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Hallstatt Skywalk & Salt Mine

A platform hanging 360 metres above Hallstatt, beside the world's oldest salt mine.

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Time needed
2 hours
Entry
Paid (funicular)
Best time
Morning
Area
Hallstatt

A platform high above the village with dramatic lake views.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Salzbergstraße 21, 4830 Hallstatt

  • Funicular: The Salzbergbahn climbs from Lahn at the southern end of the village.
  • Salt mine: Tours of Salzwelten Hallstatt include wooden miners' slides and an underground lake.
  • Season: Usually open from spring to autumn; check winter hours.

The story of the Hallstatt Skywalk

The "World Heritage View" Skywalk juts out from the mountainside about 360 metres above Hallstatt, giving a bird's-eye view of the village, the lake and the surrounding peaks.

Next to it, the Hallstatt salt mine has been worked for about 7,000 years. Guided tours take you deep inside, down wooden slides used by miners, to an underground salt lake.

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October.

Best time of day

Morning for clear views.

Weather

Low clouds can hide the view.

Tips before you go

  • Combine with a tour of the salt mine on the same mountain.
  • Combine the Skywalk with a salt mine tour.
  • Wear warm clothes for the mine; it stays cool all year.

Best hotels near the Hallstatt Skywalk

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Seehotel Grüner Baum

Historic lakeside hotel on the market square.

See prices

Heritage Hotel Hallstatt

Hotel in restored historic houses.

See prices
All hotels near the Hallstatt Skywalk

What's around the Hallstatt Skywalk

  • Salzwelten HallstattSalt mine tours.
  • RudolfsturmTower with a restaurant.
  • Hallstatt villageBelow.
  • DachsteinMountain across the valley.

Questions travellers ask

How high is the Hallstatt Skywalk?

About 360 metres above the village.

How old is the salt mine?

It has been worked for about 7,000 years.

Is it good for children?

Yes, the slides are a favourite.

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