A Winters walk to the Skywalk
Here's what you should know now:
Salt Mine & Skywalk closed
Dear visitors and guests, Since September 1, 2025, the salt mine in Hallstat has been closed due to extensive construction work. These will last until June 2026. Also affected by the closure is access to the Skywalk above Hallstatt and the cable car to the Salzberg is also out of service during the reconstruction work. For all those who do not want to miss out on a visit to the salt mine, the Salt Mine has set up a daily bus shuttle to the neighboring Altaussee Salt Mine. All information can be found under the following link: https://www.im-salzkammergut.at/events/hallstatt/taegliche-fuehrungen-durch-die-salzwelten-in-hallstatt-2-en-us/
We thank you for your understanding and wish you a wonderful stay in the World Heritage Community of Hallstatt.
Your editorial team
Walk in the footsteps of Nicole Kidman
In February 2024, the Australian film actress will shoot some scenes on the Hallstatt Salt Mountain for her series "Nine Perfect Strangers". She was certainly able to enjoy the impressive view from the Skywalk. Now you can enjoy this breathtaking view.
Through the winter forest
Fancy a short walk with unique panoramic views over the southern shore of Lake Hallstatt? Then we have just the thing for you! A winter trip up the Salzberg (salt mountain) in Hallstatt. Alone the ride on the Salzberg cable car is an absolute experience. When the orange cabin glides on the rails through the snow-covered winter forest and with the sun shines down from the deep blue sky, every nature lover's heart will fill with joy.
Thrill at the winter time
Once at the top, the enthusiastic visitor is welcomed by the snow-covered high valley with the majestic Plassen mountain. Just a few minutes’ walk from the mountain station of the funicular is one of the most beautiful photo points in Hallstatt: the Skywalk in Hallstatt. The breathtaking viewing platform, high above the old salt production town of Hallstatt, not only provides magnificent panoramic views, but also provides guests from all over the world with a little thrill. Perfect for your selfie of winter holidays in Hallstatt.
Warm up
Directly by the Skywalk "World Heritage view" stands one of the oldest defence towers of the Sakzkammergut. Today, the historic Rudolfsturm houses a home-style restaurant. The perfect stopover for a "hot break".
Trendy stairs
Very popular with families with children: the numerous steps up the old lookout tower. Just count along as you go. Every step gives new fascinating views of the snow-covered high valley with its ancient burial fields. Counting sheep was yesterday, nowadays we count trendy steps. Count with us.
Our tip: For all winter fans - if the paths on the Salzberg are cleared – it is well worth taking a small, about 15-minute walk to the “Knappenhaus”. From spring to autumn, the old saline building is the starting point for impressive guided tours through the adventure mine "Salzwelten" with its mega-slide. And for anyone who wants to take their first steps on snowshoes, the historic high valley is certainly the perfect place to give it a try. The suitable shoes are available to hire at the Janu sports shop in the centre of Hallstatt. We wish you a lot of fun on the wintry Salzberg in 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.