The residents of Hallstatt an Austrian village that supposedly inspired the film “Frozen”, are fed up with the number of selfie-taking tourists crowding around the place.
In an attempt to curb excessive tourism, the government responded to residents’ complaints and installed an “anti-selfie” barrier. It has not been announced how long the wooden barriers will remain in place.
Residents report, according to “Insider”, that they are unhappy with the large flow of visitors. According to residents, tourists quickly fill the few streets in the village, which is home to around 800 residents.
Michelle Knoll, manager of the Hallstatt tourism board, previously told The New York Times that many tourists seemed to visit just to take selfies.
“Many visitors are short on time and only come to take a few photos,” Knoll said, adding, “The number of tourists is simply too much.”
The place is visited annually by more than a million tourists, and this number has increased considerably since the place was associated as a source of inspiration for the Disney film, “Frozen”.
Despite the speculation, the film’s art director, Michael Giaimo, in international interviews, stated that he traveled to Norway and Canada in search of inspiration, not to Austria.
The place also stands out as one of Austria’s main tourist destinations due to its stunning natural beauty, which harmonizes perfectly with the charm of the small village’s picturesque chalets.
Source: CNN Brasil
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