Day Trip to Hallstatt from Salzburg Logistics

Written By Chen-Ching Wang

Most Popular Attractions

  • The iconic photo (Aussichtspunkt Hallstatt on Google Maps)

    • People came and went so it was easy to get a photo without people in it.

  • Funicular to Sky walk

    • Be mindful of time (queue, up and down funicular, and at sky walk)

  • Hallstatt Charnel House

    • A walk by attraction

      • 2 euro coin

        • Nice view looking down into city

  • Paid Boat Ride

  • Lounge or swim in the lake

How to get there

  • Paid Group Tour

  • They have two departure times, morning and afternoon.

  • 2.5 hours free time in the city and takes about 5 hours in a total.

  • Pros

    • Convenient - Direct transport (See Public Transportation)

  • Cons

    • Slightly more expensive

    • Felt very rushed

  • Public Transportation

    • Public transportation requires 2 transfers and about twice as long each way.

      • Salzburg to Obertraun via public transportation

      • Obertraun to Hallstatt via paid ferry

  • Private Guide or Rental Car

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