Hallstatt, Austria - Part III

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At the entrance to Hallstatt there is a statute of a salt miner. Hallstatt is one of the first places of human settlement due to the rich sources of natural salt, which have been mined for thousands of years. Salt was a valuable resource so the region was historically very wealthy.

Welcome to Hallstatt, Austria!

The main street of Hallstatt.

A boat launch area.

A ferry on Lake Hallstatt.

A castle across the Lake from Hallstatt.

Swans have been on Lake Hallstatt since the 1860's when Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Sissy made this region one of their retreats. Sissy loved swans, so the townspeople made sure there were swans here.

It is possible to tour the world's first salt mine, located above downtown Hallstatt.

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Catherine is reminding me that no cars are permitted between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm in Hallstatt.

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Murten, Switzerland - Part II

The pictures ENLARGE if you click on them. A town wall that encircles the town provided protection. The almost entirely preserved wall, the only one in Switzerland which you can walk all the way round, has offered visitors a great view of the nearby lake and the roofs of the Old Town.

Lake Murten with its swans.

The medieval town of Murten on the south-east bank of the Lake Morat has preserved its original appearance, with the alleyways of the Old Town and the shady arcades. In the evening, you can watch the sunset over the lake, with great views of Mont Vully and the Jura.

We had a nice dinner at the Hotel Murtenhof overlooking the Lake Morat.



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