Hallstatt Skywalk: A World Heritage View

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Hallstatt town center, follow the signs towards the Salzbergbahn funicular. The trail to the Skywalk begins near the funicular's valley station. The ascent takes approximately one hour via a serpentine path. Note that the hiking trail may be closed in winter due to weather conditions. There is no fee to access the Skywalk if you hike.

• Public Transport

  Arriving by train, take the ferry from the Hallstatt train station across the lake to the Hallstatt Ferry Station. From the ferry station, walk for about 10 minutes to the valley station of the Salzbergbahn funicular. Take the funicular up to the top station. From there, it is a short, signposted walk to the Skywalk platform. As of February 2025, a roundtrip funicular ticket costs €24 for adults and €12 for children (4-15 years). A child with family ticket costs €11.

• Driving

  Drive to Hallstatt and park in one of the designated parking areas (P1, P2, P3, or P4) outside the town center. Parking fees range from €5 per hour to €18 for a day ticket. From the parking lot, walk to the Salzbergbahn funicular valley station. Take the funicular up to the top station. From there, it is a short, signposted walk to the Skywalk platform. As of February 2025, a roundtrip funicular ticket costs €24 for adults and €12 for children (4-15 years). A child with family ticket costs €11.