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In Austria's Salzkammergut region in the Alps, The UNESCO World Heritage site on Lake Hallstatt is so photogenic that it was completely replicated in China. The tiny village with its pastel-colored houses on the steep mountain slope struggles with massive overtourism despite having only 750 residents.

What awaits you

City tripHikingMuseumsNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 25°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
6°
Jan
8°
Feb
12°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
20°
Sep
20°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
8h
Mar
7h
Apr
10h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
17d
Jan
13d
Feb
14d
Mar
19d
Apr
20d
May
19d
Jun
18d
Jul
19d
Aug
15d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Hallstatt as a Vacation Destination

Hallstatt is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 25°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan