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

World Heritage region
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.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Enjoy a refreshment in the Hütteneckalm in the holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut. (Photo: RudiKain Photographie)

What is World Heritage?

The history

Here you can see the view from Löckenmoos to Gosaukamm. (Photo: RudiKain Photography)

Transmigration

Konrad Deubler

In the Dachstein Salzkammergut there are many winter hiking trails leading through the valleys. (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)

The brine pipeline route

Discover Hallstatt on a winter walk. (Photo: Alexander Kijak)

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.

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

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

Winter wonderland on the Huetteneckalm in Bad Goisern (photo: RudiKainPhotografie).

The history of
Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt

The beautiful winterlandscape in Hallstatt (Photo: Edwin Husic)

The history of
Hallstatt

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.