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The 7 Most Charming Alpine Villages
by Chelsea Bengier
The hills are alive with… well, you know. The Sound of Music’s (1965) scenic set may epitomize the Alps, but the film only shows one small Austrian area. As Europe's largest and highest mountain range, the Alps span eight countries, including France, Italy, Switzerland, Monaco, Germany, Slovenia, Lichtenstein, and yes, Austria. Here, we’ve scouted the region’s seven most cinematic towns.
Mount Lussari Village, Italy
After riding a 15-minute lift up to the Borgo Lussari summit, travelers will find something unexpected: the magical 16th-century Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary. Legend has it that a vision of the Madonna appeared on the mountaintop, and shortly thereafter a chapel was built. Meanwhile, the village itself has plenty of its own pursuits, including a challenging ski run and cozy taverns serving homemade goulash.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Set in a valley of the Bernese Oberland, Lauterbrunnen looks like it’s something out of a fairytale. A charming yellow train connects the hamlet to Interlaken, just 20 minutes away, and Jungfrau, a craggy, snow-capped peak known as the Top of Europe.
Bled, Slovenia
Explore the medieval 11th-century clifftop castle!
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Bavarian buildings covered with colorful murals and flower window boxes line the cobblestoned streets of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The alpine enclave is surrounded by opulent palaces, historic monasteries, and striking gorges.
Balzers, Liechtenstein
This stamp-sized country sure knows how to pack a punch. Balzers stands out thanks to its scenic location: nestled along the Rhine River in the verdant Neckar Valley, the town is connected to its neighbors by a 230-mile bike path. On a hilltop in the center of the community rises the striking Gutenberg Castle, which was built around 1100. Today, the free Castle Museum offers falconry lessons, forest walking tours, sword-fighting seminars, and exhibits on the Middle Ages.
Alpbach, Austria
Every year, thousands of people visit this secluded Tyrolean town to take in its wooden lodges, cute white churches, and miles of untouched alpine landscape.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Chamonix, a glitzy ski resort town at the base of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps. The 1924 Winter Olympics were held here, and it has gained popularity ever since. Today, it has six ski areas, world-class hotels, and a Baroque village with high-end boutiques and brasseries. For a bird’s-eye view, take the gondola to Le Panoramic, a sprawling glass-walled terrace on the tip of Le Brévent.
written by Propertync Media
date : 05/03/2024 hour : 12:06 PM
