7 fairy-tale villages that are as pretty as a picture - Starts at 60

7 fairy-tale villages that are as pretty as a picture

Dec 09, 2017
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When it comes to fairy-tale villages, Europe has some of the best in the world. From quaint cobblestone streets to pretty little gardens and historic stone buildings, these villages are picture perfect and captivate the imagination of tourists from all over the world. 

1. Hallstatt, Austria

The pristine village sits right on the water.

Hallstatt has been named as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Nestled between the Alps and a lake of the same name, it is has been flying under the radar for years as the locals enjoy the lovely villages without too many tourists traipsing through.

2. Mont Saint-michele, France

The village appears to rise up out of nowhere.

In contrast, Mont Saint-Michel, a stunning location off France’s Normandy coast, has more than two million visitors each year.

3. Shirakawa-go, Japan

Rug up and enjoy the snow in this picturesque town.

This small traditional village, which showcases some of the best in Japanese architecture. The town looks beautiful all year round, but visiting in winter is something truly special.

4. Hohenschwangau, Germany

Talk about a fairytale setting!

The stunning Neuschwanstein Castle is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany.

5. Bibury, England

It's a great place to explore and soak in the best of the English countryside.

Bibury is a charming little village in Cotswold, England, home to blossoming gardens, stone houses and all the quaint particulars you’d expect from one of England’s most beautiful locations.

6. Gasadalur, Denmark

This amazing waterfall offers a once in a lifetime view.

The dramatic setting in Gasadalur is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and is quickly becoming a favourite with tourists looking for the perfect holiday snap.

7. Gaspra, Crimea

Nothing beats the view from a castle window!

The fairytale continues in Swallow’s Nest castle – a majestic castle located at Gaspra, a small spa town between Yalta and Alupka, in Crimea.

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