Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape

The Hallstatt-Dachstein region spans across three Austrian provinces, featuring steep mountainsides, dense forests, glacial lakes, and traditional Alpine architecture.

Salt mining activities in the region date back to 2000 BCE, leading to the establishment of trade routes and the development of the Hallstatt cultural period.

The decorated skulls in the Beinhaus ossuary demonstrate local burial traditions, with each skull bearing the name, profession, and death date of the deceased.

The unified lift pass provides access to multiple facilities throughout Salzkammergut, connecting visitors to caves, hiking trails, and observation platforms.

The region contains the Dachstein Ice Cave system, where natural ice formations create structures resembling palaces and domes within the mountain.

Location: Upper Austria

Location: Styria

Location: Salzburg

Location: Hallstatt

GPS coordinates: 47.55940,13.64640

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:08