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Hallstatt Museum

A voyage through 7000 years in the history of Hallstatt.

skip This contemporary museum provides a wonderful insight into the unique history of Hallstatt and the surrounding area. It was completely refurbished in 2002, and its modern facilities make it an ideal venue for children's educational visits, historic crafts' workshops etc.

There is much to discover, including:
Geology, Early Stone Age discoveries, Prehistoric salt mining, Hallstatt Culture, "The Catastrophe", The Celts, Romans in Hallstatt, Middle and Modern Ages, Smoked Goods, "Hallstatt on Fire", Health and Well-being, Johann Georg Ramsauer (1795 to 1874), the Hallstatt Burial Grounds, Valuable discoveries in the Burial Grounds, Pioneers of Hallstatt, Religion (Cathololics and Protestants), Salt -works, Coins, Modern salt mining tecniques, Arts and crafts, Tourism, Nature, Handicrafts and World cultural Heritage

"Bull's bowl"

Significant examples of "Hallstatt Culture" have been returned to where they were first discovered.

skip Following the re-opening of Hallstatt's World Heritage Museum, many valuable discoveries such as the famous "Kaisergrab" have been returned from the Natural History Museum in Vienna.

"Hallstatt on fire ....."

Hands-on activities in the Museum

skip Thanks to modern technology and special effects, we have many hands-on activities for our visitors to enjoy!

Ideal for school groups: Historic crafts workshops and study tours.

For further details, please visit www.museum-hallstatt.at
Or contact:
r.gamsjaeger@tele2.at
Tel: 06134-8280-15
Fax: 06134-8280-12

INFORMATION ON OPENING TIMES AND ADMISSION CHARGES ARE IN OUR PLACES OF INTEREST/HALLSTATT MUSEUM SECTION