Samnaun is a charming alpine village located in eastern Switzerland, with a population of around 850. Known for its unique duty-free shopping and extensive ski area, Samnaun attracts both winter sports enthusiasts and shoppers from across Europe. Nestled high in the Alps, it offers breathtaking mountain views and a peaceful atmosphere. Today, Samnaun continues to be a favorite destination for those seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg. It is a well-known Austrian resort with beautiful historic hotels and villas built on steep forest slopes. The city center is located at Gastein Waterfall, about 1000 meters above sea level. The southern part of Bad Gastein belongs to the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Livigno is a city in a specially managed area in the province of Sondrio, located in the Italian Alps, near the Swiss border. Until the 1970s, Livigno was a peasant village. However, everything has changed in recent decades, and today Livigno has a better economic situation and a larger population. Livigno's economy is based on both winter and summer tourism and its duty-free status, where goods are sold at good prices.