Cultural landscape Hallstatt-Dachstein in Salzkammergut region

The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Cultural Landscape Hallstatt-Dachstein in the Salzkammergut region of Austria as a World Cultural Heritage in 1997.

Hallstatt is a city located in the northern part of Austria, located next to a beautiful lake. Many say that this is the most beautiful lake in the world because it is surrounded by the majestic Alps , all year round. Hallstatt city landscape, no matter what time of the year, captivates people, for those who once set foot in this city, they cannot forget the beauty of fantasy here, perhaps because of that Hallstatt is called the Jewel of Austria .

Peacefully located by the high mountains in the Salzkammergut region, Austria. It is famous for its poetic landscape with wooden houses leaning against the hillsides and towers, churches, shadowed inns on the green lake Hallstatter See. Hallstatt's natural beauty along with the architectural works here has prompted the city to be recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by Unesco .

Stunning natural scenery combined with classic home architecture in Hallstatt.

Although undergoing many historical events, Hallstatt city still retains the charming beauty of the buildings, buildings as well as the general landscape here like the Middle Ages. The ancient beauty of the houses here has become the inspiration of so many artists. Shops with roofs and old brick walls highlight the city's architectural image and style. Hallstatt streets also look old with small roads, two rows of trees on both sides shading for pedestrians. Anyone who has ever come to admire the cultural landscape of Hallstatt-Dachstein in the beautiful Salzkammergut region of Austria will share the same view that is the footsteps of people here who are lost in the world of fairy tales.

In Hallstatt, the population is very small, the whole village has only about 1,000 people living. In fact, Hallstatt is Austria's oldest village so far. Hallstatt was formed in the 8th century BC, the rest of the current works, though not existed thousands of years ago, were built from that old foundation and have had hundreds of years of history. . The old houses, interspersed with mysterious castles, and bell towers with beautiful architecture create a completely separate architecture for this city.

Besides the beautiful architecture and natural landscapes, to the city of Hallstatt, visitors also visit the first salt bowl of the world , visit Dachstein cave and ski. In Hallstatt there is also a very interesting place to visit: the Beinhaus bone house , the people here said that because there were so few graves in the past, people had arranged the bones and skulls of the dead people were drawn. flowers, the name of the dead family in this house.

Hallstatt does not distinguish the season because the season of the year is beautiful and attracts visitors in its own way. In summer, visitors here can camp, explore caves . Winter can climb, ski . It can be said that Hallstatt is the perfect city for sightseeing purposes.

The cultural landscape Hallstatt-Dachstein in the Salzkammergut region is recognized by Unesco according to the criteria (iii) and criteria (iv).

Criterion (iii): Humans have lived in this area for more than three centuries. This is also the place where the first salt mining and the first saline of humans here are still preserved.

Criterion (iv): The cultural landscape Hallstatt-Dachstein in the Salzkammergut region is a striking evidence for the combination of natural landscape elements and harmonious architectural works of people. Besides, the harmonious development of nature and people here is also an important factor for scientists to study and learn about human life nearly 3000 years ago. The formation and exploitation of salt is also one of the important proofs for the study of human survival and survival in history.