I've read all the posts about the crowds in Hallstatt. Are their towns of similar, perhaps slightly less charm, which have escaped the throngs of visitors?
Posted by
Oberpfalz, Germany
1402 posts
No "town" per se, I have never been here but I will visit one day. None of the bells and whistles of Hallstatt.
St.Veit im Defereggental and Defereggental
https://www.foto-webcam.eu/webcam/stveit/
You could look into Montafon valley Silbertal too.
https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/silbertal-kristberg/webcams/
https://enzianhof.net/
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
What about Zell am See. I can see some resemblance and little bit fewer visitors.
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2716 posts
The trick with Hallstatt is to spend a night there between other stops. Spend the late afternoon, evening, and the next morning enjoying the ambiance. Avoid the mid day day-trippers and tour busloads.
Haven't been to Zell am See, but just looked at some images. Mostly saw a huge modern hotel on the edge of the water. Not much like Hallstatt.
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
Zell is for tourists from the Gulf what Hallstatt is for tourists from China.
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
That's highly unfortunate. When I was there some years ago there was no huge modern hotel there.
Posted by
shingle springs, CA, USA
782 posts
That is very true, Hallstatt has fewer accomodations and Zell has in town as well as surrounding area for accomodations.
Mike
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32384 posts
Craig,
I found that while Hallstatt can be a bit "busy" during the day with tour bus groups and day trippers, it's fairly tranquil and quiet at night. I didn't find the crowds to be problematic. It's one of the most beautiful locations I've been to in Europe, and I wouldn't hesitate to return there.
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
Gmunden, St. Gilgen, Steyr, Gosausee. I would still just plan on staying the night and enjoying the town sans crowds.