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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

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

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 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

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 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!

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

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

Feb 24, 202610 min read

The Best Places to See Flowers in Europe

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

Jan 5, 202610 min read

10 Dream Trips to Take in Europe in 2026

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Fireworks over Edinburgh's Castle and Balmoral Clock Tower

Nov 3, 20224 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! What’s the Best Place in Europe to Spend New Year's Eve (Besides Amsterdam)?

Coworkers discussing over computer in office

Aug 8, 20223 min read

Europe Delays Charging non-EU Travelers for Entry Until November 2023

May 12, 20224 min read

More European Airlines Are Launching Flight+rail Packages - Here's How I Used One to See France

Canal houses of Amsterdam at dusk with vibrant reflections, Netherlands

Jan 4, 20224 min read

A New Sleeper Train Will Connect These European Cities in Time for Summer Travel

A road winding through the Swiss Alps

Sep 3, 20216 min read

This Is Why Fall Is the Best Time to Explore Europe on a Road Trip

Vienna Secession gallery
Helena Smith

Mar 2, 20212 min read

Explore Europe in Luxury as the Orient Express Unveils New Routes

Feb 22, 20212 min read

More Free Interrail Passes Are up for Grabs Next Year

The Orient Express is a classic train Journey across Europe. Here's how to do it. Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Dec 10, 20204 min read

Following the Route of the Orient Express by Sleeper Train

The historic old town of Krakow, Poland

Sep 3, 20202 min read

How COVID-19 has impacted the cost of a city break in Europe

The interior of St Pancras Station.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European Train Journeys That Are Even Faster Than Flying

A glass of orange spritz cocktail on an outdoor table at sunset, with silhouetted diners under umbrellas

Aug 20, 20202 min read

Ask LP: What If My Country Introduces Travel Restrictions While I'm Away?

The Gare de Nice-Ville train station at night in Nice, France

Aug 19, 20206 min read

Europe’s New Night Trains Offer Travelers an Alternative to Flying

A high-speed train in Europe

Jun 26, 20202 min read

New "Ultra Rapid" Train Network Could Be Part of Europe's Post-Pandemic Recovery

Melk, Austria - July 24, 2025: Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-01T16:26:37.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Western Europe 16, other: Dermot Hegarty

Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 Things I Learned Cycling Across Europe on My Own

Since the Eurostar launched in 1994, air travel has reduced between London and Paris. Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Jun 22, 20202 min read

Passport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scanners

Blue and yellow Eurostar high-speed train waiting at a covered station platform on a grey day

May 7, 20202 min read

Eurostar Now Requires Travellers to Wear Face Masks

Mar 11, 20201 min read

You Still Have Time to Catch This Eurostar Offer for £30 Tickets

DENIA, SPAIN – JANUARY 28 2019:The exterior of the toy museum 'Museo del Juguete' in the old train station of Denia. With a sculpture of corten steel that depicts a child on a tricycle , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-16T23:15:19.000Z, User: LP_YKhanna, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: App Content, other: Yuvraj Khanna

Feb 23, 20202 min read

These Railway Stations Have Been Voted Best in Europe

Since the Eurostar launched in 1994, air travel has reduced between London and Paris. Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 20205 min read

How Sustainable Are Planes, Trains and Coaches on Top European Routes?

Taken August 2025.

Nov 4, 20192 min read

18-Year-Olds Have Until the End of the Month to Apply for a Free DiscoverEU Rail Pass

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