Comparison · Hallstatt vs Munich · Austria / Germany
Hallstatt vs Munich
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Hallstatt for Lakeside village views, Salt mine and a short break; choose Munich for Oktoberfest, Beer gardens and nightlife. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 167 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 167 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Hallstatt
- May–June and September
- Best time for Munich
- May–July, September and December
Side by side
| Hallstatt | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Germany |
| Known for | Lakeside village views, Salt mine and UNESCO World Heritage | Oktoberfest, Beer gardens and Marienplatz |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–July, September and December |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $180–$320 | $180–$320 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 23°C (73°F) | July, 24°C (75°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 2°C (36°F) | January, 3°C (37°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | SZG, LNZ, VIE | MUC, FMM |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hallstatt for…
Lakeside village views, Salt mine and a short break. Hallstatt is a village of about 750 people squeezed onto a ledge between the Hallstätter See and steep mountainsides in the Salzkammergut, about 75 km southeast of Salzburg. Salt has been mined in the mountain above for some 7,000 years, giving its name to…
Choose Munich for…
Oktoberfest, Beer gardens and nightlife. Bavaria's capital mixes royal grandeur with beer-hall tradition. The compact Altstadt around Marienplatz holds the Neues Rathaus, the twin-towered Frauenkirche and the Residenz palace, while the Englischer Garten, one of the largest city parks in Europe…
Top sights compared
| # | Hallstatt | Munich |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salzwelten Hallstatt salt mine | Marienplatz and the Neues Rathaus |
| 2 | Skywalk 'Welterbeblick' | Frauenkirche |
| 3 | Beinhaus (Charnel House) | Munich Residenz |
| 4 | Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption | Englischer Garten |
| 5 | Protestant church and lakeshore | Viktualienmarkt |
Food compared
| Hallstatt | Munich |
|---|---|
| Reinanke | White sausage |
| Saibling | Pretzel |
| Steckerlfisch | Roast pork knuckle |
| Kasnocken | Roast pork with dumplings |
Which is cheaper?
Hallstatt and Munich cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $180–$320 in Hallstatt and $180–$320 in Munich (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hallstatt on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Hallstatt and Munich are about 167 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Hallstatt and 4 in Munich.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hallstatt or Munich cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $180–$320 in Hallstatt and $180–$320 in Munich (estimates).
+Is Hallstatt or Munich better for a first trip?
Pick Hallstatt for Lakeside village views, Salt mine and a short break, or Munich for Oktoberfest, Beer gardens and nightlife.
+How far is Hallstatt from Munich?
About 167 km in a straight line.