Hallstatt Charnel House
Hallstatt Beinhaus
An Austrian house of bones filled with hundreds of intricately painted skulls.

Charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel, Hallstatt, containing over 1,200 skulls.
Tradition of painting skulls with symbolic decorations since 1720.

Why Go

💀 Unique collection of over 1,200 intricately painted skulls.
📜 Learn about the historical tradition of skull painting.
⛪ Located next to the Catholic parish church and a romantic mountain cemetery.

Why Avoid

📸 No photos allowed inside.
⚠️ May close at short notice due to extreme weather.

Tips

🚶 Ascent via numerous steps or steeper "Kirchenweg".
Combine visit with Catholic parish church and mountain cemetery.

Last updated 9 days ago

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