Helen (Bavarian Alps)

Helen, Georgia, the center of North Georgia vacation activity, is one of a kind - a Must See!  It is a small, quaint, but very active Alpine Village for people of all ages. With over 200 shops, Helen is a shopper's paradise with crafts, antiques, ethnic specialists and collectables.  There are craftsmen at work and imports from around the world.

You may choose to tube down the Chattahoochee River, visit our amusement park, pan for gold and gems, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or enjoy international dining. You may also fish, swim, canoe, raft, play tennis, hike, ride motorcycles or golf.  Lastly, in order to obtain the ultimate in rest and relaxation you should visit Mandala's Wellness Retreat & Day Spa located just outside Helen.

Nacoochee Village
Located in the Northeast Georgia Mountains, only one half mile south of Alpine Helen, is Nacoochee Village. Nacoochee Village offers a variety of shopping and activities for the entire family whether out for a leisurely afternoon or a Northeast Georgia Mountain vacation.
Welcome to Alpine Helen Nested in the Blue Ridge Mountain, Helen is one of the most beautiful sections of Northeast Georgia.  This mountain community has a wide variety of natural attractions. Whether sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Mountains, visiting the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or tubing down the Chattahochee River, this Bavarian town has something for everyone.  The area also holds more than 200 specialty and import shops. Newcomers to Helen quickly fall in love with the spectacular mountain views, mild weather, and the festive atmosphere of the area.  Helen is the natural choice for a great mountain vacation. Helen sponsors year-round events including a Trout Tournament, canoeing and rafting, Hot Air Balloon Festival, fireworks, Oktoberfest (Sept.13th-Oct. 28th),  The Christmas lighting spectacle "Alpenlights", and Volksmarch which includes the Christmas walk "Alpine Stroll" and The spring  Walk "A Walk in the Woods".
Helen, a Bavarian Alps replica town in Appalachian Georgia, is home to an Oktoberfest for the ages,

Dining Restaurant Information
Helen & White County have a wide assortment of restaurants from German-American to Southern cooking there is something to suit everyone. Click for dining options