Helen, GA

Travel Guide
Helen
The Bavarian-style pitched-roof houses, cuckoo clocks and Oktoberfest might sound like the Alps, but this riverside village is actually in the Appalachians.

Discover a little slice of Alpine Bavaria in Helen, a cozy town on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Stroll down streets lined with half-timbered houses and traditional pubs in this enchanting getaway, where the South meets Southern Germany. Nestled in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen features a remarkable backdrop of wooded hills and nature reserves. Explore forest trails, pristine waterways and vine-laced hillsides in this picturesque corner of northern Georgia.

Get acquainted with Helen’s Alpine character when you stroll through the re-created Bavarian Village. Learn about the village’s history, which includes Cherokee Indian heritage, gold-mining settlers and a local logging industry. Find over 200 specialty and import stores showcasing a range of souvenirs, gifts and handicrafts. Purchase candles, blown glassware, cuckoo clocks or hand-woven quilts. Have a delicious meal at one of the restaurants and pubs, which serve traditional German and Southern American fare. If you’re visiting in September or October, experience Helen’s Oktoberfest celebrations and sample tasty imported beers. For local flavors, check out Habersham Winery or the Nora Mill Granary.

Visit Unicoi State Park & Lodge and experience Helen’s beautiful backyard. The park has an exciting network of hiking and biking trails, as well as the magnificent Unicoi Lake, ideal for summertime swimming, boating and kayaking. Go fishing from the wheelchair-accessible docks or cast a line in the trout streams. Select from plenty of picturesque spots to spread out a picnic and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. If you’re feeling energetic, hike through the woods in the Chattahoochee National Forest and reach the tumbling Anna Ruby Falls.

Helen is located in northeastern Georgia. It is 86 miles (139 kilometers) from Atlanta's international airport. Stay in a quaint German-style resort or Alpine chalet or book a room in a motel. The town is busiest in the fall, when the leaves of the Chattahoochee Forest are turning and Oktoberfest is in full swing.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Helen, GA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Helen, GA
2.5 out of 5
877 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA
The price is ¥15,767 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
¥15,767
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice experience and for sure if we are returning to Helen, Country Inn will be the place to stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Helen, GA
Alpine Valley Inn
Alpine Valley Inn
2 out of 5
749 Brucken Strasse, Helen, GA
Stay at this hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (295 reviews)
Great stay in downtown Helen
"Great little spot right in the downtown area of Helen. For the price and the service, you can't beat this place. Although it's an older building, our room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Alpine Valley Inn
Hampton Inn Helen
Hampton Inn Helen
2.5 out of 5
147 Unicoi Street, Helen, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥18,239 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
¥18,239
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful and very clean. Staff was great"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hampton Inn Helen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Riverfront dog-friendly condo w/ private deck - free WiFi
Riverfront dog-friendly condo w/ private deck - free WiFi
Helen
Stay at this condo in Helen. Enjoy a water park, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
Perfect Quiet Getaway
"Right on the river. Clean and quiet! Perfect!"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Riverfront dog-friendly condo w/ private deck - free WiFi
Alpine Creek - Romantic Cabin for Two in Helen
Alpine Creek - Romantic Cabin for Two in Helen
Helen
Stay at this cabin in Helen. Enjoy a water park, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
narrow road
"we meet a cement truck on one of our returns to the cabin."

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Alpine Creek - Romantic Cabin for Two in Helen
Most Booked Cabin in all of Helen. 60 Second walk to Town. Free Parking. Jacuzzi
Most Booked Cabin in all of Helen. 60 Second walk to Town. Free Parking. Jacuzzi
Helen
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Helen. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
Perfect Cabin in Helen, Georgia
"Absolutely wonderful stay. Took the wife on a mini honeymoon. Our Cabin was 5 stars all around. Clean, beautiful views, amazing location just a few steps to the quaint downtown area. Host was great and quick to communicate. We had such a great time we will definitely be back and book again."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Most Booked Cabin in all of Helen. 60 Second walk to Town. Free Parking. Jacuzzi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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