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The city of hallstatt, in Austria, became known as the place that created the landscapes of the film Frozen! inspired. This mountainous and icy region attracted the attention of many tourists who are a bit noisy.
As a solution, the mayor implemented the Ban on selfies in the citysomething that is already happening in other countries!
How does this ban work?
First, the city’s mayor decided to enclose the street with a fence, which offers one of the most desirable views for visitors. The idea was to prevent people from crowding the area and taking selfies.
However, this decision triggered a lot of backlash on the internet. As a result, the fence has been removed and plans are now in place to put up signs and banners on the site to alert tourists that the area is residential and that they must respect residents’ privacy.
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Why so much restriction?
Hallstatt features mountains with crystal clear waters and stunning architecture, making the scenery one of the most beautiful in the world and even being declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
What has changed is that since the release of Disney’s blockbuster Frozen, the city has been touted as the inspiration for the “Kingdom of Arendelle,” the film’s fictional setting.
As a result, many tourists, especially children, began to visit the place more frequently, causing confusion in the city, with traffic jams, noise and constant photos that affected residents’ privacy.
More selfie bans in Europe
This photo ban attitude has spread across Europe. The Italian Village Portofino Points have already been established where tourists can stop to take photos and others where it is forbidden to gather and spend time posing for photos!
Therefore, anyone violating these rules can be fined €270.00corresponds approximately BRL1,500.00!
Balance between tourism and the preservation of the daily life of the residents
While the original idea of fencing off certain areas was controversial, the proposed solution now aims to draw tourists’ attention to the residential character of the area.
The breathtaking beauty of Hallstatt with its mountains and crystalclear water is recognized worldwide and has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, among others.
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However, it is important to find a balance between tourism and maintaining residents’ daily lives, avoiding congestion, excessive noise and invasion of privacy.
With the implementation of these measures, it is hoped that Hallstatt can continue to delight its visitors in a sustainable and respectful way towards the local community.
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