World Heritage
Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut

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

Unique. Steeped in history. Breathtaking.

View from the World Heritage Viewing Platform "Skywalk" on the salt mountain in Hallstatt. (Photo: Edwin Husic)

UNESCO World Heritage Site

What is World Heritage?

The history

Sun set at the 5Fingers on the Dachstein Krippenstein. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)

Transmigration

Konrad Deubler

Panoramic view to Bad Goisern (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)

The brine pipeline route

World Heritage Management Asso

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.

View of the market square in Hallstatt. (Photo: Julian Elliott Photography)

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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The history of our World Heritage Sites

View from the "Ewige Wand" in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)

History of Goisern

Hike to the Löckernsee in Gosau am Dachstein in the Dachstein Salzkammergut. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)

History Gosau

Come with me on a journey back up to 250 million years. Discover the stories of our World Heritage sites and understand the background of the NOW. History generates culture, tradition and customs. History generates the World Heritage.