There's A Mystical Forest In Belgium All Carpeted With Bluebell Flowers

Believe it or not, the mystical and fairytale-like forest portrayed in these beautiful photos actually exists – it’s called Hallerbos (or Halle Forest in Dutch), and it’s located in Belgium.

However, while the bluebells have been there for centuries, the trees haven't. The original forest was destroyed during the First World War by occupying forces. Some of the ancient trees survived the devastation and can still be seen today, but most of the trees were planted between 1930 and 1950. While the bluebells may be the forest's most obvious attraction, there are many other beautiful wild flowers scattered throughout the area as well. You can find tiny wood sorrel flowers, with their dainty petals and clover white leaves, and white star shaped ramsons or wild garlic that you're likely to smell before you see. There are also common garden varieties that you may recognize, like Solomon's seal and lily of the valley.