is a small town of rare beauty - Hallstatt . It is no coincidence that it is called "the most beautiful city in the world of a sprinkling": Hallstatt and its environs are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List . It is interesting that the exclusivity of this place was appreciated even in China, in 2012 . in the Chinese province of Guangdong for the rich built an exact copy of the paradise of Austria . Hallstatt is a dream city, and the mirror-like surface of the fairy-tale lake gives it a unique charm . Mention of These places appeared already in 1400 g .BC . . e is known that at that time there flourished salt extraction, and it became the basis of material well-being of local residents . Large-scale volumes of trade "white gold" has reached the 12th century . During this period, Hallstatt line appears (the oldest in the world), and in the 16th century it was already longer than 40 km .
Needless to say that. the mining and sale of salt incredibly enriched the city and at the same time brought him many enemies who sought own precious mines. In the 13th century, a defensive tower was built, then the first settlements with a central market square and streets appeared, some residential buildings date from the 16th and 17th centuries.
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How to get
The cheapest way to get to Hallstatter-See from Salzburg with a transfer to Bad Ischl. At the main station in Salzburg, take bus number 150 "Salzburg - Bad Ischl", transfer to the destination "Bad Ischl-Hallstatt" at the destination and go to the "Hallstatt" station (the ticket costs 15 EUR, the trip takes about 2, 5 hours). The railway station is located on one side of the lake, and the town with its sights is on the other, so the final point in your road marathon will be a mini ferry ride.
You can get to Hallstatt on the Salzburg-Hallstatt train (with a transfer in Attnang), but this option will cost a lot more, and even longer in time neither. If you still prefer this method, get a guest tourist map of Salzkammergut, at the section between Attnang and Hallstatt it will provide a pleasant discount.
Tourists traveling by car will have to leave the car at the entrance to the city, travel to Hallstatt territory is allowed only at presence of a special badge. It is not difficult to find a parking lot: you pass through the tunnel and follow the main road equipped with signs, soon it rests in car parking, here we will place our transport for a walk.
By the way, modern travelers are very lucky. Literally a couple of centuries ago it was possible to reach Hallstatt only on foot or on the lake, since there was no direct highway leading to the city. There were good times for the residents: silence and no tourists!
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Description Hallstatt town, of course, not the tiniest city in the world, but from the left champions are not so far away: it is home to a little less than a thousand human. To match the population and the so-called historical center of the city, consisting of only two streets. And by car you can only drive one of them, but for tourists this is not very important: we also remember that we left the car at the entrance. The new districts of Hallstatt are just a little bit larger: you will not take more than half an hour to get acquainted with them slowly.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Hallstatt -Zee
The amazing action will open up to those who are lucky enough to be on Hallstatter-See in May. At this time, events are held here on the occasion of the Church holiday of the Body of Christ. The lake is filled with boats decorated with flowers and making up a colorful procession. One can only imagine that this impressive ceremony takes place every year since 1628, and it becomes clear how local residents are committed to their traditions and how they honor them.
But if your visit to this miracle- corner fell for another time, do not worry, the very opportunity to feel like a fairy tale is worth a lot . In addition, you will find a lot of entertainment available throughout the tourist season . For example, you can rent a small boat, ride it on Hallstatter -Zee and for To get rid of the town from an unusual angle . By the way, you can choose a boat to taste: electric motor boat or an old boat with a rower . You can get on the boat at the pier located in the city center and at the pier at the lower funicular station .
And how much pleasure will bring fishing or swimming with scuba diving in the waters of this amazing lake. Agree, this experience in your life has not been. True, a license is required for such entertainments, but it is really worthwhile to spend a little time and money on acquiring it, suddenly you will discover a treasure hidden in the depths of the lake during the Second World War. Who said that this is just a legend?
- Visit the salt mines and take a photo of the whole town from the top of the mountain. By the way, if you decide to go back on foot, the reward for the difficult road will be magnificent views of the lake and the mountains.
- Give up the worldly bustle in one of the restaurants overlooking the lake and order the fish caught in Hallstatter-See.
- Find the local church of St. Michael with an incredibly cozy cemetery and think about the perishable in the crypt of Beinhaus with skulls and bones.
But no need for a license to swim in Hallstatter-See. Go to the new area of the city - Lana, here you will find an artificial green island with the equipped descent to the water. At the height of the season, all local lovers of sun and water gather there. And even for young travelers there is an occupation: there is a playground nearby. Just a warning: the lake is filled with glacial streams, so even on the hottest day, the water remains rather cool.
If you have free time, take a walk along the hiking and cycling trail along the eastern shore of Hallstatter-See - it's part of a long a cycling route laid to the neighboring lake. In some places, the path goes directly over the water along the towers driven into the rock.
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