09/01/2026
From quaint alpine villages to colorful riverside streets, here are nine spots where you'll feel like you've stepped back in time.
Rastoke — Croatia
A village built on water, between little mills and waterfalls.
Hallstatt — Austria
Probably the most beautiful lakeside village of all.
Lavertezzo — Switzerland t
Its old stone bridge and emerald-green river.
Colmar — France
The little Venice of Alsace, even more magical at Christmas.
Monte Santo di Lussari — Italy
A tiny village perched high up in the mountains.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence — France
An artists' village clinging to the hills of the French Riviera.
Grimentz - Switzerland
Its dark wooden chalets covered in red flowers.
Monreal - Germany
Its half-timbered houses and castle ruins.
Idstein - Germany
Its crooked old houses and witches' tower.
Which one would you visit first?
