DAY TRIPS FROM VIENNA
Private day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt
The most famous lakeside village in the Alps: Hallstatt with its houses on the water, the world's oldest salt mine and the view from the Skywalk, privately and at your own pace.
- Distance from Vienna
- Distance from Vienna: approx. 287 km
- Drive time (one way)
- Drive time (one way): approx. 3 h 15 min
- Recommended length
- Recommended length: 11–13 h
Highlights
Lake view
The classic postcard view across Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein mountains.
Salt mine (Salzwelten)
The world's oldest salt mine, with funicular, miners' slides and an underground lake.
"World Heritage View" Skywalk
A viewing platform 360 metres above the village.
Market square and bone house
The historic village centre with the painted skull collection at the Catholic church.
On the way: Gmunden or Bad Ischl
Lake Traunsee and the imperial spa town of Bad Ischl lie on the way into the Salzkammergut.
What your day could look like
Sample schedule: you decide the times and stops.
07:30
Pick-up at your hotel in Vienna
10:45
Arrival in Hallstatt, walk to the viewpoint
12:00
Salt mine and Skywalk
15:00
Lunch by the lake, a stop in Bad Ischl if you wish
16:30
Drive back to Vienna
Good to know
- Hallstatt is small and very popular in high season. It is quietest early in the day.
- The village centre is a pedestrian zone; your chauffeur takes you as close as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hallstatt from Vienna?
About 290 kilometres; the drive takes roughly three and a quarter hours each way.
Can Hallstatt be combined with Salzburg?
In one day it gets very long. It is possible, or plan an overnight stay and we pick you up the next day.
When is the best time to go?
Spring and autumn are quieter than summer; in winter Hallstatt is often snow-covered, a special experience too.
