I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing
6 min read • Apr 20, 2023
Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall traveled from his native London across the heart of Europe on an overnight train. Here’s how it went.
Travel Stories
Europe
- 6 long-distance bike itineraries in Europe that promise epic adventure
4 min read • Apr 11, 2023
If your idea of a thrilling summer holiday involves cycling hundreds of miles through gravelly mountain trails, read on.
- 🌍 How do I see Europe by train in one week?
4 min read • Apr 5, 2023
So you want to see the best of Europe by train, and you only have one week? We have some ideas.
- Everything you need to know about Interrail passes in Europe
5 min read • Feb 27, 2023
Using Interrail to ride trains around Europe has been a travel rite of passage since the 1970s. Here's how to get started on your next Interrail adventure.
- The 10 best spring break destinations in Europe
10 min read • Feb 3, 2023
The lowdown on Europe’s best spring break spots – from Mediterranean island beach escapes to Norway’s waterfall-splashed fjords.
- Europe's most scenic train journeys: 10 great railway rides for 2023
5 min read • Feb 3, 2023
Plunging cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, jagged rock faces and flashes of coastline give these 10 remarkable rail journeys a cinematic quality.
- 20 stunning European hot springs to visit in 2023
7 min read • Jan 29, 2023
There’s nothing quite like the restorative buzz from a dip in a proper thermal pool. Here are Europe’s best hot springs.
- 10 movies and TV series that will inspire your next trip
4 min read • Dec 30, 2022
Lonely Planet staffers share the movies and TV shows that inspire their wanderlust.
- The best European train routes to try in 2023
8 min read • Dec 27, 2022
If you love train travel, you’ll love these new train services connecting European destinations in 2023.
- 13 stunning islands for your honeymoon in 2023
7 min read • Dec 21, 2022
From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.
- 10 places to escape the cold and find winter sun in Europe
7 min read • Dec 14, 2022
Escape the worst of the cold this winter by heading to Europe’s southern reaches, where the wam sun shines year round.
- 8 of Europe's most affordable ski resorts for this winter
8 min read • Nov 11, 2022
Europe's looming energy crisis this winter will affect your ski trip: stay in budget at these top European ski resorts.
- 10 European winter vacation ideas from the northern lights to ancient sites
5 min read • Nov 9, 2022
Discover the many charms and conveniences of traveling off-season: the top European destinations to visit this winter.
- Discover the festive magic at Europe's top 10 most unique Christmas markets
5 min read • Nov 4, 2022
Get off the well-trodden Christmas market trail: 10 European favorites that shine with unique yuletide culture.
- 🌍 Help Me, LP! What’s the best place in Europe to spend New Year's Eve (besides Amsterdam)?
4 min read • Nov 3, 2022
Can't decide where to go in Europe for NYE 2023? Senior editor AnneMarie McCarthy is here to help you decide.
- Europe's 5 most authentic Halloween destinations for 2022
5 min read • Oct 3, 2022
Hear legends of vampires and celebrate ghostly folklore with these alternative Halloween destinations in Europe.
- European road trips: 15 of the best journeys across the continent
13 min read • Sep 13, 2022
Travel these amazing routes of Europe for storied architecture, stunning coasts and some of the best eats in the world.
- Surfers select their favorite places in Europe to catch the waves
12 min read • Aug 16, 2022
Here are the top 9 surfing spots in Europe for 2022, according to professional surfers, photographers and writers.
- Europe’s most beautiful libraries
4 min read • Aug 2, 2022
Europe's most gorgeous European libraries range from baroque stunners to modern masterpieces. Here are our favorites.
- Dive into Europe's 8 best wild swimming spots this summer
3 min read • Jun 13, 2022
Nothing compares to taking the plunge in the great outdoors. Here are the best spots for wild swimming in Europe.
- 12 best places to celebrate LGBTIQ+ pride in Europe for 2022
8 min read • May 24, 2022
Get ready for a rainbow-lit Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Colosseum: the best destinations to celebrate pride in Europe.
- 12 of the best museums in Europe: from historic to quirky and everything in between
6 min read • May 16, 2022
To mark International Museum Day on May 18, we took a look at some of Europe's very best museums.