Austria
Alpbach
Alpbach’s been voted Austria’s most beautiful village by… all of the people in all of Austria. Or, at least, enough of them to win a “most beautiful village” poll; so you get why it’s on this list. The area’s lush green fields were reportedly a filming location for the Sound of Music and in the winter, the hills are even more alive as snow-caked ski runs.
Alpbach
Alpbach’s been voted Austria’s most beautiful village by… all of the people in all of Austria. Or, at least, enough of them to win a “most beautiful village” poll; so you get why it’s on this list. The area’s lush green fields were reportedly a filming location for the Sound of Music and in the winter, the hills are even more alive as snow-caked ski runs.
Belgium
Flanders Fields
This poppy field isn’t only beautiful, but also deeply symbolic. After World War I, vivid red flowers sprung up on former battlefields like this one, and the image is now synonymous with the heavy burdens of war. Today Flanders Fields is also a much-visited cemetery and memorial.
Flanders Fields
This poppy field isn’t only beautiful, but also deeply symbolic. After World War I, vivid red flowers sprung up on former battlefields like this one, and the image is now synonymous with the heavy burdens of war. Today Flanders Fields is also a much-visited cemetery and memorial.
Bulgaria
Seven Rila Lakes
Ask any Bulgarian, and they’ll tell you the Seven Rila Lakes is not to be missed. These seven glacial pools are rugged and majestic, sitting 8,200-feet above sea level in the country’s remote northwest. A day’s trek around this meandering region, and you’ll understand the meaning of living free.
Seven Rila Lakes
Ask any Bulgarian, and they’ll tell you the Seven Rila Lakes is not to be missed. These seven glacial pools are rugged and majestic, sitting 8,200-feet above sea level in the country’s remote northwest. A day’s trek around this meandering region, and you’ll understand the meaning of living free.
Croatia
Dubrovnik
It doesn’t get more grandiose than the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. You know it best as King’s Landing from Game of Thrones, and truth be told, it doesn’t differ much from the show with its breathtaking drawbridges, fortified battlements, and baroque architecture.
Dubrovnik
It doesn’t get more grandiose than the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. You know it best as King’s Landing from Game of Thrones, and truth be told, it doesn’t differ much from the show with its breathtaking drawbridges, fortified battlements, and baroque architecture.
Cyprus
Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
According to Greek mythology, this boulder marks the spot where the Goddess of Love was born amidst wild, churning water. Which makes sense, as the waves are rough and swimming is ill-advised (although local legend has it that anyone who does will be blessed with eternal beauty, assuming of course they survive).
Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
According to Greek mythology, this boulder marks the spot where the Goddess of Love was born amidst wild, churning water. Which makes sense, as the waves are rough and swimming is ill-advised (although local legend has it that anyone who does will be blessed with eternal beauty, assuming of course they survive).
Czech Republic
Moravia
Prague tends to take a lot of credit for the Czech Republic’s beauty, but there’s something equally as magnetic — and delightfully underrated — about Moravia. These emerald landscapes and vineyards seem to stretch on forever… maybe it’s the wine goggles, but settling down here doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.
Moravia
Prague tends to take a lot of credit for the Czech Republic’s beauty, but there’s something equally as magnetic — and delightfully underrated — about Moravia. These emerald landscapes and vineyards seem to stretch on forever… maybe it’s the wine goggles, but settling down here doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.
Denmark
Skagen
Skagen’s where Denmark’s artistic and bohemian crowd have been coming for inspiration for years. It’s no wonder because the scenery is amazing, crystal blue waters layered with colorful fishing boats and the most surreal sunsets. At the tip of Skagen you can find Råbjerg Mile, northern Europe’s largest wandering sand dunes. Although where they’re wandering, nobody knows. Badum-ching!
Skagen
Skagen’s where Denmark’s artistic and bohemian crowd have been coming for inspiration for years. It’s no wonder because the scenery is amazing, crystal blue waters layered with colorful fishing boats and the most surreal sunsets. At the tip of Skagen you can find Råbjerg Mile, northern Europe’s largest wandering sand dunes. Although where they’re wandering, nobody knows. Badum-ching!
Estonia
Tallinn
Estonia’s capital is one of few destinations in the world that seamlessly blends medieval and modern, with glass skyscrapers and ancient turrets both locked in the same gaze. Tallinn’s one of Europe’s best-preserved walled cities, and 21st-century history definitely adds another interesting veneer to its rickety cobblestone streets.
Tallinn
Estonia’s capital is one of few destinations in the world that seamlessly blends medieval and modern, with glass skyscrapers and ancient turrets both locked in the same gaze. Tallinn’s one of Europe’s best-preserved walled cities, and 21st-century history definitely adds another interesting veneer to its rickety cobblestone streets.
Finland
Finnish Lakeland (Järvi-Suomi)
Thousands of years ago, continental glaciers shifted to create one of Europe’s most striking natural masterpieces: Järvi-Suomi, or the Finnish Lakeland. It’s the continent’s largest lake district, a labyrinth of thousands of ponds, rivers, islands, and streams.
Finnish Lakeland (Järvi-Suomi)
Thousands of years ago, continental glaciers shifted to create one of Europe’s most striking natural masterpieces: Järvi-Suomi, or the Finnish Lakeland. It’s the continent’s largest lake district, a labyrinth of thousands of ponds, rivers, islands, and streams.
France
Giverny
Giverny is the real-life setting for some of Claude Monet’s most famous works. Today, the birthplace of French impressionism is every bit as stunning as it was in watercolor: a fairytale garden of rose arches, weeping willows, and water lilies tucked into Normandy’s countryside.
Giverny
Giverny is the real-life setting for some of Claude Monet’s most famous works. Today, the birthplace of French impressionism is every bit as stunning as it was in watercolor: a fairytale garden of rose arches, weeping willows, and water lilies tucked into Normandy’s countryside.
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