Hallstatt Skywalk at a glance
The Skywalk is a viewing platform in the Hallstatt high valley, roughly 350 metres above the village. It is 12 metres long and shaped like the point of a star, so it reaches out over the drop. From it you look down on the rooftops, the church and the Hallstätter See, with the Dachstein massif behind.
You get there on the Salzberg funicular. The old line was dismantled and the site stayed closed for about a year. The new funicular opened on 29 August 2026 after 362 days of construction, with cabins for 60 people, step-free boarding and a ride of around three minutes. Older articles that say the Skywalk is closed are out of date.
Skywalk or Welterbeblick: do not mix them up
The name "Welterbeblick" appears in guides for two different places.
Hallstatt Skywalk
Above the village, in the salt mine high valley. You reach it with the Salzberg funicular, whose valley station sits next to the car park P2. This page is about this one.
Welterbeblick at Krippenstein
A separate viewpoint near the top station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun, about five minutes on foot from the station. It has nothing to do with the funicular. See our Dachstein guide.
Our picks: trips with the Skywalk
One includes the tickets, two offer the Skywalk as an option.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency. We may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you.
Private trip with salt mine and Skywalk tickets
Private car from Salzburg with a guide, the funicular, the Skywalk and the official salt mine tour included. Booked yourself, funicular and mine cost €49 for adults.
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Hallstatt day trip from Vienna, Skywalk optional
The most-reviewed day trip from Vienna, with a guide, a stop at Ort Castle and about three hours in Hallstatt. The Skywalk is only included if you pick that option; a boat ride is not included.
Check availability →Day trip from Vienna with Skywalk option
A guided walk in Hallstatt with the Skywalk as a bookable option. The low from-price is for the trip without it; the funicular alone costs €29.
Check availability →Hallstatt Skywalk and salt mine tours
Guided visits that combine the funicular, the Skywalk and the salt mine, with live prices and availability.
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Skywalk funicular prices 2026
Prices since 29 August 2026, as listed by the operator. They can change, so check on the day you travel.
| Ticket | Adult | Child 4 to 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Funicular, return | €29 | €14 |
| Season pass | €80 | €55 |
| Funicular plus salt mine tour | €49 | €23 |
| Groups of 20 or more, funicular only | €28 | – |
Children under 4 ride free. Every 21st person in a group is free. The funicular ticket entitles you to visit the Skywalk, so you do not need a salt mine ticket. If you also want the mine, the combined ticket is cheaper than buying both separately (€29 plus €33 adds up to €62).
Opening hours
Funicular times for the autumn and winter of 2026 and 2027.
| Period | Funicular | Last mine tour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug to 1 Nov 2026 | Daily 9:00 to 18:00 (last descent) | 16:30 |
| 2 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027 | Daily 9:00 to 16:30 (last descent) | 15:00 |
| 24 and 31 December | Closed | Closed |
| After 6 January 2027 | – | – |
We could not confirm hours after 6 January 2027. One regional tourism site mentions switching to winter hours on 25 October with a 16:00 last descent, while the operator lists 2 November. When in doubt, trust the operator's page and check it before you go.
What to expect at the top
The upper station has a bistro called Weitblick 7000 with about 140 seats including the terrace, and the Rudolfsturm restaurant serves traditional Austrian food. A panorama lift leads to the Skywalk itself.
The funicular suits families and visitors with limited mobility, because boarding is step-free. Children under 4 ride free, and dogs are welcome with a muzzle in the cabin. The view depends on the weather, so check the sky over the lake before you buy tickets for a fixed time.
Plan about an hour for the Skywalk with the ride up and down. The municipality asks visitors not to fly drones over the village and suggests the Skywalk for pictures instead.
A walk from the Skywalk leads to the Hallstatt burial ground, the site that gave the Early Iron Age its name. From the Skywalk it is about 15 minutes on foot to the Knappenhaus, where the salt mine tours begin.
Getting to the funicular
The valley station is above the village, not in the pedestrian centre.
By car
The salt mine has no visitor car park of its own. P2, which is open in spring, summer and autumn, is right at the visitor centre, about one minute away. A full day costs roughly €18 to €20, depending on which official list you read. Spaces cannot be reserved. See parking in Hallstatt.
By train and ferry
Get off at Hallstatt station, take the ferry across the lake (€4 one way, cash only) and walk up to the valley station. Rail replacement buses run between Attnang-Puchheim and Bad Ischl until 1 November 2026. Details in getting to Hallstatt.
On foot
Walking up takes 50 minutes to an hour and is steep. We could not confirm whether the platform is open to walkers without a ticket, so ask at the valley station before you count on it.
More to plan around the Skywalk
Hallstatt salt mine
The 90-minute tour with a 64-metre slide, an underground lake and a mine train.
Dachstein Krippenstein
Ice cave, Mammoth Cave and the 5fingers platform above Obertraun.
Things to do in Hallstatt
Bone House, market square and the museum in the village below.
Hallstatt Skywalk: frequently asked questions
Is the Hallstatt Skywalk open in 2026?
Yes. The new funicular opened on 29 August 2026. It runs daily until 6 January 2027 and is closed on 24 and 31 December.
How much does the Skywalk cost?
The funicular costs €29 for adults and €14 for children aged 4 to 15, return, in 2026. Children under 4 are free. That ticket covers the Skywalk.
Do I need a salt mine ticket for the Skywalk?
No. The funicular ticket is enough. The combined ticket with the mine costs €49 for adults and €23 for children.
How long should I plan for the Skywalk?
About one hour including the funicular both ways. With the salt mine, plan at least three hours in total.
Is the Skywalk the same as the Welterbeblick?
No. The Skywalk is above Hallstatt village. A different viewpoint with the same name, the Welterbeblick, is near the top of the Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun.