Hallstatt is a small town in the district of Gmunden, in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It is situated between the southwestern shore of Hallstätter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif. The town is known for its production of salt, dating back to prehistoric times, and gave its name to the Hallstatt culture, an archaeological culture linked to Proto-Celtic and early Celtic people of the Early Iron Age in Europe. Hallstatt is at the core of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria by UNESCO in 1997. Visitors can explore the world's oldest salt mine, which offers a family adventure with miners' slides and subterranean salt lakes. The town also features a museum showcasing its cultural heritage, with exhibits on the history of salt production and the Hallstatt culture. The surrounding area offers a beautiful landscape with crystal-clear lakes, rare fauna and flora, and a mountain world with mysterious caves
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