A 20-year-old female college student's guide to Hallstatt!

▪Hallstatt Located in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria, Hallstatt is surrounded by the 3,000-meter-high Alps. It is one of Austria's oldest towns and is known as "a postcard from heaven." Hallstatt's prosperity came from salt, earning it the titles of "the world's oldest salt capital" and "the white gold route." It is also known as "Europe's most beautiful town" and a "famous romantic destination." In 1997, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - ▪Lake Hallstatt This lake was formed by glaciers. It is 5.9 km long, 2.3 km wide, and covers an area of 8.55 square km. At an altitude of 508 m, it reflects the magnificent scenery of the surrounding mountains. You can rent a boat or stroll along the lakeside walking path. 🎫Free 🕐Open 24 hours - ▪Postcard Observation Deck This is the best spot in town for taking photos, and it's where the scenery on the postcards is shot. You can overlook the entire town of Hallstatt and Lake Hallstatt. 🕐 9:00 am–6:00 pm - ▪Hallstatt Beinhaus (Bone House) Located halfway up the mountain in Hallstatt, Austria, the Beinhaus houses approximately 600 skulls stacked together. Each skull is elegantly inscribed with the deceased's name and date of death and decorated with patterns such as crosses and roses. 🕐10:00 am–6:00 pm daily from May to October; closed from November to April 🎫EUR 1.5 per adult