Planning a trip to Europe? Here are 20 absolutely charming villages to visit

*Famous view of Hallstatt, Austria. Credit: Dimitry Anikin.*

Let’s start with one of Europe’s most iconic villages, Hallstatt in Austria. Reminiscent of Arendelle from Disney’s ‘Frozen’ movies, Hallstatt is is so picturesque that China even built an entire replica city in the province of Guangdong.

*Hallstatt was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.*

Naturally, Hallstatt is a tourist hotspot for southeastern Europe, so make sure to plan ahead for the best experience.