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UndertheTIisthe“PostPartner”—agovernment-fundedattempttoturninefficientpost
offices into something more viable (selling souvenirs, renting bikes, and employing people
with disabilities who otherwise wouldn't work). The
Fischerei
provides the town with its
cherished fresh lake fish. The county allows two commercial fishermen on the lake. They
spread their nets each morning and sell their catch here to town restaurants, or to any locals
cooking up a special dinner (Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00, closed Sat-Sun).
• Nearby, still on Museum Square, find the...
Dachstein Sport Shop:
During a renovation project, the builders dug down and hit a
CelticandancientRomansettlement.Peekthroughtheglasspavementonthecoveredporch
toseewheretheRomanstreetlevelwas.Iftheshopisopen,popinandgodownstairs(free).
You'll walk on Roman flagstones and see the small gutter that channeled water to power an
ancient hammer mill (used to pound iron into usable shapes). In prehistoric times, people
lived near the mines. Romans were the first Hallstatt lakeside settlers. The store's owners
are committed tosharing Hallstatt'sfascinating history,andoften display oldtownpaintings
and folk art.
• From this square, the first right (after the bank) leads up a few stairs to...
Dr.-Morton-Weg:
House #26A dates from 1597. Follow the lane uphill to the left past
more old houses. Until 1890,this was the town's main drag, and the lake lapped at the lower
doors of these houses. Therefore, many main entrances were via the attic, from this level.
Enjoy this back-street view of town. Just after the arch, near #133, check out the old tools
hanging outside the workshop, and the piece of wooden piping. It's a section taken from the
25-mile wooden pipeline that carried salt brine from Hallstatt to Ebensee. This was in place
from 1595 until the last generation, when the last stretch of wood was replaced by plastic
piping. At the pipe, enjoy the lake view and climb down the stairs. From lake level, look
back up at the striking traditional architecture (the fine woodwork on the left was recently
rebuilt after a fire; parts of the old house on the right date to medieval times).
• Your tour is finished. From here, you have boat rentals, the salt-mine tour, the town mu-
seum, and the Catholic church (with its bone chapel) all within a few minutes' walk.
