Hallstatt Lake
One of the highlights of visiting Hallstatt in Salzkammergut, Austria, is a ride on the town’s cable car. Travelling nearly 900 meters over a 4 to 5-minute journey, this mechanical cable car ferries you high above Hallstatt and affords stunning views over the town, its mountains, lake and UNESCO landscapes on the way. At the top, you’re rewarded with a visit to an incredible viewing platform, high in the crisp mountain air. Understandably popular, it oftens draws crowds, but on this wintry day I was able to find a quiet spot which treated me to a gorgeous, uninterrupted view over Hallstatt Lake and towards Obertraun.
A magnificent view, this frame gives a really nice overview of the stunning landscapes that surround Hallstatt, capturing both its towering mountain guardians and the inky blue waters of the lake. Naturally atmospheric with the deep and raw colours of winter, the drama of the scene is exaggerated by the low-hanging clouds which create an almost multi-dimensional effect. Beautiful yet slightly surreal, the layer of clouds and the all-encompassing framework of mountains create a sense of scale yet also seem to hem you in – as though you’ve been placed within the most mighty of Alpine snowglobes. Adding eye-catching detail are the pockets of light breaking through the cloud.
One of the highlights of visiting Hallstatt in Salzkammergut, Austria, is a ride on the town’s cable car. Travelling nearly 900 meters over a 4 to 5-minute journey, this mechanical cable car ferries you high above Hallstatt and affords stunning views over the town, its mountains, lake and UNESCO landscapes on the way. At the top, you’re rewarded with a visit to an incredible viewing platform, high in the crisp mountain air. Understandably popular, it oftens draws crowds, but on this wintry day I was able to find a quiet spot which treated me to a gorgeous, uninterrupted view over Hallstatt Lake and towards Obertraun.
A magnificent view, this frame gives a really nice overview of the stunning landscapes that surround Hallstatt, capturing both its towering mountain guardians and the inky blue waters of the lake. Naturally atmospheric with the deep and raw colours of winter, the drama of the scene is exaggerated by the low-hanging clouds which create an almost multi-dimensional effect. Beautiful yet slightly surreal, the layer of clouds and the all-encompassing framework of mountains create a sense of scale yet also seem to hem you in – as though you’ve been placed within the most mighty of Alpine snowglobes. Adding eye-catching detail are the pockets of light breaking through the cloud.
One of the highlights of visiting Hallstatt in Salzkammergut, Austria, is a ride on the town’s cable car. Travelling nearly 900 meters over a 4 to 5-minute journey, this mechanical cable car ferries you high above Hallstatt and affords stunning views over the town, its mountains, lake and UNESCO landscapes on the way. At the top, you’re rewarded with a visit to an incredible viewing platform, high in the crisp mountain air. Understandably popular, it oftens draws crowds, but on this wintry day I was able to find a quiet spot which treated me to a gorgeous, uninterrupted view over Hallstatt Lake and towards Obertraun.
A magnificent view, this frame gives a really nice overview of the stunning landscapes that surround Hallstatt, capturing both its towering mountain guardians and the inky blue waters of the lake. Naturally atmospheric with the deep and raw colours of winter, the drama of the scene is exaggerated by the low-hanging clouds which create an almost multi-dimensional effect. Beautiful yet slightly surreal, the layer of clouds and the all-encompassing framework of mountains create a sense of scale yet also seem to hem you in – as though you’ve been placed within the most mighty of Alpine snowglobes. Adding eye-catching detail are the pockets of light breaking through the cloud.