TRAVELLIVE MAGAZINE Travellive 11-2015 | Page 103

FAIRY VILLAGE Hallstatt frontally overlooks the beautiful lake and gently backs against the captivating mountains, creating amazing scenery. Small, winding pathways around the village and roads on the mountainside make Hallstatt more charming and picturesque than ever. It takes about one hour to reach the mountain peak behind the village where you can admire the best panoramic view of Hallstatt complete with snow-covered mountains and small houses which are viewed as shimmering reflections in the glassy waters of the lake in the green valley. Perhaps, simple words cannot describe completely the beauty of this area, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Close your eyes and think about what you have read in Grimm’s Fairy Tales. There is a lovely and peaceful village with white roofs covered with snow, some white chimneys and forests wearing a white coat of snow. People enjoy their rustic, simple lives there. Sparkling yellow lights make the place feel warmer. Some houses are adorned with Christmas’ colours. The aroma of traditional waffle from the bakery spreads over the village. Stop looking elsewhere, Hallstatt is the village you’re looking for. TRAVELLIVE 103