Some of life’s best adventures happen when the sun goes down. And it’s no different in Europe. From dancing the night away in Barcelona to walking under the moonlight in Paris, each city offers its own nightlife excitement. Browse this gallery before your next European escapade to see which city’s nightlife is best for you.
In the Netherlands, the place to be at night is Amsterdam. The lively streets hum with people out and about as late as 5 am.
Whether you like energetic dance venues or quaint local bars, you’ll find it all in Amsterdam.
Nightlife in Italy means sipping on some of the world’s best wine at a candlelit dinner. Just outside of the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (pictured here), explore the country’s thriving nightlife scene.
Here, the sounds of live jazz fill the streets to create the perfect soundtrack for people-watching.
One of Germany’s best cities for late-night fun is Berlin. The city is full of timeless pubs and bars for quiet evenings. But it also has newer high-end dance clubs that have become local favorites.
Whatever excitement you’re looking for, you’ll find something for you in Berlin.
Stockholm, Sweden, is a potluck of nightlife excitement. In the northern parts of the city you’ll find elegant bars perfect for drinking champagne and holding conversations.
But if you travel to other parts of the city you’ll find jazz venues overflowing with dancing patrons.
There’s an endless amount of ways to enjoy the night in Paris. You could dine at a five-star restaurant while overlooking the city. Or, you could go somewhere like the Moulin Rouge, where cabaret shows keep you entertained well into the night.
In Barcelona, the excitement doesn’t even begin until after 2 am. But once it starts, it goes at full speed. Shot bars, dance clubs and wild parties keep locals and visitors out and about until the wee hours of the morning.
London is more than just the Great Britain’s most historic city. It’s the country’s center for nightlife activity. Find hundred-year-old pubs to get a beer and a bite to eat. Or, head to one of the city’s newest DJ bars for an evening full of electronic dance music.
Prague is one of Europe’s most popular destinations for late-night fun for many reasons. For starters, it’s affordable. The drinks, hotels and transportation are some of the cheapest in Europe. But the city’s energetic atmosphere is what truly makes it one of Europe’s best.
When it comes to bars, clubs and parties, Ireland has it all. From Dublin to Waterford, you’ll find unique places to post up for the night with a full pint of beer.
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