Surroundings of Dormio Gasthof Höllwirt

The picturesque, quaint village of Hallstatt is world famous and is certainly worth a visit during your stay in Obertraun. It is situated in a beautiful area between Hallstättersee and the Dachstein mountains. The village looks very charming with its little church and narrow streets. In the morning you can take fantastic photographs here of the mist lingering in the stunning mountain landscape.

Tip: The fairy-tale village of Hallstatt also looks very attractive from the water! Hire a boat, a canoe or a SUP board to see this beautiful picture with your own eyes.

A visit to the salt mines is one of the most interesting day trips in this region. The area around Obertraun is famous for its impressive salt mines. Salt was extracted in the mountains from the Middle Bronze Age onwards. It was a valuable commodity and was therefore called “Austria’s white gold”. There are three salt mines, all definitely worth a visit, in the vicinity of Dormio Gasthof Höllwirt. They are situated in Hallstatt, Hallein and Altaussee. Small trains and slides will take you on a journey of discovery of the salt mines in the Bronze Age. A great adventure for young and old!

Are you in need of some cooler temperatures in the summer? Or are you looking for an interesting activity in the area for a cloudy or rainy day? Visit one of the caves in the Dachstein region. The ice palaces in Dachstein are one of the main natural landmarks of the Alps! In Dachstein Rieseneishöhle, a giant ice cave, an experienced guide will take you on a walk through magical subterranean Dachstein, full of spectacular ice sculptures and the impressive Ice Chapel. The Dachstein Mammut cave on Schönbergalm and the Koppenbrüller cave in the valley are also among the most beautiful accessible caves in Austria. The average temperature in the caves is between -2 and +6 °C, so warm clothes are definitely recommended!