European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 8, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse A celtic mask adorns a plaque marking the ancient burial Sites. Continued from Page 11 of. It can be seen in the houses that seem to sprout out of the Mountain and in the tiny patches of Flowers that pass for Yards. But the most dramatic evidence of it is in the graveyard. In the churchyard of the Catholic Church the few dozen burial Mounds Are neat and Well tended. Each one is marked by a simple Cross. Most Are wooden but there Are a few Iron ones. None of them is very old. For though death May be permanent in Hallstatt a amps photos by Michael Abrams a it a t a. R g Casi a a to k a View of the Mountain ringed Allstatter see from an Overlook near the Salt mine it a favorite of tourists 12 stripes Magazine March 8, 1990 Elte urls her burial is not. The proof is in the Beinhaur Orcha House at the rear of the graveyard. After the celtic burial ground the Beinhaur is second most famous site in Hallstatt. It is a curj0 sight enough to chill the souls of the timid. Hum of gleaming White skulls Are stacked neatly on wooden shelves that line three Walls of the smal room. The names and dates of birth and death a neatly lettered on most and Many Are miniature paintings maltese crosses roses Ivy Bones Are stacked neatly on the floor up to the Bottom shelf. Charnel houses and ossuary is Are not rare in Europe. But what is unusual about this one is the Many of the Bones Are not very old. The Hall Sta. Decided in 1600 that since there was no mores in the tiny graveyard burials would have to he temporary. After a couple of decades in the Grot remains Are exhumed to join the stack in the Beinhaur. Arranged in family groups the skulls document local genealogies Over Many generate it is ironic that the two Best known landmarks i idyllic vacation town Are connected with death. A Hallstatt itself and the surrounding Region Are full o this is an area for Active vacationers. The mountains of the Salk Immergut Are crisscross an extensive network of hiking trails. The Hallst see and the nearby tributaries of the Traun River some of the finest Trout fishing in Europe. And a to the nearby Wachstein ice Cave and Mammoth Cave makes an interesting Outing for the whole family. Other outdoor activities in the Region int White water kayaking hang gliding Rock Climbi diving. Hallstatt makes an excellent Day trip from Sal or nearby bad Tischl. Take the children and Stop feed the swans along the Quay. Ride the Tram of Salzberg and return for lunch at one of the Lake restaurants. R Ter it and re pc. A a a a \ travel Erst tips i Hallstatt is in the austrian province of Ober oesterreich about 40 Miles Southeast of Salzburg. From Germany take autobahn 8 South from Munich to Salzburg and then take Highway 158 to bad Tischl. From bad Tischl follow Highway 145 to bad co Isern and then take Highway 166 to Hallstatt. The Tramway to the Salzberg Salt mine is at the South end of town. Round trip tickets Cost 75 schillings about $6.30 for adults. Children Ages 6 to 14 pay 40 schillings $3.40. Children under 6 Are free. Tours of the Salt mines Cost 90 schillings $7.60 for adults 45 schillings $3.80 for children Ages 6 to 15, and 25 schillings $2.10 for children Ages 4 to 6. There Are two museums in town the prehistoric museum which contains finds from the ancient burial ground and the Folk museum with displays of religious and Folk Art and Flora and Fauna of the Region. From april 7 to oct. 31, both Are open daily from 10 . To 6 . Entry fees Are 30 schillings $2.50 for adults and 20 schillings $1.70 for children. Tickets for the Wachstein Cable car in nearby Obe Traun including entry to the Wachstein Cave and Mammoth Cave Cost 82 schillings $6.95 for adults and 43 schillings $3.65 for children. Those who want to explore the Lake can rent rowboats pedal boats and electric boats at two places in Hallstatt he Etsberger boat rental is near the Remein dealt municipal offices Riedler boat rental is near the main Dock on see Strasse. There Are a myriad of accommodations available in the town from hotels and inns to private rooms campgrounds apartments and hostels. Below Are a few of them with prices. Local Telephone numbers Are also listed. The prefix for Hallstatt is 06134 within Austria or 0043-6134 if calling from Germany. Hotels and inns a see hotel Cruner Baum Mark Platz 104, Tel. 263, double room with Bath including breakfast 620 to 800 schillings $52 to $67 a night per person without Bath 460 schillings $39 per person. A Brau Gasthoff see Strasse 120-121, Tel. 221. Double room including breakfast 250 schillings $21 per person _ a Gasthoff Zauner Mark Platz 51, Tel. 246. Double room w Ith breakfast 280 schillings $24 per person. A Marstein 217. Double room without Shower including breakfast 150 to 165 schillings $13 to $14 per person. K private rooms a Rosa Baumgartner Eachern thalweg 78, Tel. 627 room with breakfast 120 to 130 schillings $10 to up 11 per person. A Magdalena fall Hauser see Strasse 129, Tel person m breakfast 110 schillings $9 per a Frederike he Etsberger am Hof 126, Tel. 228. Room with breakfast 120 to 140 schillings $10 to h2 per person. Fri a Olga Lenz halt it erg 1 7, Tel. 721 5. Room with heu Fust 100 schillings $8.50 per person. Youth Hostel a Salzberger Strasse 50, Tel. 681 or 279. Mainly for �8n May 1 m sept 1 5 ads Cost 70 schillings $6 per night. Campsites h611 Lah Strasse 6, Tel. 329. 23 Schilf Fass 2.70 per adult per Day plus 27 so Hill no a car 32 shillings for camper and $2.30 for tent. Children pay half Price. 10g Shim Natz Osau Dhle Tel. 303. Campsites new 0 per Day for two Pep a ans 30 for n or every extra person. Contact-1 mf.0rrnat on and help with reservations 1. A.-4830 5�dfnverkehrsverband Hallstatt Postrach 0043 ,134-208 Austria Tek rom West Germany a a , above Hallstatt s Market Square. At left the Charnel House behind the town cemetery. Below the buildings at the Salt mine on the Salzberg above Hallstatt. 1 Vic 4 pins Idu Salt Toh a to i i War. 6iui the buildings of Hallstatt. Sandwiched Between the mountains and the Lake cling to the Hillside. March 8, 1990 stripes Magazine 13
