Nestled between the majestic Alps and the poetic Hallstattersee Lake, the ancient village of Hallstatt in Gmunden district, Oberösterreich state, Northern Austria, is a beautiful natural picture. With its "mountain-backed, water-facing" terrain, the village has created an indescribably harmonious and romantic scene.
With its long history and unique architectural beauty, Hallstatt deserves to be one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe. Being recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site has affirmed the historical and cultural value of this village. Therefore, Hallstatt is always an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world.
The ancient village of Hallstatt in Gmunden district, Oberösterreich state, northern Austria
Hallstatt through the lens of a photographer
Due to the nature of his photography work, Hau Tran (currently living in the Czech Republic) has the opportunity to visit many places around the world. This time, he came to Hallstatt to take a photo shoot for his client. This fairytale village did not disappoint him. To get the best photos, he decided to drive here and leave early to take advantage of the natural light.
Hallstatt appeared before the photographer like a beautiful ink painting with the terrain of "leaning on the mountain facing the water". Arriving here at 5am, he had the opportunity to watch the sunrise on the lake, a truly romantic scene. After finishing the photo shoot for the guests at 9am, he took the opportunity to fly the drone to capture impressive views of the village. Although time was limited, Hallstatt left him with a very deep impression. The scenery here was so beautiful that he felt like he was lost in a fairy tale world.
Hallstatt appeared before the photographer's eyes like a beautiful watercolor painting with a "mountain-facing water" terrain.
“When making art, I realize that beauty has countless forms and each person will feel it in their own way. However, to me, Hallstatt is truly a unique and attractive beauty. When I set foot in Hallstatt, I could not help but exclaim 'Wow' because of the wonderful beauty of this place,” said photographer Hau Tran.
What impressed photographer Hau Tran about Hallstatt was not only the beauty of the landscape but also the sophistication in planting flowers on the balconies of the people, making Hallstatt more outstanding. He had been to many places and explored many small towns, but Hallstatt was special with the village located along the lake. Surrounded by towering rocky mountains like a giant rockery. All these elements combined to create a poetic and lyrical scene.
With its long history and unique architectural beauty, Hallstatt deserves to be one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe.
What is the best season to visit Hallstatt?
The ancient village of Hallstatt is located in a temperate climate zone, which provides pleasant weather all year round. Visitors can visit here at any time of the year, as each season in Hallstatt has its own beauty. Depending on your personal preferences, you can choose the most suitable time to travel.
Summer is the peak tourist season in Hallstatt with a large number of visitors. The trees in the summer grow green, the weather is nice, ideal for outdoor activities. Winter is also very popular, when Hallstatt turns into an impressive white landscape. Visitors have the opportunity to experience skiing and participate in festivals with the locals.
The ancient village of Hallstatt is located in a temperate climate zone which offers pleasant weather all year round.
Autumn and Spring are less crowded, so if you don't like crowds, this is the ideal choice. Autumn in Hallstatt is cool, the Hallstättersee lake is often covered in a mist. Spring can be rainy, so visitors should check the weather forecast to prepare well for their trip.
According to photographer Hau Tran, the advice for those who intend to come to Hallstatt is that you only need one day to explore all the beauty of this place, so you don't need to stay too long. If you come in the summer, you should arrive early around 5am to check-in and take photos, because after 8am, the sun will rise and the amount of vehicles and tourists will destroy the peace of the area. To get to Hallstatt, you can choose to go by train or use a private car.
Advice for those who intend to come to Hallstatt is that you only need one day to discover all the beauty of this place.
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