Europe's prettiest village 'ruined' by crowds building fences to stop tourists
Hallstatt has often been dubbed Europe's prettiest village, but the very charm that made it a must-visit destination has now led to its downfall.
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Hallstatt has often been dubbed Europe's prettiest village, but the very charm that made it a must-visit destination has now led to its downfall.
From tourist taxes to caps, here are the holiday hotspots taking measures to bring down escalating visitor numbers
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The ladder connects the lower portion of the Donnerkogel mountain to the Großer Donnerkogel or "Greater" part of the mountain that includes the 6,740-foot peak.