Helen, GA

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Helen
Helen
Helen
Helen featuring signage and wildflowers
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 AtlantaOpens in a new window'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.

Super 8 by Wyndham Helen

Super 8 by Wyndham Helen

2 out of 5
8171 South Main Street, Helen, GA
The price is NT$1,608 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
NT$1,608
NT$2,000 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
6.8/10 (738 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 2025/8/17

Super 8 by Wyndham Helen
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

2.5 out of 5
8396 S Main St, Helen, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,505 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$2,505
NT$3,032 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Good stay overall. Nice little pool open late, which was appreciated. Bed was not as comfortable as some, being more on the hard side. Lighting at night was good/dark."

Reviewed on 2025/8/19

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
33 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA
The price is NT$3,630 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$3,630
NT$4,328 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (780 reviews)
"Location, location, location"

Reviewed on 2025/8/20

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
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Alpine Crest Resort

Alpine Crest Resort

3.5 out of 5
273 Carrie Cox Dr, Helen, GA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Helen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Unicoi Hill Park and Charlemagne's Kingdom are ...
7.6/10 Good! (131 reviews)
"Alpine was excellent. Pearson at the front gate was great and all smiles. They had instructions and guidance for everything and so close to Main Street. Family loved it. Would definitely go back. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/2

Alpine Crest Resort
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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