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What you should know
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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
Travel warning from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)
Freezing rain could lead to restrictions in rail and bus traffic from tonight (12.-13.01.2026) Salzburg, Upper Austria (Salzkammergut) and the eastern region affected by massive ice formation until tomorrow afternoon
Low temperatures currently have the whole of Austria firmly in its grip. In the coming night from Monday to Tuesday, freezing rain with predicted amounts of 3 to 6 liters per square meter may occur in the area from Salzburg via Upper Austria to the eastern region. Due to the expected massive ice formation on points, vehicles and overhead lines, restrictions in local, long-distance and freight traffic are to be expected in the future. Against the background of the persistently low temperatures, the ice is not expected to melt until tomorrow afternoon. ÖBB therefore recommends that all travellers postpone non-essential journeys.
ÖBB is constantly monitoring the situation and is taking comprehensive precautionary measures to keep the impact on rail and bus operations as low as possible. Passengers are asked to find out about their connection before starting their journey and to allow more time.
The current status of events is continuously available at streckeninfo.oebb.at. Further information is available on oebb.at, Scotty Mobil, via the ÖBB social media channels and by phone on 05 1717.
Warning: Closed trails
Better to know before you go
Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut can be closed for various reasons. To help you prepare for your hike, we have set up a page with current road closures in the region. This will help you get to your destination without any detours or stress. Click here to visit the page...
Travel warning from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)
Freezing rain could lead to restrictions in rail and bus traffic from tonight (12.-13.01.2026) Salzburg, Upper Austria (Salzkammergut) and the eastern region affected by massive ice formation until tomorrow afternoon
Low temperatures currently have the whole of Austria firmly in its grip. In the coming night from Monday to Tuesday, freezing rain with predicted amounts of 3 to 6 liters per square meter may occur in the area from Salzburg via Upper Austria to the eastern region. Due to the expected massive ice formation on points, vehicles and overhead lines, restrictions in local, long-distance and freight traffic are to be expected in the future. Against the background of the persistently low temperatures, the ice is not expected to melt until tomorrow afternoon. ÖBB therefore recommends that all travellers postpone non-essential journeys.
ÖBB is constantly monitoring the situation and is taking comprehensive precautionary measures to keep the impact on rail and bus operations as low as possible. Passengers are asked to find out about their connection before starting their journey and to allow more time.
The current status of events is continuously available at streckeninfo.oebb.at. Further information is available on oebb.at, Scotty Mobil, via the ÖBB social media channels and by phone on 05 1717.