{"id":6872,"date":"2016-10-07T07:30:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T06:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=6872"},"modified":"2020-01-23T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T12:13:25","slug":"europes-beautiful-mountain-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/europes-beautiful-mountain-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe’s Most Beautiful Mountain Towns"},"content":{"rendered":"

With The Alps stretching across an impressive 1,200 kilometres of Europe \u2013 their jagged peaks rising from the foothills of eight European countries \u2013 the continent is home to a smattering of idyllic Alpine towns, which each have their own individual personalities. We take a look at seven of the most beautiful mountain towns in Europe, and what it is that gives them their distinct identity.<\/p>\n

Innsbruck, Austria<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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As the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck has long been at the heart of Austria’s winter sports scene, even hosting two Winter Olympics. But alongside the outdoor sports and picturesque Alpine setting, Innsbruck also exhibits its 800-year history through the attractive architecture of its Old Town.<\/p>\n

Visit Innsbruck on the <\/em>European Experience<\/em><\/a> trip, <\/em>European Cavalcade<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Best of Germany and Austria<\/em>, <\/em>Switzerland and Austria<\/em>, <\/em>European Whirl<\/em>, <\/em>European Interlude<\/em>, <\/em>Traditional Europe<\/em>, <\/em>Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/em>, and <\/em>Sound of Music<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Covadonga, Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It’s in the Spanish province of Asturias, in the midst of the Picos de Europa Mountains, that the small community of Covadonga can be found. This gorgeous location has made Covadonga a gateway to the mountains’ scenic hiking routes. But this isn’t all Covadonga is famous for; it’s also a place of religious and historic significance, with an ancient basilica that many people travel from far and wide to see.<\/p>\n

Travel to Covadonga by joining our <\/em>Northern Spain<\/em> trip.<\/em><\/p>\n

Salzburg, Austria<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This charming Austrian city lies in the shadows of the Eastern Alps, just across the border from Germany. Aside from the city’s mountainous backdrop, it’s the flow of the Salzach River, and both medieval and Baroque grandeur, that gives Salzburg its great reputation, in particular the cliff-top fortress, Altstadt.<\/p>\n

Visit Salzburg on the <\/em>Imperial Highlights<\/em><\/a> trip, <\/em>Sound of Music<\/em>, <\/em>Imperial Europe<\/em>, <\/em>Best of Germany and Austria<\/em>, <\/em>Switzerland and Austria<\/em>, <\/em>European Interlude<\/em>, <\/em>Great European<\/em>, and <\/em>Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lucerne, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Also known for its well-preserved Altstadt (or old town<\/em>) Lucerne owes much of its appeal to its medieval architecture and idyllic setting amidst the mountains of Lake Lucerne, as well as the picturesque Reuss River and the centuries-old Chapel Bridge.<\/p>\n

Travel to Lucerne on <\/em>Great European<\/em>, <\/em>European Wonderland<\/em>, <\/em>Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/em>, <\/em>Traditional Europe<\/em>, <\/em>European Interlude<\/em>, <\/em>European Whirl<\/em>, <\/em>European Highlights<\/em>, <\/em>Switzerland and Austria<\/em>, <\/em>Best of Switzerland<\/em>, and <\/em>European Dream<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Moritz, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This alpine resort town is revered worldwide for its apr\u00e8s ski scene and winter sports \u2013 as a former Winter Olympics host \u2013 as well as for its dazzlingly beautiful surroundings and outdoor activities in the warmer months. Many visitors choose to return time and again.<\/p>\n

Travel to St. Moritz on the <\/em>Best of Switzerland<\/em>, or <\/em>Switzerland and Austria<\/em> trip.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bled, Slovenia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Set in the foothills of Slovenia’s Julian Alps, and on the shores of glacial Lake Bled, this resort town certainly has a fairy-tale setting. And this charm is accentuated by the presence of the 11th-<\/span>century Bed Castle, which sits on a cliff overlooking the lake, along with the sight of the Pilgrimage Church, which is situated on its own island in the lake.<\/p>\n

Visit Bled on <\/em>The Balkans and Venice<\/em>, and <\/em>Highlights of Eastern Europe<\/em> trips.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Often shortened to Cortina, Cortina d’Ampezzo is located within the Dolomites of the Southern Alps, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. While many visitors come for the snow sports, others come specifically for the town’s sophisticated style and gastronomy. And there’s substance behind the beauty too, with a 1,000-year history to discover.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo on the <\/em>Grand Italian Experience<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Image credits: Cover photo of Bled \u00a9\u00a0iStock \/ Fesus Robert Levente<\/a>.\u00a0Innsbruck \u00a9 iStock \/ Peter Burnett<\/a>.\u00a0Covadonga \u00a9 iStock \/ Roberto A Sanchez<\/a>.\u00a0Salzburg \u00a9 iStock \/ bluejayphoto<\/a>.\u00a0Lucerne \u00a9 iStock \/ Xantana<\/a>.\u00a0St. Moritz \u00a9 iStock \/ Piero Malaer.<\/a>\u00a0Bled \u00a9 iStock \/ zkbld<\/a>.\u00a0Cortina d’Ampezzo \u00a9 iStock \/ agustavop<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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