Hallstatt is known as one of the most beautiful places in Austria and the world; in summer, Hallstatt stands out for the lush greenery of its trees, the blue of its lakes, and the majestic mountains.

The town of Hallstatt covers an area of nearly 60 square kilometers in the district of Gmunden, Upper Austria, situated southwest of Lake Hallstätter and on the slopes of the Hoher Dachstein mountain in the Salzkammergut region. In May, the American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler ranked Hallstatt among the 50 most beautiful towns in the world.

Viewed from above, Hallstatt in summer captivates with the green of its trees and the blue of its waters. If you search for images of Austria online, you’re likely to come across many photos of this town. On TripAdvisor, the world’s leading travel forum, visitors have left nearly 15,000 reviews and photos of this famous town.