Alpine Hearth Cottage

08/11/2025

🌊🐻 Fun Fact #11 🐻🌊

Every January, brave souls gather in Helen, Georgia, for the Winter Bear Plunge—a tradition that’s as bold as it is chilly! ❄️

This icy dip into the Chattahoochee River raises money for great causes and brings the community together in the most “refreshing” way possible.

If you’re planning to take the plunge (or just watch from the warmth of the shore 😉), Alpine Hearth Cottage is the perfect cozy spot to warm up afterward.

📅 Mark your calendars, grab your towel, and start your year with a splash!

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08/10/2025

🌲 Helen, Ga Fun Fact #10 🌲

Helen is surrounded by the breathtaking Chattahoochee National Forest and Unicoi State Park , offering endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, and soaking in the beauty of North Georgia’s mountains. 🍂

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring hidden trails, or just relaxing by the river, it’s all right here waiting for you.

📍 Make your next trip unforgettable—book your stay at Alpine Hearth Cottage and enjoy the perfect home base for all your mountain adventures.

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08/09/2025

🍺 Fun Fact #9 🍺

Helen, Georgia hosts the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States! 🇩🇪🎉

Since 1970, this Bavarian-style celebration has been filling the town with live music, traditional dancing, stein-holding contests, authentic German food, and (of course) plenty of beer.

It’s not just a weekend event — Helen’s Oktoberfest runs for nearly two months each fall, making it one of the most unique and festive traditions in the Southeast.

💛 Follow us here at Alpine Hearth Cottage as we share 100 Days of Fun Facts about Helen and White County — and start planning your visit so you can raise a glass in the heart of the North Georgia mountains

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08/08/2025

🎄✨ Christmas in Alpine Helen – Where Hallmark Magic Comes to Life 🎥🎁

This winter, you don’t have to leave the Southeast to feel like you’ve stepped inside a Christmas movie… because two of them were actually filmed right here in Helen, Georgia! 🇩🇪🏔️

From the Annual Lighting of the Village with 8,000 twinkling lights, to the Helen Christmas Market, Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, and parades that light up the night—our little Bavarian village turns into a holiday wonderland from late November through the New Year.

📅 Mark your calendars—festivities kick off November 28, 2025!
🎄 Shop, dine, stroll, sip, and savor the season in Georgia’s most magical mountain town.

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This mountain town brings Bavarian charm to seasonal celebrations ALPINE HELEN-WHITE COUNTY, GEORGIA—JULY 2025—Have a Bavarian Christmas without leaving the Southeast in Alpine Helen, Georgia, about an hour and a half…

08/08/2025

🏔️ Fun Fact #8: Big Tourism, Small Town Charm

Did you know Alpine Helen is Georgia’s third most visited city, right after Atlanta and Savannah?

That’s right—our little Bavarian village draws in over 2 million visitors a year! 🇩🇪✨

From waterfall hikes and tubing to bratwurst and beer steins, there’s magic around every cobblestone corner.

👉 Follow us here at Alpine Hearth Cottage as we roll out 100 fun facts about Helen and White County!

Whether you’re a longtime fan or planning your first visit, there’s so much to discover. 💛

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08/07/2025

🌟 Fun Fact #7 – The Village of Alpine Helen 🌟

Did you know?

The entire town of Helen spans just 2.09 square miles!

This tiny Alpine village may be small in size, but it’s overflowing with charm, history, and adventure.

From river tubing to mountain hikes, there’s something magical tucked into every corner.

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08/06/2025

08/06/2025

It’s not every day a legend turns another year older—come celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday with us!

Join us at Anna Ruby Falls on Saturday, August 9 for fun and fire safety with everyone’s favorite bear. It’s a Fee Free Day, so bring the whole crew and help us wish Smokey the happiest of birthdays!

📆 August 9
⏰ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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08/06/2025

🐻✨ Helen, Georgia Fun Fact #6 ✨🐻

Did you know Helen got its name from the daughter of a timber official when the town was first established? 👧🌲

In 1913, the name became official when the first post office opened, laying the foundation for the charming Bavarian village we know and love today. 🏔️❤️

Follow Alpine Hearth Cottage for more as we share 100 days of fun facts about Helen and White County—uncovering the stories that shaped this beautiful mountain town. 🌄

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08/05/2025

🐻✨ Helen, Georgia Fun Fact #5 ✨🐻

Did you know White County was officially established in 1857, breaking away from Habersham County?

It was named after David T. White, a state legislator who helped guide the process of creating this beautiful corner of North Georgia. 🌄

This rich history set the stage for the charming Bavarian-style Helen we know today—surrounded by forests, waterfalls, and mountain beauty. 🌲💦

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08/04/2025

🐻✨ Fun Fact #4 ✨🐻

In the late 1960s, Pete Hodkinson, along with a small group of local business owners, invited artist John Kollock to help rethink Helen’s future.

That creative collaboration sparked the transformation into the Bavarian village we love today! 🍺🏘️

Follow Alpine Hearth Cottage for 100 days of stories, local legends, and mountain magic await!

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