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Poland: a world of events
Discover unique festivals and shows Famous music festivals and concerts, unique re-enactments and historical performances, incredible light shows and spectacular displays, fairs, and international cultural events: all this takes place in Poland, a country in the heart of Europe with a fascinating history, rich cultural heritage, and diverse traditions. Poland’s biggest historical event is the famous Re-enactment of the Battle of Grunwald, which brings in tens of thousands of spectators from …
Outdoor adventure in Eastern Europe
Top nature activities in Lithuania, Poland & Hungary For the last months, something special has been in the works. In late September, Visit Europe began collaborating with four travelers who set out to explore hidden gem countries in Eastern Europe and share all the spectacular things they witnessed. Each traveler had a special focus: nature , creative cities , or history . In this article, we’re following Lindsay and Eric , who explored the beauty and magic of nature in Lithuania , Poland , …
Exploring the Rural Wonders of Europe
Exploring Europe’s Farmlands Away from the excitement of cities like Paris, Barcelona and Florence is a place a little quieter. It’s somewhere you can stretch out your legs and breathe in the freshest air in Europe. It’s the European countryside and farms. Nearly every country is speckled with picturesque fields, bountiful farmlands and sweet serenity. Whether your heart and soul is drawn to farmlands or you want your vacation to go beyond the tourist cities, the European countryside is where …
A Winter Holiday in Europe
Exploring Europe’s Winter Wonderlands Winter in Europe is not just a season – it is magical . Snow-capped peaks stretch across the skyline. Christmas markets light up happy faces. And the end of the year brings new adventures at every turn. To enjoy it all, you will need to know your way around Europe’s best winter spots . What is the best place to ski in Austria ? How are the pubs in Zurich? Where should you ice-skate in Prague? Find out by reading below to prepare for your winter holiday in …
View from the Top
Discover Europe’s Most Beautiful Mountain Towns Get your camera ready. Once you’ve laid eyes on Europe’s most charming mountain villages, you may not want to put it down. You also may not ever want to leave. These are the places that fairy tales are made of, only they happen to be real. From medieval villages in Spain to traditional timber chalets in Switzerland, to the towering mountain-side fortresses of San Marino, these small but fully functioning towns are waiting to warmly welcome …
Around the River Bend
Cruising through Europe’s Winding Rivers Europe’s rivers are famous throughout the world. The Seine. The Rhine. The Danube. The Douro. The Thames. These iconic names alone inspire people from around the globe to travel along Europe’s winding rivers and visit the port cities that stand proudly among them. River cruises are an easy and scenic way to travel through Europe without renting a car or navigating various public transit systems. Themed River Cruises Across Europe No matter what your …
Cyprus, an island of queens
Aphrodite’s birthplace, a woman’s haven Cyprus has always been and always will be an island that honors its ancient goddesses and queens, showing tremendous respect for and awe of the female element, which is omnipresent throughout its eons of history and myths. From the ancient goddess of fertility, depicted in the form of a cruciform figurine, the Lady of Lempa and the well-known Aphrodite , goddess of love, to our queens Regena and Catherine Cornaro, our island’s history is filled with the …
Legends and Landscapes: Exploring Croatia and Slovenia
Welcome to the land where dragons roam and mighty Odysseus once took shelter. Slovenia and Croatia are fertile ground for old-world legends to intertwine with the natural wonders that abound. River Valleys, Mountains, Caves and What Lurks Beneath Slovenia’s Logar Valley and offer sweeping panoramic vistas. The Logar Valley, one of the most beautiful alpine glacial valleys in Europe, is straight out of a postcard. Lush, green basins hemmed in by the soaring Kamnik–Savinja Alps provide the runoff …
Unlocking the Magic of Midsummer
In the Nordics, the sun has emerged from behind the clouds. Trees are awash in young leaves and fragrant blossoms. Butterflies float in the soft summer breeze. What does that all mean? Midsummer is near! This celebration brings together the best of Nordic summer: excellent cuisine, stunning nature, curious and warm people, and outdoor parties that extend well into the wee hours. And there’s so much more. Come to for Midsummer Bliss. Stay for the endless slow travel experiences you can have in …
Serbia’s movie-set landscape
Journey by vintage train Embark on an enchanting journey through the picturesque scenery of Western Serbia aboard the Šargan Eight museum train. This narrow-gauge railway winds its way through the stunning Šargan-Mokra Gora Nature Park , treating passengers to breathtaking views of dense forests and rugged mountains. Scenes of snow-covered mountains in this region inspired world renowned-director Emir Kusturica to build the wooden village of Mećavnik as a film set for the movie Life is a …