Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Alles schläft, einsam wacht.
Nestled high into the Austrian Alps on the shores of a shimmering lake, Hallstatt, Austria is a Christmas fairytale come to life. The town is a living embodiment of those Christmas villages your grandmother builds every year, complete with tiny Christmas trees, snow-topped spires, and a chapel full of skulls — you know, the usual accoutrements.
Hallstatt is a charming destination for holiday travelers looking to frolic in the snowy mountains of Austria. Throw on your fluffiest scarf, grab a mug of mulled wine, and discover why Hallstatt should be on your Christmas wish list this year.