Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna with Lake Boat Ride and Ossuary Visit
by Vienna Sightseeing Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Vienna lasts about 13 hours and includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach. The tour begins with hotel pickup from selected Vienna hotels, available on request, but there is no drop-off service. The coach travels through Austria’s Salzkammergut region, passing mountainous landscapes and traditional alpine houses dating back to the 16th century. Upon arrival in Hallstatt, guests join a guided walking tour of about 40 minutes that covers the village’s 7,000-year history, including its salt mines and local historical events. From April to October, the tour features a boat ride on Lake Hallstatt (Hallstättersee). Between November and March, instead of the boat ride, guests visit the Hallstatt Ossuary, a bone house established in the 12th century that contains around 1,200 human skulls, 610 of which are hand-painted and arranged by family groups. After the guided tour and seasonal inclusion, visitors have free time to explore Hallstatt village independently, with options for lunch (not included) or walking around the market square. Notable landmarks visible during the visit include the Evangelical Church, built in 1785, and the market square, which hosts cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels, and souvenir shops. The tour concludes with a return to Vienna, ending near the original departure point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vienna State Opera
Departure point at Vienna State Opera, located at Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria.
5 min
Lake Hallstatt Boat Tour
Boat tour across Lake Hallstättersee, available only from April to October.
Hallstatt Ossuary Visit
Visit to the Hallstatt Ossuary, a bone house dating back to the 12th century, containing about 1,200 human skulls. Of these, 610 skulls are hand-painted and arranged by family groups. This visit takes place only from November to March.
30 min
Free Time in Hallstatt
Free time to have lunch (not included) or walk around Hallstatt village to enjoy its atmosphere.
Evangelical Church
View the Evangelical Church located in the center of Hallstatt, built as a house of prayer on October 30, 1785.
Hallstatt Market Square
See Hallstatt’s market square, featuring cafes, restaurants, a popular bar, hotels, and souvenir shops in the UNESCO World Heritage town.
Guided Walking Tour of Hallstatt
Participate in a guided walking tour of Hallstatt to learn about its 7000-year history, the salt chambers that generated wealth for the area, and the tragedies that occurred there.
40 min
Vienna State Opera
Return to the Vienna State Opera, the original departure point.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna with Lake Boat Ride and Ossuary Visit
by Vienna Sightseeing Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$258.40Overview
This full-day bus tour from Vienna lasts about 13 hours and includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach. The tour begins with hotel pickup from selected Vienna hotels, available on request, but there is no drop-off service. The coach travels through Austria’s Salzkammergut region, passing mountainous landscapes and traditional alpine houses dating back to the 16th century. Upon arrival in Hallstatt, guests join a guided walking tour of about 40 minutes that covers the village’s 7,000-year history, including its salt mines and local historical events. From April to October, the tour features a boat ride on Lake Hallstatt (Hallstättersee). Between November and March, instead of the boat ride, guests visit the Hallstatt Ossuary, a bone house established in the 12th century that contains around 1,200 human skulls, 610 of which are hand-painted and arranged by family groups. After the guided tour and seasonal inclusion, visitors have free time to explore Hallstatt village independently, with options for lunch (not included) or walking around the market square. Notable landmarks visible during the visit include the Evangelical Church, built in 1785, and the market square, which hosts cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels, and souvenir shops. The tour concludes with a return to Vienna, ending near the original departure point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vienna State Opera
Departure point at Vienna State Opera, located at Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria.
5 min
Lake Hallstatt Boat Tour
Boat tour across Lake Hallstättersee, available only from April to October.
Hallstatt Ossuary Visit
Visit to the Hallstatt Ossuary, a bone house dating back to the 12th century, containing about 1,200 human skulls. Of these, 610 skulls are hand-painted and arranged by family groups. This visit takes place only from November to March.
30 min
Free Time in Hallstatt
Free time to have lunch (not included) or walk around Hallstatt village to enjoy its atmosphere.
Evangelical Church
View the Evangelical Church located in the center of Hallstatt, built as a house of prayer on October 30, 1785.
Hallstatt Market Square
See Hallstatt’s market square, featuring cafes, restaurants, a popular bar, hotels, and souvenir shops in the UNESCO World Heritage town.
Guided Walking Tour of Hallstatt
Participate in a guided walking tour of Hallstatt to learn about its 7000-year history, the salt chambers that generated wealth for the area, and the tragedies that occurred there.
40 min
Vienna State Opera
Return to the Vienna State Opera, the original departure point.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.