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Passengers boarding the Glacier Express train from Zermatt to St Moritz in Switzerland.

Sep 17, 202618 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Interrail Passes in Europe

Colorful fireworks in the night sky with Big Ben clocktower in the skyline

Sep 16, 20269 min read

9 of the Best Cities in Europe to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

small red wooden houses sit on a rocky shoreline with mountains in the background

Sep 2, 202617 min read

15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge in the snowy Black Forest, the railway viaduct of the Hoellentalbahn is colourfully illuminated, Black Forest, Breitnau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Aug 28, 202615 min read

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Autumn mist rolls in over Loch Affric in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by hills glowing gold in the sunlight.

Aug 26, 202610 min read

10 Best Autumn Destinations in Europe

Early morning light cast over a riverside city with a large bridge and domed church.

Aug 26, 20269 min read

Europe in Shoulder Season: 11 of the Best Cities to See This September and October

A plunging landscape of sea cliffs and grassland near Gjogv in the Faroe Islands.

Aug 25, 202616 min read

13 of the Best Places in Europe to Escape the Crowds

An ornate building by a bridge over a blue river with boats.

Aug 10, 20264 min read

Planning a River Cruise in Europe? Low Water Levels May Disrupt Your Itinerary

People spread across the beach cove at Barrafundle Bay in South Wales. Steep cliffs and trees in the background.

Aug 7, 202612 min read

Europe's 20 Best Beaches

A red train on a raised spiral track over a grassy meadow in Graubünden, Switzerland

Aug 6, 202613 min read

10 Best Train Trips in Europe

A sailboat passes a historic stone church.

Aug 4, 20266 min read

Tiny Islands in Europe That You Can Only Reach by Ferry

A narrow bed in a private train compartment.

Jul 29, 202611 min read

The Best Sleeper-Train Journeys Across Europe

Beach yoga at sunset

Jul 24, 20266 min read

The Top European Yoga Retreats

Tourists try to beat the heat with hand fans as they queue in Belém, Lisbon.

Jun 23, 202611 min read

Europe's Summer Heatwave: What Travelers Need to Know

A cove below steep cliffs; boats are docked in blue water.

Jun 18, 20265 min read

Where to Go in Europe in September

The Patio de la Acequia, courtyard of the Generalife palace at the Alhambra complex in Granada town, Andalusia, Spain. Serene courtyard garden with fountain and classical architecture., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-23T20:43:03.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: Journeys, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jun 15, 202631 min read

34 Best Places to Visit in Europe

A small harbor packed with speed boats.

Jun 2, 20266 min read

6 Best Crowd-Free Places to Visit in Europe This August

Scenic panoramic view of idyllic Auer Kircherl, an old historical chapel in the alps near the famous old village of Lofer, on a beautiful sunny day with blue sky in spring, Salzburg Land, Austria

May 29, 202618 min read

20 of Europe's Best National Parks to Explore This Summer

Sun umbrellas on the beach at Ksamil, Albania, with a blue bay behind.

May 28, 202617 min read

13 of the Best Secret Summer Holiday Destinations in Europe

A street scene with chairs and tables on the pavement in Palermo, Sicily.

May 14, 202611 min read

How do You Save Money on a Trip to Europe in 2026? Ask a Local!

Two small boats are piloted along a river beside a vast green with a large university building and Gothic chapel.

May 6, 20268 min read

6 of the Best European Universities You Can Stay at This Summer

Itzurun and Flysch de Zumaia in Northern Spain. Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet

Apr 7, 20266 min read

Traveling to Europe? New Entry Requirements May Impact Your Visit

Korčula Town on the island of Korčula, Croatia. Jerome LABOUYRIE/Getty Images

Mar 5, 202610 min read

12 Best Islands in Europe

A book lover's dream room at Hotel Amour in Paris, France. PionPhotographie, via Hotel Amour

Feb 27, 202610 min read

22 Hotels in Europe That We Can't Stop Recommending

Poppies bloom on a hillside in Tuscany, Italy. Gaspar Janos/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 202610 min read

The Best Places to See Flowers in Europe

Promenade des Anglais in Nice, Côte d'Azur. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Feb 13, 202616 min read

10 of the Best Weekend Trips in Europe for Short Escapes

A autumnal street in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, France. Catarina Belova/Shutterstock

Feb 3, 202610 min read

The Best Time to Visit Europe

Lindau on Lake Constance, Germany. Julia Faerber Summer 23/Shutterstock

Jan 18, 202612 min read

The 10 Best European Spring Break Destinations for 2026

Praia da Bordeira beach in the Algarve, Portugal. Pawel Kazmierczak/Shutterstock

Jan 10, 202612 min read

13 of the Best Places to Go in Europe in Spring

Jan 5, 202610 min read

10 Dream Trips to Take in Europe in 2026

Dec 21, 20259 min read

The 6 Best Places to Scuba in Europe

A church located on an island in the middle of a lake with the castle standing on a clifftop nearby shrouded in mist.

Dec 18, 202514 min read

15 of the Best Things to Do in Europe

Passage Jouffroy in Paris, France. Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Nov 12, 20254 min read

How to Get VAT Refunds on Your Next Europe Trip

From budget slopes in Bulgaria to après ski in Austria, here are Europe's best places to ski. Nicola Colombo/Getty Images

Nov 6, 20257 min read

7 of the Best Places to Go Skiing in Europe

A panoramic view of a village with chalets at night. Snow covered the ground and the roofs. Ski trails on mountains are visible in the distance.

Nov 1, 20256 min read

The 8 Best Places to Ski on a Budget in Europe

People bathe outdoors in milky blue pools at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Keflavík, Iceland.

Oct 29, 20258 min read

Europe's Top 20 Hot Springs

The German side of Lake Constance, known as Bodensee, is an alternative to more popular wine regions. Adobe Stock

Oct 3, 20258 min read

5 Lesser-Known Wine Regions in Europe Worth Exploring

The Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Camilla Ferrari for Lonely Planet

Jul 22, 20256 min read

Two-Way Ticket: Why Cortina and Split Go Hand in Hand

SIM or eSIM? Work out what's right for you with our guide to phone connectivity. Iuliia Khabibullina/Shutterstock

Jul 21, 20253 min read

What Kind of SIM Card Is Best for Traveling in Europe?

Berlin, Germany, at sunrise. Matthias Makarinus/Getty Images

Jul 15, 20254 min read

How to Take the Night Train from Brussels to Berlin

A cruise ship passes by Passau, Bavaria, on the Danube River. FooTToo/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20259 min read

The 10 Best European River Cruises You Can Take

The shelves of Stiftsbibliothek Admont in Austria. Rabiul khan babo/Shutterstock

Apr 23, 20254 min read

8 of the Most Beautiful Libraries in Europe That You May Have Never Heard Of

The beach at Lake Caldonazzo, Italy. Florian Augustin/Shutterstock

Apr 14, 20259 min read

12 of Europe's Best Lakes for a Summer Vacation

Spend a weekend in the unspoiled wilderness of the Faroe Islands. Justin Foulkes for Lonely Planet

Feb 2, 202512 min read

Want to Extend Your Trip to Europe’s Nordic Region? Here Are 5 Ways to Do It

Browse, rummage and shop at Europe's best flea markets. Shutterstock

Nov 27, 20249 min read

9 of Europe's Best Flea Markets for Vintage Trinkets

You’ll bike up and around the Alps and through three countries on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Getty Images

Sep 9, 20245 min read

6 long-distance bike itineraries in Europe

Surfers and enthusiasts share their favorite waves in Europe © nicky39 / Getty Images

Jun 17, 202413 min read

Surfers Share the Best Places in Europe to Catch Waves

Hit the road in Europe with these top driving routes © Miemo Penttinen - miemo.net / Getty Images

May 13, 202414 min read

15 of the Best Road Trips in Europe

From scenic trains through Germany's Rhine Valley to sleeper services from Brussels to Prague, here are the best train routes for summer 2024 © Boarding1Now / Getty Images

May 3, 20246 min read

6 of the Best European Train Routes for Summer 2024

Get back to nature with these incredible treehouses, like this setting in Vest-Agder, Southern Norway, perfect for a family adventure © TreeTop Fiddan

Apr 30, 20248 min read

7 of Europe's Most Amazing Tree House Stays for Families

A Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir river in Córdoba Spain, with the Great Mosque in the distance © istock / Getty Images

Apr 12, 202410 min read

8 European Cities with Incredible Architecture

The new Nightjet sleeper train fleet has individual compartments called mini cabins © ÖBB_Harald Eisenberger

Mar 22, 20244 min read

Inside the New "Privacy Pod" Cabins on Europe's Sleeper Trains

Sample the tastes of Southern Norway © Copyright Morten Falch Sortland / Getty Images

Feb 1, 202415 min read

From Ghent to Istria: Discover Europe's Hidden Culinary Destinations

New routes, faster trains, even renewed carriages, LP's Tom Hall says European train travel has never had it so good © South_agency / Getty Images

Dec 19, 20237 min read

Lonely Planet's Train Expert Picks His Top 5 Rail Journeys for 2024

Much of southern and eastern Europe is baking under hotter-than-average July temperatures © Antonio Masiello / Getty Images

Jul 18, 20236 min read

Is It Safe to Visit Europe During the Heat Wave? Will You Be Compensated If Travel Plans Are Impacted?

Behind the wheel of an electric car, Norway’s breathtaking fjords are yours to discover © Maurizio Fabbroni / Shutterstock

May 17, 202312 min read

The 7 Best European Itineraries for an Electric-Vehicle Road Trip

Austrian Nightjet trains fan out all over Europe – including between destinations outside Austria’s borders © ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger

Apr 20, 20237 min read

I Took the Night Train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with Plenty of Time for Sightseeing

With a little planning, you and your family can cover a surprising amount of ground in Europe in just one week © PangJee_S / Shutterstock

Apr 5, 20234 min read

🌍 How do I See Europe by Train in One Week?

A new night train from Vienna to La Spezia, Italy offers a new way to access Liguria’s Cinque Terre © HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock

Dec 27, 20228 min read

The best European train routes to try in 2023

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