There are several reasons Hallstatt, a hamlet in Austria’s Salzkammergut region, is one of the most-visited destinations in the country. For many travelers, its storybook appearance is the ...

The Alpine village of Hallstatt, Austria, was the inspiration for the Arendelle setting of “Frozen.” Naturally, visitors came calling. Find out how Hallstatt handles its overtourism.

Hallstatt was featured on a Korean television show in 2006, triggering a wave of hype on social media. Town officials said that tourists from 87 nations had been registered as visitors this year ...

Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was popular before the release of “Frozen,” particularly among Asian tourists. The village was replicated in China’s Guangdong Province in 2012, ...

Hallstatt, Austria, is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, offering a captivating view, especially on a rainy day. As we explore this charming town, the streets ...

Hallstatt, Austria – the Alpine village rumored to be the inspiration for Arendelle – is struggling to cope with "Frozen" fans overrunning the town.

Overtourism is ruining the town of Hallstatt, Austria, locals say. The village, which resembles Disney's "Frozen," has become a hot spot for selfies.

“Hallstatt is an important piece of cultural history, not a museum. We want to reduce numbers by at least a third but we have no way of actually stopping them,” pleaded the desperate mayor.

The Alpine village of Hallstatt, Austria, was the inspiration for the Arendelle setting of “Frozen.” Naturally, visitors came calling. Find out how Hallstatt handles its overtourism.