Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
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IN A NUTSHELL
Visit Hallstatt with Children
Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Hallstatt is a charming village that promises a magical experience for families with children. The picturesque streets, lined with centuries-old houses and adorned with beautiful flowers, provide a fairy tale-like backdrop for your adventure. With its captivating scenery, intriguing history and culture, Hallstatt with children will make for a terrific holiday!
This guide has been created in collaboration with Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.
The Best Time to Visit Hallstatt with Children
The best time to visit Hallstatt with children is during spring or Autumn. April, May, September and October are usually nice months.
Many family-friendly attractions are open at that time too.
The summer months are usually very crowded and are not advisable for families. But if you’d be going around that time, booking accommodations and activities in advance is advisable to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
How to Get to Hallstatt with Children
You can get to Hallstatt either by train, by ferry or by bus. If you take the train, you will arrive on the opposite side of the lake and then you can take the ferry across to the city center. If you get there by bus, it drops you off at the beginning of the city center. From there you can walk around 10 minutes to the town center.
Must Dos When in Hallstatt with Children
LOCATION
Hotels in Hallstatt
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PLAY
Activities for children ages 0-5
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Take the funicular in Hallstatt
Take a boat ride on Hallstatt lake
The Salt Mine (for children ages 4+ years)
Visit Obertraun (5km away from Hallstatt)
Dachstein Giant Ice Cave (in Obertraun)
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Activities for older children
Keeping the older kids happy, entertained, and reducing the amount of times they ask for a screen or complain about being bored.
Take the funicular in Hallstatt
Take a boat ride on Hallstatt lake
Visit Obertraun (5km away from Hallstatt)
Dachstein Giant Ice Cave (in Obertraun)
PLAY
Parks & Playgrounds
Playgrounds in Hallstatt
Playgrounds in Obertraun
Children’s Playground in Reith
Children’s Playground at the Traunauen
Children’s Playground at the beach resort
Hiking Trails in Obertraun (for kids & babies in strollers)
Hike to viewing platform 5fingers
Parks in Hallstatt
Isidor-Engel-Platz
Waldbachstrub wasserfall
FOOD
Family-friendly cafés & restaurants in Hallstatt
Our Top Cafés & Restaurants When in Hallstatt with Children
Cafe Bachts Polreich
TRANSPORTATION
How to Get Around Hallstatt with Children
Within Hallstatt everything is reachable within walking distance.
If you are going there by car, then make sure to book a place that provides parking, as Hallstatt is a vehicle free zone.
TOYS
Toy Shops in Hallstatt
Insider Tips
Ride The Funicular
Ride the funicular to the viewing point and walk the way down. The hiking path is really nice there. It takes about 1 hour to get down to Hallstatt and you have beautiful views on the way.
Take a Boat Ride
You could also take a boat ride when in Hallstatt with children. Take the wooden boat Navia (that’s typical one for the Salzkammergut area).
Handcraft shop
Located in the town center. The owner of the shop makes wooden crafts and schnapps tasting (for parents) is also available there.
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