Hallstatt is an Austrian village located on the western shore of Lake Hallstatter See. It has a population of 946 and is known for its production of salt dating back to prehistoric times. The village gave its name to the early Iron Age Hallstatt culture. Some of the earliest evidence of the Celts was found in Hallstatt. Tourists can visit the world's first known salt mine above the downtown area. In winter, Hallstatt offers over 60 km of ski slopes ideal for families with modern ski lifts and cable cars.

1. HaLLstatt
-Austria-
University Of Agronomic Sciences
And Veterinary Medicine
Craciun Andreea Patricia, MIEADR IMAPA
Group: 8212
Coordonating teacher: Mihai Daniel Frumuselu

2. Localization
• Hallstatt (German: [halftat]), Apper
Austria, is a village in the
Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. It
is located on the western shore of
the Hallstatter See (a lake). At the
2001 census , it had 946 inhabitants.
Alexander Scheutz has been mayor of
Hallstatt since 2009.
•Hallstatt is known for its production
of salt, dating back to prehistoric
times, and gave its name to
the Hallstatt culture, a culture often
linked to Celtic, Proto-Celtic, and
pre-Illyrian people in Early Iron Age
Europe, c.800–450 BC. Some of the
earliest archaeological evidence for
the Celts was found in Hallstatt.

3. History
• Salt was a valuable resource, so the region was historically very wealthy. It is
possible to tour the world's first known salt mine named Salzwelten, located
above downtown Hallstatt.
• The village also gave its name to the early Iron Age Celtic Hallstatt culture and is
a World Heritage Site for Cultural Heritage. Hallstatt is a popular tourist attraction
owing to its small-town appeal and can be toured on foot in ten minutes.
“Antenna hilt” Hallstatt ‘D’ swords
Bronze vessel with cow and calf
Wood and leather
carrying pack from the mine
Textile fragment
from the salt mine

4. Places to visit

5. • You love skiing, snowboarding, carving or
freestyle skiing, then, Hallstatt is the right
place for you. In this region you will find
conditions that make your heart beat faster.
Many kilometres of pistes where snow is
guaranteed and ideal for all the family!
Thanks to the latest technology and most
modern ski lifts and cable cars, you can reach
the tops of the mountains in the heart of the
Hallstatt in a very short time. More than 60
km of skiing slopes, the perfect snow from
December to May, well-prepared slopes
ranging from easy to demanding, modern lift
facilities, beautiful views and cosy ski huts.
Winter time

6. conclusions
• Hallstatt is an Austrian village dating back from Early Iron Age Europe,
800 -450 B.C.
• The world's first known salt mine named Salzwelten is located above
downtown Hallstatt.
• Thanks to many kilometres of pistes it is recommended to visit Hallstatt
during the winter holiday.

7. Bibliography
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallstatt
• http://www.hallstatt.net/about-hallstatt