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courtesy image Tons of Rock

Mar 12, 20268 min read

Europe's best music festivals for summer 2026

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Aerial view of Korcula city in the island of Korcula, Croatia

Mar 5, 20269 min read

12 of Europe's very best islands

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Courtesy images from Hotel Amour in Paris, France
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Our staff's favorite hotels in Europe

Feb 27, 20269 min read

22 hotels in Europe that we can't stop recommending

Landscapes, summer Mediterranean sea and beaches of the island of Porquerolles, in HyÃ¨res, in the Var in France License Type: media Download Time: 2023-12-06T03:33:17.000Z User: claramonitto Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Feb 25, 202610 min read

20 of the best beaches in Europe

Amazing landscape with red poppies and winding road on the grain fields. Blooming red poppies and spectacular grain fields at dawn, Tuscany, Italy, Europe; Shutterstock ID 2593419827; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Online Editorial; client: The best places to see flowers in Europe; other: Joe Bindloss
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Poppies in front of a view of rolling hills in Tuscany, Italy.

Feb 24, 20269 min read

The best places to see flowers in Europe

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Feb 13, 202615 min read

10 of the best weekend trips in Europe for short escapes

Central Station. Belgium, Danil Shamkin/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Feb 12, 202611 min read

The best sleeper-train journeys across Europe

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Traveller Hiking with Dramatic Mountain and Ocean Views on Faroe Islands

Feb 5, 20268 min read

7 fabulous destinations for solo travelers in Europe

Cozy street in quarter Montmartre in Paris, France. Architecture and landmarks of Paris. Postcard of Paris, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T17:43:38.000Z, User: sevelynd12, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56500 - T&R or Kids, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Dream Trips of Europe, other: Sharon Dortenzio

Feb 3, 20269 min read

The best time to visit Europe

A red train travels through snowy surrounds, with yellow buildings on the right and a frigid lake to the left of frame.

Jan 30, 202611 min read

10 of the most scenic train trips in Europe

beautiful island of Lindau on lake Constance (lake Bodensee) with the snowy Swiss Alps in the background, Germany on fine sunny spring day License Type: media Download Time: 2023-12-31T15:56:40.000Z User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

Jan 18, 202611 min read

The 10 best European spring break destinations for 2026

Wooden walkway to beautiful Praia da Bordeira beach, popular place to do kite surfing, Algarve, Portugal, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-01-05T16:50:37.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Europe in spring, other: Claire Naylor

Jan 10, 202611 min read

13 of the best places to go in Europe in spring

Aerial view of Vernazza and coastline of Cinque Terre,Italy.UNESCO Heritage Site.Picturesque colorful village on rock above sea.Summer holiday,travel background.Italian Riviera landscape.Steep cliff, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-24T23:38:14.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet WiP, client: Lonely Planet WiP, other: Katelyn Perry

Jan 5, 20269 min read

10 dream trips to take in Europe in 2026

April 5, 2019: Snorkelers and scuba divers swimming in the fissure drift (Silfra Fissure) between tectonic plates with blue crystal clear glacial water.
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Dec 21, 20258 min read

The 6 best places to scuba in Europe

A church located on an island in Lake Bled with the castle in the background, Slovenia, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-29T21:38:03.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Dec 18, 202513 min read

15 of the best things to do in Europe

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Exteriors and Interiors of the Glaumbær Turf Farm & Museum

Dec 16, 202522 min read

The 23 best places for solo travelers around the world

Cour Damoye, Paris, France August 2024.

Dec 3, 202524 min read

34 of the best places to visit in Europe

A skier goes off-piste in Slovenia.

Nov 19, 20255 min read

7 incredible remote ski resorts in Europe

Aurora borealis, also known as Northern lights shining in the night sky seen from Glass Igloos, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort West Village, SaariselkÃ¤, Lapland, Finland.
Aurora borealis, also known as Northern lights shining in the night sky seen from Glass Igloos, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort West Village, Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland.
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Nov 18, 202512 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter

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Boats moored in Ibiza harbour and Dalt Villa.

Nov 17, 20257 min read

10 amazing places in Europe for a dose of winter sun

Passage jufforoy, Paris, France August 2024. ..

Nov 12, 20254 min read

How to get VAT refunds on your next Europe trip

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Ski resort in the dolomites at sunset
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Ski resort in the dolomites at sunset

Nov 6, 20257 min read

7 of the best places to go skiing in Europe

Panoramic view from above at nightfall of the snowy village of Bardonecchia, a ski resort in the Alps in Piedmont, Italy., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-10T00:41:43.000Z, User: krista950237, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56500 - T&R or Kids, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Lonely Planet Kids Italy Book, other: Krista Rossow

Nov 1, 20255 min read

The 8 best places to ski on a budget in Europe

Blue Lagoon

Oct 29, 20257 min read

Europe's top 20 hot springs

Edinburgh Cityscape with fireworks over The Castle and Balmoral Clock Tower
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Oct 25, 20258 min read

9 of the best cities in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve

Oct 23, 202514 min read

15 beautiful places to visit in Europe this fall

Helsinki, Finland. Christmas Xmas Market With Christmas Tree On Senate Square In Sunset Sunrise Evening Illuminations., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-06T15:36:43.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56500 - T&R or Kids, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: BIT 2026, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Oct 15, 202514 min read

The best Christmas markets in Europe

Oct 3, 20257 min read

5 lesser-known wine regions in Europe worth exploring

The Bran Castle of Dracula in Romania, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-11-20T22:18:30.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: First-time guide to Romania, other: Brian Healy

Sep 23, 20256 min read

Europe’s best Halloween destinations

Recoleta Cemetery, the most important and famous cemetery in buenos aires, Argentina - mar 2th 2024. High quality photo, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-22T16:23:15.000Z, User: adouglaslott59, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Spooky family destinations, other: Ann Douglas Lott

Sep 18, 20256 min read

7 spooky family-friendly experiences around the world

sunset over the sea in the Dubrovnik, Croatia , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-21T15:25:51.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Aug 23, 20258 min read

Europe in shoulder season: 11 of the best cities to see this September and October

The Metropol Parasol (officially called Setas de Sevilla), a structure in the shape of a pergola made of wood and concrete.

Aug 19, 20259 min read

10 of the best places to go in Europe in autumn

Venice, Italy - July 18, 2020: Festival in July at Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore in Venice. A floating wooden bridge is built connecting Venice mainland to Redentore, Giudecca, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-01T19:12:50.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: App, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Jul 23, 20256 min read

Traveling to Europe? New entry requirements may impact your visit

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. June 2025. ..View from Malga Federa, at 1814m. The hike to reach the Malga from Cortina is 2 hours long, immersed in the woods with beautiful scenery and small waterfalls scattered along the way. Located in the heart of an alpine pasture, at the foot of Becco di Mezzodì and Croda da Lago, the Malga has breathtaking view of the Cortina valley and the surrounding mountains...Photo by Camilla Ferrari for Lonely Planet

Jul 22, 20254 min read

Two-way ticket: Why Cortina and Split go hand in hand

Barcelona signature style. modern tourist woman in coat at Guell Park in Barcelona, Spain looking into the distance; Shutterstock ID 1384104731; purchase_order:65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job:Online editorial; client:Spain phone connection; other:Claire Naylor
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Jul 21, 20253 min read

What kind of SIM card is best for traveling in Europe?

A view of the Berlin at sunrise showing the iconic TV tower, rooftops, and the river Spree

Jul 15, 20254 min read

How to take the night train from Brussels to Berlin

Traelanipa Cliff & Leitisvatn Lake located at a cliff next to the atlantic ocean in the Faroe Islands. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-03-10T17:04:04.000Z User: dermothegarty77 Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Jul 8, 202513 min read

13 of the best places in Europe to escape the crowds

A stone bridge over Bybrook River in Castle Combe.

Jun 27, 20255 min read

Where to go in Europe in September

Passau, Germany - June 11: historic buildings and ship at the famous old town of Passau on June 11, 2023; Shutterstock ID 2329711047; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Best river cruises in Europe; other: Brian Healy
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Passau, Germany - June 11: historic buildings and ship at the famous old town of Passau

Jun 19, 20258 min read

The 10 best European river cruises you can take

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Jun 11, 20255 min read

Packing like a pro: The ultimate guide to what to bring

A suspension bridge spans the emerald waters of the Soca River in Slovenia, aerial view. This spot is a favored destination for kayaking and trekking in Slovenia., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-24T21:44:35.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

May 23, 202513 min read

13 unexpected summer holiday spots in Europe

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - May 29 2022: A typical street in the city of Palermo in Sicily, with people sitting outdoors drinking coffee in a cafe bar, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-13T14:06:40.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65030 - Newsletter, job: Lonely Planet, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Apr 28, 20259 min read

How do you save money on a trip to Europe in 2025? Ask a local

Admont Abbey Library, Austria the booksalf , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-04-22T14:06:58.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Europe's best libraries, other: Claire Naylor

Apr 23, 20254 min read

8 of the most beautiful libraries in Europe that you may have never heard of

Caldonazzo lake, Italy License Type: media Download Time: 2023-06-07T00:34:20.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530/Global Publishing-WIP

Apr 14, 20259 min read

12 of Europe's best lakes for a summer vacation

Krimml Waterfalls, Hohe Tauern Nationalpark, Pinzgau, Salzburger Land, Austria License Type: media Download Time: 2023-08-31T01:19:01.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Mar 5, 202516 min read

20 of Europe's best national parks to explore this summer

A woman practicing yoga in a pavilion overlooking Sayulita

Feb 27, 20255 min read

Drop in: Nine transformative European yoga retreats for 2025

Faroe Islands.

Feb 2, 202511 min read

Want to extend your trip to Europe’s Nordic region? Here are 5 ways to do it

Snowbird, UT, USA - January 7, 2020: Aerial Tram viewed from the top of Hidden Peak at Snowbird Ski Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. License Type: media Download Time: 2021-03-23T19:28:50.000Z User: Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Dec 31, 20246 min read

12 great ski destinations for every month of the year

Small antique shop in Monastiraki, Athens, Greece, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-11-20T22:26:04.000Z, User: carolfarrell170, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Pocket Athens 7, other: Carol Farrell

Nov 27, 20248 min read

9 of Europe's best flea markets for vintage trinkets

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Sep 9, 20245 min read

6 long-distance bike itineraries in Europe

High waves at Unstad beach in Norway in Lofoten attract surfers even in winter.
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Jun 17, 202412 min read

Surfers share the best places in Europe to catch waves

Ksamil in Albania; Shutterstock ID 1266913741; GL: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial ; full: Where to go in Europe in August; name: Alex Butler
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The Ksamil resort area in Albania.

Jun 13, 20246 min read

The best places to go in Europe in August

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May 13, 202413 min read

15 of the best road trips in Europe

Stadler Flirt regional train operated by VIAS rail at Rhine river, Katz castle and Loreley in St. Goarshausen, Germany
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stadler rail

May 3, 20245 min read

6 of the best European train routes for summer 2024

Apr 30, 20248 min read

7 of Europe's most amazing tree house stays for families

Roman Bridge and Guadalquivir river, Great Mosque, Cordoba
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Apr 12, 20249 min read

8 European cities with incredible architecture

Mar 22, 20244 min read

Inside the new 'privacy pod' cabins on Europe's sleeper trains

A gourmet meal consisting of a hearty bowl of soup and fresh seafood sandwich is on a dining table overlooking the fjord on a sunny day in Reine, Norway. A finger is touching the soup bowl and just so excited to taste it.
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Feb 1, 202414 min read

From Ghent to Istria: discover Europe's hidden culinary destinations

Nightjet train

Dec 19, 20236 min read

Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024

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