It's rare that a town's charm will get me out of bed early. The postcard-pretty, lake-cuddling town of Hallstatt, two hours south of Salzburg, is one of those places. First
Rick Steves It's rare that a town's charm will get me out of bed early. The postcard-pretty, lake-cuddling town of Hallstatt, two hours south of Salzburg, is one of those places. First thing in the morning, I head to the high end of town to look at the glassy waters of Lake Hallstatt. With the town’s church spire mirrored in the tranquil water, a shuttle boat cuts through its reflection, like a knife putting a swirl in the icing on a big cake.
People are also reading… A funicular runs up the mountain to the town’s salt mine, one of many throughout the region that offers tours. At the mine, visitors slip into overalls, meet their guide, and hike deep into the mountain to learn about the history of salt. A highlight of the visit is riding down long banisters, miner-style, from one floor to the next … praying for no splinters.
Facing the lake is Pension Hallberg, with a display of debris from the bottom of Lake Hallstatt. The most fascinating treasure is a trove of Nazi paraphernalia, including piles of war medallions. As I tried to sort this out, their explanation made perfect sense: When it became clear that Germany would lose World War II, those who served the Third Reich wanted to chuck any medals they had won. Lakes were the perfect trash bin.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Travel Skills: CruisingSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + YouTube. Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising.
Read more »
Rick Steves’ Europe: Munich: Germany's biggest villageFor a while now, I’ve marveled at how Berlin has eclipsed Munich in urban energy. Bavaria's capital seems to be comfortable just being itself rather than trying to keep up
Read more »
Rick & Morty Art Imagines A Retro Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Version That’s A Little Too UnsettlingMorty looking worried next to Rick smiling with blue eyes in Rick and Morty
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Rick and Morty Are Running for PresidentRick and Morty Comic Art of Doofus Rick Running for President-1
Read more »
From Europe, for Europe: Volkswagen Group Launches Project for €20,000 All-Electric EVFor Europe From Europe an all electric EV for 20000 EUR from the VW group entry level mobility from the respected manufacturer
Read more »
Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe from SeptemberEuropean carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year.
Read more »