German candy excites climbers at 2300m
The Val di Fassa area in the Italian Dolomites has experienced a major influx of visitors to the Frideric August Hut to enjoy "Krapfen" sweets, a traditional German pastry similar to donuts filled with cream or jam. The spread of videos by influencers and food bloggers eating them against the mountain scenery has drawn huge crowds, with some arriving early in the morning and others staying overnight to ensure they get them. Each piece costs four euros, and the sudden demand is attributed to social media promotions, sparking a debate in Italy about the phenomenon of "overtourism" and the impact of social media algorithms on natural sites—areas now threatened by crowding and environmental pollution as a result of collective travel guidance.
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