Discover the Top 5 Fairytale-Like Villages Across the Globe

If you're someone who loves admiring beautiful villages, then you'll surely be mesmerized when gazing upon the following 5 destinations.

Discover the Top 5 Fairytale-Like Villages Across the Globe

Giethoorn

Giethoorn is a village located in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. With a population of just over 2700 people, the streets here are usually not too crowded. Especially, the primary mode of transportation here is by boat due to the predominantly canal-based road system. Because of this, Giethoorn has a very picturesque appearance and is considered a beautiful village attracting many tourists with the nickname 'Venice of the Netherlands'.

Hallstatt

Hallstatt is a charming small town located in the district of Gmunden, in the state of Upper Austria, Austria. Hallstatt has been famous for its salt mining since ancient times. Over time, it has become a globally renowned tourist destination thanks to its pristine lakes and rich natural scenery surrounded by majestic mountains. Regardless of the season, this lakeside town exudes its own unique charm. In 1997, the 'Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape' was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in Austria.

Colmar

Colmar is a town located in the Haut-Rhin region and Grand Est region in northeastern France. It is renowned for its well-preserved old town, boasting numerous architectural landmarks and museums from ancient times. Colmar is known as the 'capital of Alsatian wine' due to its extensive experience in grape cultivation and wine production. The town radiates ancient beauty with its towering spires embraced by dense green forests. Its pleasant weather throughout the year, with warm summers and moderately cold winters, makes it one of the beautiful towns for tourists to visit.

Soglio

Soglio is originally an old municipality in the canton of Grisons in Switzerland, near the border with Italy. If you're searching for a beautiful European-style town with lush green hills stretching to the horizon and a refreshing cool atmosphere, then this is an excellent choice. Along the streets of Soglio, there's always a distinctive fragrance of flowers and grass, making it hard for you to forget this unique experience. Currently, many guesthouses and hotels have been developed here in the form of homestays and hotels to cater to the needs of numerous visitors.

Manarola 

This is one of the vibrant villages that make up the famous city of Cinque Terre on the Riviera coastline, Italy. Cinque Terre, meaning 'Five Lands' in Italian, is located in the Liguria region of Northwest Italy. The houses perched on the rugged cliffs with layers of colorful facades are one of the unique features that attract a large number of tourists to Cinque Terre every year. Cinque Terre has also been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

By Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour