Salzkammergut

Coordinates: 47°33′34″N 13°38′47″E / 47.5594444544°N 13.6463888989°E / 47.5594444544; 13.6463888989
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Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationAustria
CriteriaCultural: iii, iv
Reference806
Inscription1997 (21st Session)
Websitewhc.unesco.org/en/list/806
Coordinates47°35′N 13°38′E / 47.583°N 13.633°E / 47.583; 13.633
Salzkammergut is located in Austria
Salzkammergut
Location of Salzkammergut in Austria

The Salzkammergut is a resort area in Austria. It goes from City of Salzburg to the Dachstein mountain range. The main river of the region is the Traun. The name Salzkammergut means "Estate of the Salt Chamber". This is from the Imperial Salt Chamber, the group who ran the precious salt mines in the Habsburg empire.[1]

With its many lakes and mountains, the Salzkammergut has many opportunities for water sports, bathing, hiking, cycling and golf.

Parts of the area around Hallstatt were listed as a World Heritage Site in 1997. The World Heritage Site includes the towns Hallstatt, Obertraun, Gosau and Bad Goisern.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. Speakman, Fleur; Colin Speakman (1989). Walking in the Salzkammergut: Holiday Rambles in Austria's Lake District. Cicerone Press Limited. p. 11.
  2. Homepage of the Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Austria - Description Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape

47°33′34″N 13°38′47″E / 47.5594444544°N 13.6463888989°E / 47.5594444544; 13.6463888989