The old market square in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt is a living testimony to times gone by. Located in the heart of the picturesque Dachstein Salzkammergut vacation region, the historic market square invites you to take a stroll past the charming local fountain and relive authentic village life from a hundred years ago. Here, where tradition and living culture come together, a refreshing glimpse into the past is guaranteed - an experience not to be missed!
For centuries, the Old Market Square has been the center of social life in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt. Once the scene of trade and meetings of the villagers, this idyllic place still exudes historical significance today.
Around the charming village fountain, Pizzeria Romana, Irmi's Café and Kostbar Syriana invite you to discover the culinary diversity of the region. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxed lunch, a coffee or an exquisite dinner - you'll find the ideal place here.
Don't miss out on the warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere of the market square, and explore the charming network of streets lined with old buildings, perfect for a stroll in any weather.
The Old Market Square is a public space, freely accessible and free of charge at any time of the year. Dogs are welcome, and the place offers activities for solo travelers, groups, families, school classes and senior citizens. So the market promises an experience for everyone.
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Accessibility / arrivalThe Old Market Square is located right in the center of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt.
Walk from the Catholic church into the short pedestrian zone and past the Gasthof Hotel Moserwirt. There you cross Josef Putz Straße and find the "Alter Marktplatz" after the Pizzeria Romana.
By car
From Salzburg:
Exit Thalgau via the B158 federal highway towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern
from Linz:
Regau highway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 in the direction of Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern
from Vienna/Graz:
Highway exit Liezen on B320, in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern
from Villach:
Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern
By train
Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning line
Bad Goisern train station, approx. 450 m from there
By bus
Bus 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau)
Bus stop Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, from there approx. 150 m away
Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found on ÖBB (train) and Postbus (bus)
No parking directly at the old market square! Please note the short-term parking zone in the town center - set a parking meter! The free parking lot Mitte is in the immediate vicinity.
Pizzeria Romana, Irmis Café, Kostbar Syriana, Gasthof Hotel Moserwirt
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