It belonged for centuries to the Pongau. Only in 1896, when Hallein became a district capital, did the municipality become part of the Tennengau.
Tourism
One of its subdivisions, Annaberg im Lammertal, is a village notable for tourism. Located in the Alps, it is part of the Dachstein West ski region. Summer activities available to tourists include mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting, and walking holidays etc.