Today's post will truly have very few words. Because I'm sharing photos of the most beautiful place I've ever been/seen in my entire life...Hallstatt, Austria.
I've been hearing about Hallstatt for quite a while. One of my sorority sisters lived there for a bit.
Nothing could have prepared me for the beauty of this place. Everything is straight out of a fairy tale. It didn't even seem real. J and I bought ourselves a trip for Christmas and for J's birthday and Hallstatt did not disappoint.
Happy Wednesday! xo
Your pictures are stunning Steph. What a truly beautiful place. I love the idea of planning a trip in lieu of gifts!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 01/07/2015 at 07:22 AM
I showed my husband your Instagram pictures over the weekend and he said we should add it to our Bucket List! You inspire in more ways than just scrapbooking. Thanks, Stephanie! And, keep the beautiful pictures coming!
Posted by: Linda E | 01/07/2015 at 08:42 AM
So beautiful! Amazing photos.
Posted by: Vickey E. | 01/07/2015 at 09:00 AM
You should also try Monschau in Germany: http://www.monschau.de/tourist-information/
Gorgeous photos!
Posted by: Ruth | 01/07/2015 at 09:01 AM
Beautiful and a place I'd never heard of before. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: abbeyviolet | 01/07/2015 at 09:12 AM
That is completely breathtaking. What a blessing for you to be able to visit such beautiful places during your husband's deployment.
Posted by: Becky Williams | 01/07/2015 at 09:24 AM
Stunning, thanks for bringing me along on your travels!!
Posted by: Susan Kopp | 01/07/2015 at 09:29 AM
Gorgeous! It's especially stunning with all the snow! :)
Posted by: Andrea | 01/07/2015 at 10:01 AM
Stephanie, it is hard to believe that there is a place that actually looks like that. So pretty, and of course I love your photography. it sure did look cold but really beautiful...loved the way the houses, etc. were painted...
Posted by: Sharon McDavid | 01/07/2015 at 10:21 AM
This place looks absolutely magical. How far is it from Vienna, approx?
Posted by: Tara Elias | 01/07/2015 at 10:51 AM
Freaking unbelievable, isn't it? I am SO GLAD you got to go! Well done J!
Posted by: Melissa | 01/07/2015 at 10:52 AM
Not sure! Its really close to salzburg. :)
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 01/07/2015 at 10:52 AM
Wow, so beautiful! It really reminds me of the movie Frozen, lol.
Posted by: young | 01/07/2015 at 11:15 AM
Gorgeous! Oh, how I miss snow.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 01/07/2015 at 11:22 AM
These pictures were beautiful! I want to go so bad now!
Posted by: Raquel | 01/07/2015 at 11:41 AM
stunning stunning stunning what a wonderful experience to see this! Thank you for taking us all on these beautiful adventures Grace xoox
Posted by: Grace | 01/07/2015 at 11:46 AM
Loved following your IG feed and live posting while you were there. Go back in the summer! It's just as magical in a different way. Tons to do with the kids too.
Posted by: Kerry | 01/07/2015 at 12:27 PM
This is just stunning. What a lovely gift to give to each other! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Shelbie | 01/07/2015 at 12:31 PM
Oh My, that is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your images. I want to hike there! :)
Posted by: AmySo | 01/07/2015 at 12:48 PM
Love, love Hallstatt. One of the most beautiful places I have been to.
Posted by: Amy | 01/07/2015 at 02:05 PM
Beautiful.
Posted by: Helen | 01/07/2015 at 04:02 PM
Wow, it's absolutely gorgeous Stephanie, what a wonderful gift to yourselves. It's somewhere I'd love to visit one day. No doubt you will carry your memories with you always. CJ xx
Posted by: CJ | 01/07/2015 at 04:08 PM
Thank you so much for sharing these trips you take. I feel like an armchair traveler. These pictures really are just gorgeous. Would love to visit someday, although I may skip the scary look over the edge of the world spot.
Posted by: Alison | 01/07/2015 at 04:38 PM
Wow. I think I would walk around with my mouth hanging open in amazement! lol
Posted by: Milli D | 01/07/2015 at 04:42 PM
Oh my....I will have to add Hallstatt to my Bucket list...it is truly magical....thanks so much for sharing your travels....
Patricia
the PaperTemptress
Posted by: Patricia Dunbar | 01/07/2015 at 07:18 PM
Stunning! words not necessary for such beauty!
Posted by: Julie B | 01/07/2015 at 07:21 PM
Stunning photos. Love that time travel stair case.
Posted by: poetryman69 | 01/07/2015 at 07:23 PM
what a beautiful place to be able to visit. it looks like something out of a fairy tale!
Posted by: jessica - craftychicgirl | 01/07/2015 at 10:52 PM
I know other people have used this word but the word that came to my mind while scrolling through your photos is Stunning!! You are incredibly blessed to be in a position to travel and enjoy the European continent. Enjoy it while you are there. I'm living vicariously through your adventures. Seriously.
Posted by: Keely | 01/08/2015 at 12:20 PM
oh goodness-just gorgeous!! thanks for sharing the pics! I especially like the one where he is standing at the point looking out-so cool.
Posted by: rkokes | 01/08/2015 at 05:42 PM
Love Austria, but never been here! Vienna is my fav!
Posted by: Pat Cloud | 01/08/2015 at 06:08 PM
We didn't visit Hallstatt but did spend 8 days in Austria in Sept for our 30th anniversary and to run a marathon. Travelling by train and staying in Vienna, Krems and Salzburg (then 4 nights in Munich). Austria is indeed one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Posted by: Beth S | 01/08/2015 at 08:12 PM