10 Real Places That Exist Straight Out of a Fairytale

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We’ve covered some bucket list places to see (before they disappear). Now, we’re featuring some real-world places that seem like they’ve been taken straight out of Grimm’s fairytales, a Harry Potter movie, or your wildest, most magical dreams.

1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany



Back in 1886, King Ludwig II built the magical Neuschwanstein Castle as a private retreat. Today it’s open to the public. Travel to Bavaria to witness the extravagant structure serving as inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty castle.

2.    Glowworm Caves, New Zealand



The Glowworm Caves are inhabited by Arachnocampa Luminosa, a small enchanting creature producing a spellbinding effect all on its own. You’ll find this specific location with minuscule, star-like speckles in the Waitomo Caves.

 

3.    Wisteria Tunnel, Japan



Enjoy a colorful walk down the fairytale-like Wisteria Tunnel. Pick a date from April to May (depending on the weather) as the best time to experience the sensational colors of the Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Japan.


4.    Paro Taktsang, Bhutan



Also called the Tiger’s Nest, Paro Taktsang is one of Bhutan’s most sacred Himalayan Buddhist sites. This location is both striking and captivating, with a monastery hugging the side of a rocky cliff.


 5.    Cave of the Crystals, Mexico



Catch a rare glimpse of this giant cave of crystals first discovered in 2000. It houses the largest natural crystals on Earth growing to over 10m long, with plenty left still unexplored. Nothing really prepares you for the sheer beauty of this site. You’ll need proper equipment and protection, though.

6.    Angkor Wat, Cambodia



The City of Temples or Angkor Wat in modern-day Cambodia is the 7th wonder of the world. Explore centuries of ancient Hindu temples and history hidden under overgrown plant life. Surrounded by a moat, this location is ripe for adventure with a tower and secret paintings.

 

7.    Pamukkale, Turkey



Find peace and tranquility at Pamukkale or Cotton Castle, which has been made perpetually famous by the glassy terraces of carbonate minerals. Calcium laden mineral waters flow over the cliffs of this natural site with hot springs and travertines in Southwestern Turkey.

 

8.    Sea of Stars on Vaadhoo Island, Maldives



Catch the world blanketed by stars, and meet a glowing blue tide on Vaadhoo Island. You’ll have a certain type of plankton to thank for lighting up under stress, and resulting in the most stress-relieving sight ever.


9.    Dark Hedges, Ireland



Walk down this mystifying road of birch trees in Ireland, curving in crazy cool ways. Planted by the Stuart family in the 1800s to dress up the road on the way to their manor, this location may seem familiar from scenes in the Game of Thrones series.

 

10. Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, United States




Come to these sensational fields, between April 1-30 on a weekday morning or evening, to avoid traffic as well as photograph and take in the gorgeous flowers in bloom. Don’t forget to bring your boots.

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