Hallstatt is a small town in Austria that’s known for its picturesque setting and rich history. In 1997 most of the historic, cultural landscape was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s situated in the Salzkammergut region, about 2 hours away from Salzburg. During our trip to Salzburg, we decided to head to Hallstatt to see if the pictures we had seen lived up to the reality (spoiler: they did). We visited on a pleasant summer’s day in September and couldn’t have asked for nicer weather which allowed us to submerge ourselves in the scenery and talk a leisurely walk through the charming town. We had an amazing afternoon in Hallstatt, we just wish we had had longer!

Getting to Hallstatt from Salzburg

The easiest way to get to Hallstatt from Salzburg is by car. The drive takes about 2 hours and is a relatively straightforward and