10Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt, a small village nestled in the Austrian Alps, has become a social media sensation due to its fairytale-like beauty.

Surrounded by mountains and perched on the edge of a tranquil lake, Hallstatt’s postcard-perfect scenery has attracted hordes of tourists in recent years, especially from cruise ships and bus tours. With a population of just over 700, the village is ill-equipped to handle the tens of thousands of visitors that arrive each day during peak season.
The local infrastructure has been strained, and the once-quiet streets are now packed with tourists. In response, Hallstatt has begun capping visitor numbers and encouraging longer, more meaningful stays rather than brief day trips.

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