The best running trails around Bezirk Gmunden

The colorful streets of Hallstatt are among the most charming sights in the historic town center. Especially the Seestraße and the small alleys around the market square show the typical architecture of the place: narrow houses, colorful facades, wooden balconies, and flowers in front of the windows. Colorful burgher houses directly on the slope and on the lake shore. Traditional facades with wooden details and floral decorations. Narrow alleys that preserve the medieval character of the town. Small shops, cafes, and craft stores along the paths. Seestraße: Hallstatt's most famous street with a direct view of the Hallstätter See. Market square and surroundings: Historic houses around the fountain and the Holy Trinity column. Lakeside alleys: Beautiful perspectives with the lake, boat houses, and the church tower in the background. The colorful alleys are an important part of Hallstatt's charm and make the town one of the most famous photo opportunities in the Salzkammergut.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Hallstatt–Dachstein/Salzkammergut has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1997. It encompasses not only the historic town of Hallstatt but also the surrounding cultural landscape with the Dachstein massif and large parts of the Salzkammergut. The region was recognized for its exceptional cultural and historical significance: Over 7,000 years of salt mining, one of the oldest continuously operated salt extraction sites in the world. The Hallstatt culture (approx. 800–450 BC), which gave its name to an entire era of the European Iron Age. The excellently preserved historic town center with its unique architecture. The extraordinary cultural landscape of mountains, lakes, and traditional settlements. Today, Hallstatt is one of Austria's most famous destinations and attracts visitors from all over the world every year who want to experience the unique combination of culture, history, and nature.

The Hallstatt Ossuary is located in St. Michael's Chapel, right next to the Catholic parish church in the center of Hallstatt. It is one of the most famous ossuaries in Europe and houses over 1,200 human skulls, around 600 of which are artistically painted. The skulls are decorated with flowers, leaves, crosses, and the names and dates of death of the deceased. This tradition dates back to the 18th century. Many visitors initially find the ossuary unusual, but after their visit, they see it as an impressive testament to Hallstatt's history and culture.

Wonderful view of the castle as well as Traunstein & Traunsee

Beautiful view of the Trsunstein & Traunsee

On this esplanade, there is a rather inconspicuous memorial to 60 people who became victims of the Nazi dictatorship. The narrow bronze bar, into which the names are engraved, is easy to overlook.

Seeschloss Ort is located on a small island connected to the Toskana peninsula by an approximately 120 m long wooden bridge. It is the landmark of Gmunden. Until a few years ago, the spelling "Orth" was still common. On the left side of the inner courtyard, various flood marks are marked, according to which the flood in 1594 reached a height of 2.97 m in Seeschloss Ort and thus the top floor of the Wandelgang. The small castle chapel is dedicated to Saint James. The castle tower, behind which the much smaller church spire almost disappears, bears the year "1092". The altarpiece depicts "The Assumption of Mary", in which Saint James the Elder, the patron saint of the church, participates.

The Seeschloss Ort is located on a small island connected to the Toskana peninsula by an approximately 120 m long wooden bridge. It is the landmark of Gmunden. Until a few years ago, the spelling "Orth" was still common. On the left side of the inner courtyard, various flood marks are indicated, according to which the flood of 1594 in the Seeschloss Ort had reached a height of 2.97 m, thus reaching the highest step of the covered walkway. The small castle chapel is dedicated to Saint James. The castle tower, behind which the much smaller church spire almost disappears, bears the year "1092". The altarpiece depicts "The Assumption of Mary", in which Saint James the Greater, the patron saint of the church, participates.