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Hallein District

Province · Salzburg, 🇦🇹 Austria
Population 59,568
Area 668 km²
Time zone Europe/Vienna
Official website www.salzburg.gv.at/bh-hallein.htm
Hallein District

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Hallein's Essential Treasures

Hallein and the surrounding Tennengau region feature a high density of historical sites and natural landmarks. The area is home to the Keltenmuseum, which houses significant Iron Age discoveries, alongside several medieval fortifications like Burg Golling and the ruins of Thürndl and Gutrat. Natural highlights include the 75-meter Golling Waterfall and the fortified Kroatenhöhle cave at Pass Lueg. The landscape is characterized by historic manors and alpine huts, including Schloss Urstein and the high-altitude Postalmhütte.

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Majestic Mountains and Peaks

This collection features the prominent summits and geological landmarks of the Tennengau region, spanning the Berchtesgadener Alps, the Osterhorngruppe, and the Gosaukamm. Highlights include the 2,522-meter Hoher Göll and the 2,054-meter Großer Donnerkogel. The list also details significant water features like the intermittent Winnerfall and the Schwarzbachfall, alongside established climbing sectors and limestone cliffs at Pass Lueg and the Mosermandl.

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Alpine Huts and Chalets

This collection features traditional mountain accommodations across the Tennengebirge and Berchtesgaden Alps near Hallein. It includes managed Alpine Club huts like the Carl-von-Stahl-Haus and Purtschellerhaus, which offer overnight stays and regional Salzburg cuisine. Several locations, such as those on the Postalm high plateau or the Spielbergalm, specialize in local mountain gastronomy. The list also highlights remote self-catering wilderness huts like the Rossberghütte and Laufener Hütte, situated at elevations up to 1,726 meters.

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Historic Castles & Ruins

This collection showcases the architectural heritage of the Hallein district, featuring a range of fortifications from the medieval Burg Golling, established by the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, to the hilltop ruins of Thürndl and Gutrat. The list includes preserved estates like Schloss Urstein, which now integrates modern education within its 17th-century walls, and protected monuments such as Schloss Kahlsperg. These sites illustrate the region's strategic importance and its evolution from defensive strongholds to aristocratic residences.

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Waterfalls, Caves & Nature

Explore the diverse natural landscapes of the Tennengau region, featuring the 75-meter Golling Falls and the dramatic Taugler Strubklamm gorge. This collection highlights significant karst formations, including the fortified Kroatenhöhle at Pass Lueg and the extensive cave systems of the Tennengebirge. From the alpine waters of Harrbergsee to the protected wetlands of Pitznmösl, these sites showcase the geological variety and hydrological power of the Austrian Alps near Hallein.

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Hallein District — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -15°–8°
  • -6° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -15°–11°
  • -5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 4°) · extremes -10°–16°
  • -2° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–21°
  • 2° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 21° · extremes 5°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 7°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 23° · extremes 8°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 8° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -9°–16°
  • 0° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -14°–9°
  • -4° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+43
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Tours & Activities

Celtic Museum
Drive
Golling Falls
Drive
Burgruine Gutrat

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