A Winters walk on the Salzberg - © Kraft

A Winters walk to the Skywalk

Hiking News
Hiking trail to the "Salzberg" in Hallstatt closed

Dear visitors,
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the footpath, i.e. the serpentine path to the "Salzberg", will be closed from Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 due to renovation work. Unfortunately, the duration of the closure is not yet known. We will inform you as soon as the path is reopened. During this time, only tickets for the ascent and descent will be sold. Single tickets will not be available. The Salt Mine is open at the usual times.

Alternative route up the “Salzberg"

If you wish to hike up the "Salzberg" in Hallstatt during this period, we recommend the route through the "Hallstatt Echerntal". The hike takes about 90 minutes and offers fantastic views of the valley and the picturesque lake. The trail is well signposted.

Thank you for your understanding.

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.

“Skywalk“ of Hallstatt

© Kraft | Aussichtsplattform

Hallstatt Salt Worlds

Restaurant in the Rudolsturm in Hallstatt

 © Kraft | Restaurants in Hallstatt: Rudolfsturm im kulinarischen Salzkammergut

Further attractions

Fri, Mar. 29, 2024 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Salzbergstraße 1 Hallstatt

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