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Hallstatt- Hallstatt a small village in the Salzkammergut region in the federal states Upper Austria. The Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut area has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The pastel-coloured houses that cast shimmering reflections onto the glassy waters of the lake and towering mountains on all sides has guaranteed Hallstatt a place in the desired tourist destinations list. One can visit the Cultural Heritage Museum,Beinhaus(Bone House) and Dachstein Ice Cave. The Hörnerwerk cavern’s subterranean salt lake is something not to miss,where a prehistoric man is preserved in salt. In addition to its ancient history, Hallstatt is spectacularly picturesque due to its location on a narrow rocky west bank of the Hallstättersee with the sheer rising mountains behind it. Considered by some to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, Hallstatt is sometimes called the pearl of Austria and truly a romantic place. During Christmas authentic customs, living traditions and a touch of romance can be experienced at the Hallstatt Christmas market where musical entertainment, arts and crafts,traditional delicacies,mulled wine and punch invite you to linger. The three-dimensional nativity scene - created by the woodworking school HTBLA Hallstatt - and a large illuminated Christmas tree convey the cosy atmosphere of the festive season. :)
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:05:11 +0000

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