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Mühlbach

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    • Day 21

      Hallstatt town walk + Hallstattweg hike

      October 16, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F

      So happy I had beautiful weather this morning! It made up for having to cut my day short yesterday due to stormy weather all afternoon and evening. Those little stairways and tiny alleys are their residential streets once you get past the market area -- they built right up against the mountain. Gorgeous hiking in the area as well (my hike was to the nearby waterfall viewpoint).Read more

    • Day 20

      Hallstatt

      October 15, 2023 in Austria ⋅ 🌧 45 °F

      Unfortunately it got rainy, windy, and cold on me when I arrived so I haven't done the town walk yet and had to nix the viewpoint, but the views are still gorgeous and I have a little balcony in my room, so that helps make up for it. (I especially love my view of the crane 😂). Also have some pics of the boat ride over from the little train station.Read more

    • Day 2

      Hallstatt

      April 21, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      Wir sind angekommen 😍 Der Campingplatz ist super gelegen und ziemlich nah am See, wo wir gerade sitzen und die herrliche Aussicht genießen.
      Gleich geht's weiter in das Örtchen, auf der Suche nach einem köstlichen Kaffee. Bilder folgen sobald sie gemacht wurden ☺️Read more

    • Day 25

      Hallstatt, Austria

      September 27, 2016 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      It took us 3 hours on the public bus to get to Hallstatt but it was totally worth it! The trip went by quickly even though we had to change buses 3 times since most of it was spent admiring the scenic drive through the mountains and small villages of the Austrian Alps. We also got to watch all the local kids get on and off the bus since we quickly realized they don't have traditional school buses.

      Once we made it to Hallstatt we came upon such a tranquil and pristine view of the lake that surrounds the tiny town in the heart of the Alps. We rented a little cottage apartment right by the park where we got to sit out and enjoy the swans in the lake. The following day we had a little adventure where we went to the ice caves formed over 10 million years ago and hiked the Alps to get some amazing views and fresh air! We also discovered a new hobby we hope to take up one day.... paragliding! How cool would it be to soar about the mountains and experience things from another perspective!?
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    • Day 13

      Hallstatt, Austria

      September 26, 2023 in Austria

      Hallstatt /ˈhalʃtat/ (Alta Austria) es una localidad del distrito montañoso de Salzkammergut, en Austria. Está localizada junto al lago Hallstatt. Etimológicamente el nombre de Hall probablemente proviene del término céltico con el que se denominaba a la sal, abundante en las minas cercanas. La localidad da su nombre a la cultura de la edad de Hierro denominada Cultura de Hallstatt. En 1997, el paisaje cultural de Hallstatt-Dachstein fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco.3Read more

    • Day 11

      Hallstatt, Austria

      April 4, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C

      This afternoon we took a bus tour to the town of Hallstatt, Austria. Hallstatt is known for its prehistoric salt mines and has the oldest working salt mines in the world today. The town is comprised of 16th century alpine houses, cafes and hotels. It is a really beautiful spot, situated on the western shore of Lake Hallstatt. It looks like it has come straight out of a fairytale and we enjoyed wandering the beautiful laneways.

      We did the walk up to St Michael’s Chapel before having a delicious lunch at Hotel Gruner Baum in a beautiful dining room overlooking Lake Hallstatt. Brad had wild boar and I had pumpkin risotto with goats cheese.

      Hallstatt is a charming town and it was fabulous getting to experience it. It was also wonderful seeing the amazing Austrian countryside where everything is so vividly green and lush. What a beautiful country.
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    • Day 11

      Charnel House, Hallstatt

      April 4, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C

      One of the more interesting and unique sites in Hallstatt is the Bone House (Charnel House), which has been in existence since the 12th century. As the graveyard in Hallstatt is very small and with no room to extend, the graves were opened 10 - 20 years after the burial and the skull and large bones which took up a lot of space were removed. The skull was cleaned and bleached by the sun and the moon for some weeks, until all signs of decay had disappeared and the skull took on a mild ivory colour. As the graves were decorated with flowers, the skulls finally came to be painted with floral motives by the undertaker or artists. This was seen as a sign of love. This tradition was started in 1720 AD. There is also a symbolism behind each painting with Oak leaves being the symbol of glory, Laurel meaning victory, Ivy is the symbol of life and Roses are the symbol of love.

      There are 1200 skulls placed in the Charnel House of which 610 are painted and arranged according to family names and are marked with the date of death. The last skull was placed in the charnel house in 1995. It is the skull of a woman who died in 1983 and her gold tooth is still visible. It was her personal wish to be placed in the Charnel House.

      Today, it is no longer necessary to remove bones from the graves because the number of cremations has increased sharply. However it is still possible to have your bones place here as long as you make a personal testament to this effect. After ten years of grave rest the skull is removed, chemically treated and painted.

      This is such a unique and interesting site and I love the reverence given. Situated in the peaceful cemetery overlooking the lake and the majestic mountains behind, it was well worth the visit.
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    • Day 3

      Hallstatt, Austria

      September 28, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      Hallstatt is a picturesque village located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. Nestled between the Dachstein Alps and Laake Hallstatt, it's renowned for its stunning natural beauty and well-preserved historic architecture. The village dates back to prehistoric times and has a rich mining history, particularly in salt production.

      One of Hallstatt's unique features is its tradition of keeping geese. They are an integral part of the local culture and are often seen roaming freely through the streets and in the lake. This tradition is tied to an old belief that geese possess protective qualities, safeguarding the village from harm.

      Visitors are drawn to Hallstatt for its charm, the scenic lakeside setting, and the opportunity to explore the nearby Dachstein Ice Cave. The village also offers activities like hiking, boating, and exploring its fascinating salt mines. The combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage makes Hallstatt a popular destination for travelers seeking a quintessential Austrian experience.
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    • Day 3

      Zoutmijn van Hallstatt

      July 9, 2019 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      Vanmorgen zijn we de dag rustig begonnen: beetje langer geslapen, rustig inkopen gedaan en ontbeten.
      Daarna vertrokken we naar Hallstatt, een dorpje gelegen aan een ander meer met een zoutmijn in de berg. We waren echter niet voorbereid op de vele dagjestoeristen die alle parkeerplaatsen al ingenomen hadden. Na 3 keer door het dorpje te rijden, hadden we het geluk dat er net een auto wegreed. De parkeerplaats lag weliswaar juist aan een afgrond en ik vertrouwde het toch niet helemaal, maar bon. Mama en tante Zee hadden er wel vertrouwen in en we vertrokken richting de mijn.
      We konden ofwel met de trein naar boven ofwel te voet. Wie ons een beetje kent, weet dat we voor optie 2 zijn gegaan.
      Tante Zee en ik waagden ons in de mijn, terwijl mama buiten bleef met Mitzi.
      De mijnbezoekers moesten een beschermingspak aan, daalden af met houten glijbanen en kwamen terug buiten met een treintje.
      Hierna wandelden we terug naar beneden en aten we aan het meer. Deze keer wel met een hugo!
      Gelukkig stond onze auto nog gewoon op zijn plek en was deze niet weggerold.
      Katrien
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    • Day 45

      Halstatt

      October 10, 2017 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

      The rain disappeared today, so we drove for an hour alongside a couple of the lakes to visit the beautiful lakeside village of Halstatt.

      Very picturesque to say the least. The water is crystal clear up close and I assume only looks black from the shores because it is so deep - we could see that it dropped away quickly. There were a large number of swans in the village vicinity and obviously accustomed to being fed because they got quite nasty if you go up close and didn't have any food for them.

      We also walked through the cemetery of the church on the hill, and it has to be the most beautiful cemetery ever! The plots were tiny, each one was well cared for, covered in flowers or ornamental shrubs and unique - gorgeous.
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