Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
Overview
Human activity in the magnificent natural landscape of the Salzkammergut began in prehistoric times, with the salt deposits being exploited as early as the 2nd millennium BC. This resource formed the basis of the area’s prosperity up to the middle of the 20th century, a prosperity that is reflected in the fine architecture of the town of Hallstatt.
About Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
The Salzkammergut is a resort area in Austria, stretching from the city of Salzburg eastwards along the Alpine Foreland and the Northern Limestone Alps to the peaks of the Dachstein Mountains. The main river of the region is the Traun, a right tributary of the Danube.
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Details
- Countries
- Austria
- ISO Codes
- AT
- Area
- 28,637 ha
- Coordinates
- 47.5594, 13.6464
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Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
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Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape