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The Hand.Werk.Haus in the centre of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt is worth a visit because it presents traditional and contemporary crafts from the Salzkammergut and shows a lively culture of craftsmanship. It is a centre for contemporary craft culture and offers a variety of craft creation, both historical and future. Guided tours offer historical insights and show the importance of craft traditions in the Salzkammergut.
In the Hand.Werk.Haus, visitors can discover unique handicrafts from the Salzkammergut, including traditional clothing, hats, hand prints, jewellery, watches and wine. Guided tours offer historical insights and show the importance of craft traditions in the Salzkammergut.
The house shows the diversity of craftsmanship, from traditional professions such as roofers, carpenters, glasses makers, shoemakers, beer brewers and butchers, to modern craftsmen.
Guided tours offer historical insights and show the importance of craft traditions in the Salzkammergut. The Hand.Werk.Haus regularly organises events and exhibitions that rethink and present the topic of craftsmanship.
In the retail shop, visitors can purchase handicraft products directly from the master craftsmen and thus support craftsmanship.
The Hand.Werk.Haus is part of the UNESCO Register of Good Practice Examples for the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which underlines its importance for regional culture. The building is located in the listed Neuwildenstein Castle in Bad Goisern, which gives the visit an additional historical touch. And now more about the "Hand.Werk.Haus" in the heart of the World Heritage town of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...
Gift ideas for every occasion!
Still not found any souvenirs from your vacation in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut? Then why not take a look into the Hand.Werk.Haus in Bad Goisern. Here you will find a large selection of unique handicrafts "Made in the Salzkammergut " and thereby retain distinctive memories of your visit to Austria with the special extra: Traditional garments and hats from the region, hand prints, distinctive jewellery, watches with a special tick, excellent wines. Handbags for both older and younger ladies, Styrian pumpkin seed oil and pure natural bees honey from the Gosau valley. Ideal gift ideas from Lake Hallstatt for Mother's Day, as a Christmas present, a birthday gift or other occasions...
Down to earth and distinctive
Crafts and creative people are individualists; behind each handmade product are knowledge, skills, ideas and experience of the manufacturer. The personality of the craftsman is therefore reflected in each of their products, which can be found in the Hand.Werk.Haus. On the ground floor of the two story building you will receive professional and friendly advice on all products.
The Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt can be reached by train and a 10 minute walk from the Bad Goisern train station. And by car: Along the Salzkammergut main road (B145) at the Hofer roundabout - direction Bad Goisern centre - next exit to the right.
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Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.