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Hidden Mountain Towns of Europe
Charming alpine villages off the tourist trail
Hallstatt, Austria
🇦🇹Austria
Fairytale lakeside village in the Alps
- •World's oldest salt mine
- •Classic Austrian architecture reflected in the lake
- •Best views from Skywalk viewing platform
Zermatt, Switzerland
🇨🇭Switzerland
Car-free town under the Matterhorn
- •Iconic views of the Matterhorn peak
- •Excellent hiking in summer, skiing in winter
- •Charming Swiss chalets and boutiques
Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
🇮🇹Italy
Ancient town perched on an eroding plateau
- •Known as the 'Dying City' due to erosion
- •Accessed only by footbridge
- •Dating back to Etruscan times
Grindelwald, Switzerland
🇨🇭Switzerland
Picture-perfect village beneath the Eiger
- •Gateway to Jungfrau Region
- •Famous for First Cliff Walk
- •Spectacular glacier views
Reine, Norway
🇳🇴Norway
Fishing village in the Lofoten Islands
- •Red fishermen's cabins on stilts
- •Midnight sun in summer
- •Perfect base for hiking and photography
Annecy, France
🇫🇷France
Alpine town known as 'Venice of the Alps'
- •Crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains
- •Medieval old town with canals
- •Popular for water sports in summer