Hallstatt Beinhaus (Bone House)
4.7
Hallstatt1 hour
Historic ossuary and cemetery
About
Located inside the Michael’s Chapel next to the Catholic parish church, this unique Beinhaus houses over six hundred beautifully hand-painted human skulls. Due to the tiny mountain cemetery's limited space, graves were traditionally opened after a few decades to make room for new burials.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
Hand-painted skulls
View the unique artistic designs featuring floral motifs, family names, and dates.
02
The historic parish churchyard
Walk through the beautiful mountain cemetery overlooking the lake.
03
The chapel architecture
Admire the simple, solemn twelfth-century Gothic design of the stone chapel.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •Maintain absolute quiet and respect inside this sacred memorial site
- •A small cash entry fee of approximately 2 EUR is required to enter the chapel
- •Photography is permitted but visitors are asked to avoid using a flash
