Visit the spectacular viewing platform ‘World Heritage View’ during a holiday to Hallstatt in Austria - © Kraft

‘World Heritage View’ on Hallstatt’s Salzberg

Important note for hikers this fall
Hiking trail to the Salzberg in Hallstatt closed

Dear hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the hiking trail to the Salzberg, the so-called "Serpentine Trail", will be closed from December 3, 2024 until the opening of the new Salzbergbahn in spring 2026 due to construction work. Hiking enthusiasts who want to hike on the Plassen, the Steingrabenschneid or to the Skywalk, or to the tunnel entrance at this time, have to make a detour via the Hallstatt Echerntal. Therefore, be sure to plan at least 60 minutes more time for one of these tours.

No one-way tickets at the moment

Hallstatt Salt Mine would like to point out that from 3 December 2024, only tickets for the ascent and descent with the Salzberg cable car will be sold. One-way tickets for the cable car to "Mount Salzberg" and the salt mine are no longer available since 3 December 2024.

One more note

During the construction work, the oldest salt mine in the world and the Skywalk above Hallstatt will be accessible by cable car as usual.

We thank you for your understanding and wish you a wonderful stay in Hallstatt.

Your editorial team

Walk in the footsteps of Nicole Kidman in Hallstatt

In February 2024, the Australian actress was shooting some scenes for her series "Nine Perfect Strangers" on the Hallstatt Salt Mountain. She was able to enjoy the impressive view from the Skywalk. Now you too can enjoy this breathtaking view.

A top tip for a day out!

Those looking for a bit of excitement and want to enjoy the breath-taking Alpine panorama of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, then the impressive viewing platform on the Salzberg is just right. The so called ‘World Heritage Skywalk’ hovers 350 meters above the roofs of Hallstatt and offers a unique panoramic view over Lake Hallstatt and the impressive mountain scenery.

The new visitor attraction is located directly below the former defence tower on the Hallstatt Salzberg (salt mountain). Named after the first Habsburg Rudolf I, the Rudolfsturm (Rudolf tower) was built between 1282 to 1284 by his son Duke Albert I of Austria as a defence tower to protect the mines and buildings of Hallstatt salt mines.

Today the Rudolfsturm houses a restaurant / cafe with a panoramic terrace which serves hearty local delicacies as well as a good cup of coffee and traditional pastries or a slice of cake. It is just a 2 minutes’ walk from the top station of the Hallstatt cable car!

There is plenty to discover during a visit to the Salzberg in Hallstatt: The Salzwelten (salt mine) - the oldest salt mine in the world - with the mega-slide, archaeologists at work in the historic burial ground, the walk-through grave and much, much more ... 

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Restaurant in the Rudolsturm in Hallstatt

 © Kraft | Restaurants in Hallstatt: Rudolfsturm im kulinarischen Salzkammergut

Discover the salt mine on the Salzberg

Wed, Dec. 4, 2024 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Salzbergstraße 1 Hallstatt

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Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.