A small town in Switzerland have banned tourists from sharing pictures of the town on social media.
According to the mayor of Bergün, a small town in Switzerland, this is to ‘protect’ others who may feel sad seeing these pictures, but not being there.
A ‘no picture’ sign in the town says “photographs of our picturesque landscape, shared on social media, can make others unhappy because they themselves cannot be here.’ The spectrum includes building and landscapes around the town.
Those who violate the rule can be fined with five Schweizer Franken ($5.2).
The city's mayor, Peter Nicolay, recorded a video responding to all the anger and queries online specifically soon after the ban was seen online.
“The beauty of our village has become world famous thanks to our friendly photography ban,” Nicolay said in the video. “Our village is so beautiful, so it is impossible to take a holiday photo that is not beautiful… We have found a solution for you… We can give you a friendly special permit.”
See some pictures of the beautiful town below. Hope it won't make you sad for not been there.
