2Hallstatt, Austria

The small village of Hallstatt, nestled in the Austrian Alps, is a picture-perfect destination that has become a hotspot for tourists thanks to social media. With a population of just over 700, Hallstatt can see up to 10,000 visitors per day during peak tourist seasons. The village has been particularly popular with day-trippers, many of whom spend only a few hours in the town before moving on. In response, Hallstatt has introduced visitor limits and urged travelers to stay overnight, spreading out the influx and encouraging a more sustainable approach to tourism