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The Salzberg (salt mountain) in winter in Hallstatt. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)
The Salzberg (salt mountain) in winter in Hallstatt. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)

World Heritage region
Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut

© Salzberg in Hallstatt (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)

The alpine region Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut is an extraordinary example of a natural landscape of unique beauty and special scientific importance, which also bears witness to the early and continuous human, economic and cultural activity.
– UNESCO comitee: december 1997

© View of Hallstatt in Winter (Photo: Alexander Kijak)
Discover Hallstatt on a winter walk. (Photo: Alexander Kijak)

World Heritage Management Asso

World Heritage Management Asso

Association World Heritage Management Cultural Landscape Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut

Association under Austrian law, ZVR number 1725207798

4830 Hallstatt, Seestraße 99, Austria

Tel.: +43 660 4220247 |Mail:buero@welterbe-salzkammergut.at | Web: www.welterbe-salzkammergut.at

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© Bernd Paulowitz (Photo: private)
World Heritage Manager Salzkammergut Bernd Paulowitz.
Managing Director

Bernd Paulowitz

Managing Director

Bernd Paulowitz

About us

Our tasks include the preservation of the historical site, the protection of the diverse natural environment and the promotion of sustainable development. Through intensive research and innovative conservation measures, we help to preserve the beauty and significance of this World Heritage Site. We also offer educational programmes that inform visitors of all ages about the history and ecological significance of the region.

Our aim is to safeguard the heritage of the miniature Alps and the salt industry in the Salzkammergut for future generations and to raise awareness of its cultural and natural significance.

 

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© View of Hallstatt (Photo: Stefanie Wallner)
Here you can see the typical view of Hallstatt in winter. (Photo: Stefanie Wallner)

World Heritage Salzkammergut

World Heritage Salzkammergut

Experience the perfect combination of nature, culture, tradition, craftsmanship and history

The UNESCO World Heritage Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut team combines expertise from various disciplines to protect and promote this unique natural and cultural heritage. We are passionate and committed to preserving the historical sites, maintaining the natural environment and promoting sustainable development.

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