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Important information for train riders and hikers on Lake Hallstatt
All information: "Ferry traffic suspended" and "hiking trail closure Ostuferweg" can be read below

Note for hikers on the East Bank Hiking Trail

The east bank hiking trail will be closed between Obertraun and the Bad Goiser village of "Obersee" from 13 to 28 May 2024 from Monday to Thursday between 07:30 and 16:30 hrs. Exceptions are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Whit Monday. The East Bank Cycle Path is also affected. The excursion restaurant "Seeraunzn" is freely accessible by bike and on foot from Bad Goisern, even during the closing times.

Until 15.05.2024
Ferry service on Lake Hallstatt suspended

The ferry service between Hallstatt train station and Hallstatt center is expected to be suspended until 15.05.2024, due to massive storm damage to the railway line. As an alternative for hikers, we recommend a crossing from Obertraun to Hallstatt with the old salt ship "Navia". Or with the round trip boat of the Hallstätter Seeschiffahrt from the stops "Obertraun", "Hallstatt Markt/Centre" and "Hallstatt Lahn".

Advice for international travellers

In the case of the rail replacement service from the "Steeg-Gosau" station, the bus that takes you to Hallstatt or Obertraun is already waiting for you at the station forecourt. All you have to do is change - from the train to the bus. You can then get off directly in the towns of Hallstatt and Obertraun! If you have any questions about this, please contact the train staff (conductor).

  • Brief
    No ferry service until 15.05.2024
    Replacement service to Hallstatt & Obertraun from "Steeg Gosau" station
  • Closure of hiking trail / cycle path "Ostufer" (Lake Hallstatt)
    12.05.2024 - 28.05.2024
    Monday - Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Open on the following days
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Public holiday (Whit Monday)

Thank you for your understanding.

Your Editorial Team

If you have any questions about the "temporary suspension of ferry traffic" on Lake Hallstatt, please send us an e-mail in English to the following contact details:

 

Warning: Closed trails
Better to know before you go

Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut can be closed for various reasons. To help you prepare for your hike, we have set up a page with current road closures in the region. This will help you get to your destination without any detours or stress. Click here to visit the page...

Note
Ferry service suspended until May 15, 2024

The ferry service between "Hallstatt train station" and "Hallstatt centre" is expected to be suspended until 15.05.2024. There is no ferry-boat during this period. A substitute service has been set up for train passengers. Guests who wish to visit Hallstatt by train must continue by bus from the "Steeg-Gosau" train station.

Note to travellers

Due to the reassessment of the hazard situation by ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, extensive rock clearance and blasting work is still necessary. Therefore, the route closure between Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen and Stainach-Irdning will probably be extended until 22.5.2024! In addition, the route in the Obertraun – Steeg-Gosau section will also have to be closed until 15.5.2024. A rail replacement service has been set up. The ferry service between Hallstt and Hallstatt station will be suspended during this period

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