In a fairy-tale Austrian town, residents protest against daily swarm of selfie-seeking tourists

Austrians block tunnel to picturesque lake in overtourism protest

Residents of a photogenic Austrian blocked access roads this weekend.

Mass tourism hits Hallstatt in Austria; locals protest

Mass tourism hits Hallstatt in Austria; locals protest, Hallstatt is renowned for its pretty old houses set on the shores of a gorgeous Alpine lake. These pretty houses are surrounded by mountains making them a perfect spot for tourists who wish to relax and rejuvenate.

In a fairytale Austrian town, locals protest against daily swarm of selfie-seeking tourists

The idyllic Alpine valley in which the Austrian town of Hallstatt rests looks like a fairytale come to life — so much so that visitors are struck by its similarity to the fictional icy kingdom of Arendelle in Disney's "Frozen."

Locals of Austrian village of Hallstatt protest against mass tourism

The village, on the western shore of Lake Hallstatt in Austria's mountainous Salzkammergut region, was rumoured to be the inspiration for Arendelle in Disney's Frozen. Up to 10,000 tourists flock there every day - and locals have had enough.

Residents of Austria's tourist pearl Hallstatt organized a new protest against mass tourism. During the high tourist season, the idyllic Alpine village is visited by up to 10,000 visitors daily, which, according to locals, is simply too much. Local authorities have called for a limit on the number of tourists and tourist buses.

Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism

Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.