Hallstatt

Hallstatt () is a small town in the Gmunden District of the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Situated between the southwestern shore of Hallstätter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif, the town lies in the Salzkammergut region, on the national road linking Salzburg and Graz.

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Hallstatt is a small town in Upper Austria located in the scenic Salzkammergut region, nestled between a lake and mountain slopes along the main highway connecting two major cities. The town's distinctive setting and picturesque character have made it a notable destination in the region.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Hallstatt
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Hallstatt - Zentrum .JPG
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.image_caption: The centre of Hallstatt
Settlement.image_shield: Hallstatt Coat of Arms.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 80x110px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Austria
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 271
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Austria
Settlement.map_caption: Location within Gmunden district
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Austria
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Upper Austria
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Gmunden
Settlement.parts_style: para

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Hallstatt
Population: 778
Area: 59.83
Elevation: 511
Official website: www.hallstatt.ooe.gv.at
Image: Hallstatt - Zentrum .JPG
Dialing code: 06134
Licence plate code: GM

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postal code: 4830
Commons gallery: Hallstatt
Commons category: Hallstatt
email address: mailto:[email protected]
native label: Hallstatt
P8168: Alois Hanslian

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Contents

History
Romans onwards
19th century
Archaeology
Hallstatt salt mine
Tourism
Notable places
Overtourism by day visitors
Politics
International relations
Twin town
Replica
Climate
See also
References
External links

Hallstatt is known for its production of salt, dating back to prehistoric times, and gave its name to the Hallstatt culture, the archaeological culture linked to Proto-Celtic and early Celtic people of the Early Iron Age in Europe, c. 800–450 BC.