A Collection of Stunning European Towns (Part 1)

🇳🇱 Giethoorn, Netherlands Known as the "Venice of the North," Giethoorn is a charming waterside village🌷. Beautiful canals and lakes, quaint bridges, thatched-roof cottages, and their reflections in the water create a unique, fairytale-like scenery🏡. What's special about Giethoorn is its complete lack of roads. Transportation relies mainly on boats🚤. You can rent a boat or take a sightseeing cruise to slowly admire the beautiful scenery from the canals📷. . 🚗 Transportation: Approx. 1.5 hrs from Amsterdam . 🇫🇷 Colmar, France If you've seen Studio Ghibli's "Howl's Moving Castle"🎨, Colmar will look familiar. Small, charming, and colorful wooden buildings, vibrant flower pots on every windowsill💐, a gently flowing canal, and streets with a blend of German and French medieval charm—it's a fairytale dream come true. . 🚗 Transportation: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins from Zurich Approx. 1 hr from Strasbourg . 🇬🇧 The Cotswolds, England The epitome of the English countryside and one of the three most beautiful pastoral landscapes in Europe. Stroll along cobblestone paths lined with quaint honey-colored stone houses🐝, window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers🌸, and clear streams flowing gently. If you're planning a day trip to the Cotswolds🚗, popular spots include Bibury, considered England's most beautiful village🎨; the picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water🌳; and Chipping Campden, known for its thatched cottages💐. We recommend choosing 3 to 4 villages to visit to avoid rushing and fully enjoy the tranquility and charm of the English countryside. . 🚗 Transportation: Approx. 2 hrs from London Approx. 1 hr from Oxford . 🇩🇪 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany This town retains the most complete medieval German charm and is a famous stop on Germany's Romantic Road and Castle Road🏰. . 🚗 Transportation: Approx. 2 hrs from Frankfurt Approx. 1 hr from Nuremberg . 🇦🇹 Hallstatt, Austria With its classic lakeside scenery, gracefully swimming swans🦢, and postcard-perfect views of the Alps and the church, Hallstatt is undeniably beautiful. However, we strongly advise against visiting during the peak summer season🌞. Tour groups and heavy commercialization can turn this fairyland into something resembling a bustling market. . 🚗 Transportation: Approx. 1 hr 20 mins from Salzburg