POSTCARD: Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt (Salzkammergut), Austria. Such a charming town next to Hallstätter See (the lake). The town earned it's wealth through the production of salt from the salt mines which were in the shape of hearts due to the mining tool used (I think it was antlers). When the salt dwindled, the world passed it by, and as a result, the town was able to maintain it's small town appeal, and now is a tourist draw. Approximately 2 hours by car from Salzburg.

Copyright: Joel A. Marbella