Hotels in Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, Austria
Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut is Austria's alpine lake district, known for the historic salt mines of Hallstatt and the dramatic Dachstein mountain range. With bitterly cold winters (avg 20°F / -6°C) you can ski the glacier or tour the ice caves, while in mild summers (around 70°F / 21°C) you can hike the Dachstein Krippenstein area for views of Lake Hallstatt or cruise the lake in a wooden boat. Don't miss the 7,000-year-old salt mine tour - it's a constant 50°F (10°C) inside year-round.