--- title: Lake Hallstatt in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-lakes/lake-hallstatt.html" description: The Lake Hallstatt is situated in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut and forms the center of the World Heritage Region. Bathing, boating, diving, swimming or simply enjoying the fresh water. image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Logos/Dachstein_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2012-07-17 modified: 2024-09-17 --- # Lake Hallstatt in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut [ © Open copyright © Hallstaettersee Krippenstein (Photo: Munteanu Viorel) Close copyright ![Lake Hallstatte air view from Krippenstein](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/e/csm_Hallstaettersee-Krippenstein-Foto-Munteanu-Viorel_9c86274682.jpg "Hallstaettersee Krippenstein (Photo: Munteanu Viorel)") Lake Hallstatt ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-lakes/lake-hallstatt/artikel/detail/604/lake-hallstatt.html "Hallstättersee") [ ![](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/4/csm_Wassertemperatur__1__c25715d738.png) ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017381/hallstaettersee.html "Wassertemperatur Hallstättersee") The mystical Lake Hallstatt --------------------------- A lake with its own “lake personality” that reflects the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut. Once you have seen it, you will never forget this feat of nature. The three World Heritage villages of Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, as well as the mountain Sarstein, border Lake Hallstatt in a unique way. All year round, it is a place to enjoy, be active or simply pause for a moment. let yourself be seduced by the magical, mystical Lake Hallstatt. ### **The facts** - Length: 7.75 km - max. width: 2.3 km - max. depth: 125 m - Lake area: 8.55 km² - max. temperature: 24 degrees - min. Temperature: 1 degree - Places: Bad Goisern, Hallstatt, Obertraun - Inflow: Traun, Gosaubach, Waldbach, Zlambach - Outflow: Traun - Water retention time: 0.49 years - Owner: Austrian Federal Forests Places situated on the lake =========================== [ © Open copyright © Panorama of Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com) Close copyright ![Enjoy the relaxing panorama of Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/4/csm_Panorama-Goisern-Sommer-Foto-Sven-Posch-www.360Perspektiven.at_bearbeitet-1_417e6e7a35.jpg "Panorama of Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)") Bad Goisern ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html "Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee") [ © Open copyright © Market square in Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com) Close copyright ![The colorful market square in Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_Panorama-Hallstatt-Marktplatz-Sommer-Foto-360-Perspektiven_b9e5b24175.jpg "Market square in Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)") Hallstatt ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000973/hallstatt.html "Hallstatt") [ © Open copyright © View to the Stranbad Obertraun (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com) Close copyright ![Sunny Views to the Stranbad Obertraun in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/a/csm_Panorama-Strandbad-Obertraun-Foto-Sven-Posch-360-Perspektiven_db561bc32f.png "View to the Stranbad Obertraun (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)") Obertraun ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000976/obertraun-am-hallstaettersee.html "Obertraun") Experience. Discover. Savour. ----------------------------- [ ![Das Bild zeigt eine Familie, die am Ostuferwanderweg eine Rast einlegen. Foto: RudiKainPhotografie](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_Pause-Wandern-OstuferFoto-RudiKainPhotografie_f6b207fede.jpg "Ostuferwanderweg am Hallstättersee (Foto: RudiKainPhotografie)") East bank hiking trail ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006978/ostuferwanderweg-am-hallstaettersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © Ostuferwanderweg am Hallstättersee (Foto: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![On this picture you can see a couple e-biking near Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Torsten Kraft)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/1/csm_Ebiken-Goisern-Ostuferradweg-Hallstaettersee-Foto-Torsten-Kraft_2afb785744.jpg "E-Biking near Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Torsten Kraft)") East bank cycle path ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100145/ostuferradweg-am-hallstaettersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © E-Biking near Lake Hallstatt (Photo: Torsten Kraft) Close copyright [ ![You can use the bathing areas and beach resorts at the lake Hallstatt for free (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_Baden-am-Hallstaettersee-Strandbad-Untersee-Foto-KraftHallstatt_edce502fc4.jpg "Lakeside beaches at the Lake Hallstatt (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt)") Bathing areas ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/lakeside-beaches-lake-hallstatt.html) © Open copyright © Lakeside beaches at the Lake Hallstatt (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt) Close copyright [ ![The Lake Hallstatt can still be explored with the historical boats, the so-called "Zillen" (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/f/csm_Navia-Zillen-Schifffahrt-Hallstaettersee-Foto-KraftHallstatt_a71a941c79.jpg "Navia flatboating at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt)") Zillenschifffahrt ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014979/navia-zillen-schifffahrt-am-hallstaettersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © Navia flatboating at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Kraft.Hallstatt) Close copyright [ ![With the "Hallstättersee Schiffahrt" you can make boat trips at the Lake Hallstatt or use the boat also as a means of transport for your journey (photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/5/csm_Hallstaettersee-Schifffahrt-Foto-Ferienregion-Dachstein-Salzkammergut_61c7dac3f3.jpg "Ship tours at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Shipping ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400387/hallstaettersee-schifffahrt-gmbh.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © Ship tours at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut) Close copyright [ ![Two fishers are sitting in an antique boat called "Plaette" on the Lake Hallstatt (photo: Munteanu Viroel)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/6/csm_Fischen-Hallstaettersee-Pl%C3%A4tte-Foto-Munteanu-Viorel_de5ff496c4.jpg "Fishing at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Munteanu Viroel)") Fishing ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3237/sportfischen-und-fliegenfischen.html) © Open copyright © Fishing at Lake Hallstatt (photo: Munteanu Viroel) Close copyright [ ![Diving in Lake Gosau.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_tauchen__02bcf77dd0.png "Diving in the Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Canva)") Diving ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/watersports/artikel/detail/3003/diving-lake-hallstatt-lake-gosau.html) © Open copyright © Diving in the Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: Canva) Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Frequently asked questions about Lake Hallstatt ----------------------------------------------- [ Where is Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188821) ----------------------------------------------------- Lake Hallstatt is located in the **Upper Austrian Salzkammergut**, in the district of Gmunden, nestled between Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt, Hallstatt and Obertraun. [ How big is Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188822) ------------------------------------------------------- Lake Hallstatt is **7.75 km long** and **2.3 km maximum width**. The **maximum depth is 125 m**. It has a total lake area of **8.55 km²**. [ Can I dive in Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188823) ---------------------------------------------------------- Yes, you can dive in the Lake Hallstatt. You can get more information about the **best dive sites** from the Dachstein Salzkammergut diving club. [ Can I fish in Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188824) ---------------------------------------------------------- Fishing is allowed on Lake Hallstatt. License issuing points are the petrol station Monika Wallner in Hallstatt, the fishing company Struger in Bad Goisern and the fishing store Sams in Bad Ischl. A maximum of 3 salmonids (including 2 whitefish) and 5 eel rods may be fished per day. [ Are there boat tours on Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188825) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Both Hallstättersee Schifffahrt GmbH and NAVIA Zillen-Schifffahrt offer **boat tours on Lake Hallstatt**. [ Where can I swim on Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188826) ---------------------------------------------------------------- There are many bathing areas and lidos around Lake Hallstatt, all of which can be used free of charge. There is a **lido in Bad Goisern, Untersee district, and a lido in Obertraun**. Further bathing places are located around the lake in Hallstatt, Obertraun and Bad Goisern. [ Is there a circular path around Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188828) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The **[east bank hiking trail](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006978/east-bank-trail-at-lake-hallstatt.html)** leads from Bad Goisern to Obertraun past Hallstatt train station, from where you can take a boat trip to Hallstatt. [ Can I cycle around Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188829) --------------------------------------------------------------- In theory, it is **possible to cycle around Lake Hallstatt**. The **[east bank biking trail](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100145/east-bank-bike-trail-at-lake-hallstatt.html)** leads from Bad Goisern to Obertraun, after that you have to cycle on the road. We do not recommend this section of the road, as there is a lot of traffic on the road between Obertraun, Hallstatt and Bad Goisern, little visibility and rather narrow. Instead, you can take the east bank biking trail back again or extend the route via Bad Aussee. [ What is the temperature of the Lake Hallstatt? ](#ttgNCECollapse188830) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The temperature of the Lake Hallstatt varies between **1 degree in winter and up to 24 degrees in summer**. To the **[daily water temperature](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/austria/poi/430017381/lake-hallstatt.html)**.