10 Secret European Little Towns You Must Visit

5. Hallstatt, Austria

A heavenly piece of land with lovely pastel-hued abodes by the crystalline lake and the soaring mountains creating a stunning backdrop, this little village in the Salzkammergut region in Austria is so picturesque that it can beat the best of popular European destinations. Although, it has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beauty of Hallstatt is still a secret for most of the travelers. Traditional homes with flower-laden balconies, narrow alleys and boats moving at their own pace, all combine together to present you a site so tranquil and appealing that you would wish to return to this small town again and again. Hallstatt, undoubtedly, is one of the 10 secret European little towns you must visit.

Although, it has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beauty of Hallstatt is still a secret for most of the travelers | 10 Secret European Little Towns You Must Visit
Image of famous alpine village Halstatt / Copyright: leoks

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9 Comments

  1. says: Chris

    Good list, but would´t call every city a “secret” Sintra, Reine, Hallstatt and specialy Manarola is VERY touristy.

  2. says: Mike

    Agree with Chris; seeing Manarola as the first ‘Secret’ little town immediately invalidates the post. It receives over ten times the amount of visitors it can cope with and still has some of its trails closed to protect it from the volumes of tourists that arrive every day,

  3. says: Carlee Hebert

    Oh my goodness I love this post! I’m going to be studying abroad in France in the spring and blogging about it! I can’t wait to visit some of these places, especially since some are close to where I will be staying!!

  4. says: Sara

    yes! thank you so much for this list. I am so happy they are all in Europe… i think i can visit them all in the next two years. <3

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