map of Germany and Austria Erik Schjeide's 2007 European Travel Blog
Hallstatt
Alpine lake

It's a short boat ride from the train station to town.

approaching the dock
Town square

Close to the boat dock there is a lovely town square.

flower boxes

Flower boxes add color to the buildings.

Town square
Swan

The swans don't seem to mind the cold water.

Nancy swimming

Nancy managed to stay in for bit.

Arch

 

stone and wood

Stone and brick houses line the path along the lake.

Many towns and lakes like these dot the landscape on the Northeastern slopes of the Alps.

Another look at Hallstatt.