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Top tips for Europe in 2023
Every year brings fresh experiences and classic favorites to your travel itinerary. Whether you're looking for newly opened museums, innovative tours, stunning modern architecture, or upgraded infrastructure, Europe offers endless ways to explore. For cultural inspiration, browse UNESCO’s lists of World Heritage Sites and Intangible Cultural Heritage to uncover Europe’s rich history and traditions. Choose responsible travel options to make your journey greener while immersing yourself in local …
Christmas cheer in Europe
Europe is expert with end-of-year celebrations for Advent, St Nicholas, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Epiphany! Explore Christmas markets and build up your appetite to Indulge in delicious treats you can find only at this time of year. Find wonderful gifts and souvenirs for yourself, handmade by local artisans showing their wares under twinkling lights in adorable chalet stalls. Listen to carols, sniff irresistible aromas, sip warming glühwein, admire enchanting Nativity scenes, and ride to …
Europe’s great thermal spas
Since Roman times and even before, the healing properties and utter bliss of soaking in mineral water – sourced from bubbling springs and warmed naturally by the earth – has been a sure path to well-being in Europe. You’ll be spoiled for choice deciding where to “take the waters”, with such a wide variety of spa centers across the continent. You might rest atop ancient Roman walls or deeply relax in an Ottoman hammam. Feel like royalty – literally – enjoying all manner of restorative health and …
Cultural Routes of Europe
One of the richest sources of inspiration you can consult to plan an incredibly enriching tour through Europe lies in the Cultural Routes of the European Council . These 47 itineraries are carefully designed to take you on a journey through time and across borders to experience Europe's shared living cultural heritage. Trails follow themes such as the evolution and migration of civilizations; religions; food crops; architecture; pilgrims; trades; saints; women writers; ceramics – and fairy …
Best tips for Europe in 2025
Planning a trip to Europe again? What a fantastic idea! The continent is bursting with new attractions, updated landmarks, and fresh experiences that make every visit unique. Whether you’re a history enthusiast who loves museums or an adventure seeker drawn to rock climbing, there’s something exciting waiting for you. In 2025, Europe is embracing innovation and technology, offering interactive exhibits in museums and archaeological sites that are sure to captivate even young travelers. …
Europe’s coffee culture
Coffee culture in Europe is alive and well. A long-standing tradition full of great stories from centuries past, today’s coffee experiences range from yesteryear historic to very 21st century. Europeans love their coffee culture and café life; what happens over a coffee, be it espresso or latte, hot or iced, is just as important as what’s in your cup. Visit famous cafes, historic or hip—be sure to indulge in the local treat served with your drink. Try as many as you can! Meet talented baristas …
Visit your creative Europe
Plan your trip to Europe with creativity in mind. We mean yours! Don’t wait until you’re back home to express all the inspiration gained from your travels: plan a trip that unleashes your creativity with skill-building, esthetic-expanding immersive experiences. You can find workshops and courses of varying lengths, for kids too, with local craftspeople and artists. Try something completely new – you may discover a hidden talent – or hone existing skills. Blacksmiths, painters, potters, farmers, …
Sustainable summer adventures in Europe
Europe is getting greener all the time! Sustainable travel is a top priority and many countries have made eco-travel easier to plan with green designations to identify green-minded companies. Look for environmentally friendly tours, transportation, sports activities, accommodation, and dining. Enjoy ‘slow travel’: move under your own steam by foot or pedal, meet with locals and participate in local customs. Visit Europe responsibly: take all those fantastic photos, keep all those beautiful …
Europe’s Regal Architecture
Europe has almost countless castles and palaces, of all sizes, and all with an interesting history. The choice is rich: look for adjacent chapels, fortresses, and gardens to explore, too. Many former royal abodes are now art and history museums and host festivals and historic reenactments; others lie in mysterious ruins. Some are still inhabited by royals or noble families! Others have become luxurious hotels. Guided tours and children’s programming abound, so the past is made accessible to …
Here’s why kids love Europe
Kids love Europe because Europe loves kids! Almost everything that adults find interesting in Europe can be found reinterpreted for children in ways that will delight the whole family. Planning a trip with the crucial balance of indoor and outdoor time is easy with Europe’s vast array of museums, historic sites, natural attractions, zoos and theme parks. You’ll find countless ways that let children expand their world view, work off some of that extra energy, and enjoy all that kids love in …