Hallstatt was my most favorite place to go. It was so peaceful and serene. Laying your head down in the hotel at night meant no cars or buses trucking by. No people talking outside....just quiet and still. The water was so calm. I made some duckie friends while I was there as well. The museum in Hallstatt is so worth it! The town had been destroyed twice! You'll have to go to the museum to find out how or why. There isn't a whole lot to do in Hallstatt, but that is perfectly fine because just walking around and exploring here was the greatest!!!