{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/austria/hallstatt","updatedAt":"2026-09-18T15:54:33.671Z","place":{"city":"Hallstatt","country":"Austria","countryCode":"AT","lat":47.5347939,"lon":13.5988875},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally feel safe walking through Hallstatt, though many express frustration with crowds and overtourism; safety concerns are low, with discomfort stemming more from congestion than crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ,","distanceKm":210}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Hallstatt is very safe for visitors, with violent crime virtually nonexistent and risks limited to petty theft in crowds and low-level scams.","summary":"Hallstatt enjoys extremely low violent crime and benefits from Austria’s strong safety record, though its popularity brings crowds that elevate pickpocket risk in peak hours. Visitor sentiment remains positive, with most feeling secure despite overtourism frustrations. Practical precautions around belongings and awareness of common scams are sufficient for a safe visit.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is virtually nonexistent; isolated incidents may involve opportunistic snatching in extreme crowds but are not a pattern."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly around the lake promenade, ferry docks, and market square during peak visitor hours (10:30am–3pm in summer)."},"safeAreas":["Hallstatt Salzbergwerk","Hallstatt Oberort","Hallstatt Waldstraße","Hallstatt Kalvarienberg"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Unlicensed guides offering fake tours","Ticket scalping for popular attractions","Taxi overcharging or unnecessary detours","Fake police demanding fines","Timeshare or accommodation bait-and-switch offers"],"zones":[{"name":"Hallstatt Dorfzentrum (village centre)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but crowded during peak hours (10:30am-3pm); pickpocketing and scams reported around lake promenade, ferry docks, and market square."},{"name":"Hallstatt Seeufer (lake shore)","level":"caution","note":"Popular with tourists; petty theft and scams increase in crowds, especially near ferry docks and market square during daytime."},{"name":"Hallstatt Salzbergwerk (salt mine area)","level":"safe","note":"Well-managed tourist attraction with low crime; risks limited to trail safety on mountain paths."},{"name":"Hallstatt Oberort (upper village)","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with fewer tourists; low risk of crime, peaceful and secure for visitors."},{"name":"Hallstatt Unterort (lower village near train station)","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub with higher foot traffic; watch for taxi scams and pickpocketing, especially with luggage."},{"name":"Hallstatt Marktplatz (market square)","level":"caution","note":"Central gathering point; frequent target for pickpocketing and tourist scams during peak visitor hours."},{"name":"Hallstatt Waldstraße (forest trail area)","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential and hiking zone; minimal crime, standard trail precautions advised."},{"name":"Hallstatt Kalvarienberg (hill above village)","level":"safe","note":"Scenic overlook with low visitor density; safe for hiking, no reported crime incidents."}]}}