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See. Globe Museum Discover over 220 rare and antique globes in Vienna's Palais Mollard, charting humanity's view of the world. Arlberg Ski Region Explore Austria's largest interconnected ski area, linking resorts like Lech, Zürs, and St Anton. Innsbruck's medieval old town markets Experience festive charm at the Christmas markets in Innsbruck's historic center. Hellbrunn's baroque palace Visit the Christmas market at this baroque palace in Salzburg.

Eat. MooserWirt Legendary après-ski bar in St Anton, known for dancing on tables early in the afternoon. Boca Restaurant in The Companion hotel, serving communal Mediterranean dishes.

Stay. The Companion Stay in this revitalized Wilhelminian building on Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna. Lermooser Design B&B in the converted old station at Lermoos in Austria's Tirol.

Lonely PlanetSep 2, 2026

15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

Europe is as gorgeous as it is varied. Here are the most beautiful spots around Europe to add to your itinerary.

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  • The AzoresSightPonta Delgada, Portugalnine volcanic islands, stepping stones to another world
  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, Switzerlandoffers glimpse of Alps as they were before tourism
  • Lakes of MacunSightZernez, Switzerlandreached via 21km day hike from Zernez
  • Chamanna CluozzaHotelZernez, Switzerlandremote log cabin at 1882m, requires 3.5-hour hike
  • FicograndeSightStromboli, Italyblack-sand volcanic beach
  • MagmatrekPlaceStromboli, Italyreputable guide for climbing volcano's smoking crater
  • Ring of KerryTrailCounty Kerry, Ireland179km loop drive on Iveragh Peninsula
  • Skellig RingTrailCounty Kerry, Irelanddramatic drive with views of Skellig Michael
  • Skellig MichaelSightCounty Kerry, Irelandtwin-pinnacled islet with early Christian monk settlement
  • Ballinskelligs PriorySightCounty Kerry, Irelandromantic medieval ruins
  • Kells BayGardenCounty Kerry, Irelandconverted Victorian hunting lodge in botanical gardens
  • Caldeira VelhaSightSão Miguel, Portugaldazzlingly turquoise thermal waters on São Miguel
  • Mt PicoSightPico Island, Portugal2351m cone offers sensational views across archipelago
  • Hohe Tauern National ParkSightBruck, Austrianature reserve with Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner
  • Krimmler WasserfälleSightHeiligenblut, Austriacountry's highest falls at 380m
  • Grossglockner High Alpine RoadTrailBruck, Austria48km road with 36 hairpin bends, unreal views
  • Black ForestNeighborhoodBaden-Baden, Germanyarea of Germany with deep forests and valleys
  • SchwarzwaldhochstrasseTrailFreudenstadt, Germanyroad through 1000-sq-km Black Forest National Park
  • Black Forest National ParkSightRuhestein, Germany1000-sq-km expanse of woodland
  • MummelseeSightRuhestein, Germanyglacial lake
  • HornisgrindeSightRuhestein, Germany1164m peak for views across forested heights
  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodMoskenesøya, Norwayislands with mountains rising above the sea
  • HermannsdalstindenTrailSørvåg, Norway1029m peak for elemental views over peaks and waters
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BBC TravelAug 29

The museum charting how humans understand the world

Beautiful, surreal and eerily empty, Vienna's Globe Museum the only public museum on Earth dedicated to globes, and it – quite literally – tells the story of our world.

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National GeographicAug 29

Explore Austria’s Legendary Arlberg Ski Region

Home to the resorts Lech and St Anton, this renowned ski area combines a pioneering ski heritage with plenty of adventures on and off the pistes.

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  • OberlechNeighborhoodLech, AustriaPerched above Lech, accessible by cable-car.
  • RüfikopfSightLech, AustriaMountain rising above the village, accessible by cable-car.
  • Ski ArlbergTrailLech, AustriaAustria's largest interconnected ski area with 305km of runs.
  • St AntonNeighborhoodSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaResort known for legendary apres-ski bar MooserWirt.
  • MooserWirtPubSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaLegendary apres-ski bar where people dance on tables.
  • White RingTrailLech, AustriaA 22km ski circuit linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech.
  • MoonbikesPlaceWarth, AustriaElectric snowbikes with battery-powered caterpillar tracks.
  • Warth-SchröckenNeighborhoodWarth, AustriaOne of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.
  • ZugerbergbahnSightLech, AustriaGondola in Lech with catered cabins.
  • BalmalpRestaurantLech, AustriaMountain restaurant serving champagne and pizza.
  • Hotel MontanaHotelLech, AustriaHotel providing a base with underground tunnel access.
  • Lech museumMuseumLech, AustriaMuseum hosting an exhibition on the development of skiing.
  • Hannes Strolz's SkibootiquePlaceLech, Austria
  • Griggeler StubaRestaurantLech, Austria
  • Burg Vital ResortHotelLech, Austria
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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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  • Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
  • SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
  • StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
  • Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
  • Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
  • Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
  • Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
  • RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
  • SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
  • Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
  • Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
  • MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
  • KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
  • Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
  • Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
  • Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
  • Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
  • Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
  • FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
  • Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
  • Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
  • AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
  • Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 28

Dive Into These European Airbnbs With Pools, From Italy to Greece

Cool off with a dip in these picturesque waters.

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  • ČelinaNeighborhoodOmiš, CroatiaCoastal haven with a heated infinity pool overlooking the sea.
  • Villers-sur-MerNeighborhoodDeauville, FranceSeaside resort town near Deauville with a grand estate.
  • NormandyPlaceDeauville, FranceRegion with a grand estate featuring a year-round heated pool.
  • AlpsSightGraz, AustriaMountain range near a sanctuary with a heated outdoor pool.
  • StyriaPlaceGraz, AustriaAustrian region with a mountain sanctuary.
  • Costa BlancaPlaceJávea, SpainCoastline a few minutes' drive from a Spanish retreat.
  • Côte d’AzurPlaceTanneron, FranceRegion with expansive views from a retreat in Tanneron.
  • Kathisma BeachSightLefkada, GreeceBeach with restaurants, bars, and shops near a modern villa.
  • MetatoNeighborhoodPisa, ItalySleepy Tuscan village with a farmhouse and plunge pool.
  • CararraSightPisa, ItalyMarble quarries under an hour from a Tuscan farmhouse.
  • PietrasantaSightPisa, ItalyPietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Pisa.
  • ViareggioSightPisa, ItalyWith a population of over 62,000, it is the second largest city in the province of Lucca, after Lucca.
  • Saint-Victor-la-CosteNeighborhoodUzès, FranceLocation of a 16th-century French château with guest cottages.
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MonocleAug 19

Great escapes: Four new hotels worth knowing in Chianti, Vienna, Fort Lauderdale and Rome

Check in to these hotels after a day of strolling through the sloping vineyards of Chianti, wandering the historic streets of Rome or kicking back in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale.

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  • La DarbiaHotelChiant, Italy11th-century hamlet with regional materials
  • The CompanionHotelVienna, AustriaThe Companion: Boutique and design hotel in Vienna near Westbahnhof, featuring Restaurant Boca, Bar Calypso, and…
  • BocaRestaurantVienna, AustriaCommunal Mediterranean dishes
  • PerroquetHotelFort Lauderdale, United StatesPolished retreat in a 1950s motel
  • Bonnet House Museum and GardensParkFort Lauderdale, United States14-hectare museum and gardens
  • NSU Art MuseumMuseumFort Lauderdale, United StatesArt museum
  • AmanitaPlaceRome, ItalyItalian contemporary art gallery outpost
  • Cantina PipistrelloRestaurantRome, ItalyIntimate wine-tasting space
  • Drink KongCaféRome, ItalyRome's hottest cocktail bar
  • Le Tre SartePlaceRome, ItalyBoutique selling matchy-matchy outfits
  • RetrobottegaRestaurantRome, ItalyRooftop venue for innovative cuisine
  • Teatro della CometaTheatreRome, ItalyVintage theatre relaunched as a cultural home
  • Casa JK PlaceHotelRome, Italy
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond

Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.

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  • Van Gogh MuseumMuseumAmsterdam, The NetherlandsMuseum Conan O'Brien visited in Amsterdam.
  • Conan O'Brien Must GoPlaceMumbai, IndiaEmmy award-winning travel show following Conan O'Brien around the world.
  • The Irish TenorsPlaceDublin, IrelandThey have since recorded five PBS specials and eight albums.
  • Sigmund FreudPlaceVienna, Austria
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The GuardianAug 15

20 of the best cabins, campsites and hotels in Europe’s mountains, lakes and forests

From a 500-year-old inn in the Italian Dolomites to a log cabin in Finland’s lake district, these boltholes offer a tranquil and restorative getaway Continue reading...

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  • ZugspitzeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyGermany's highest peak.
  • Rifugio Val di TognoHotelCarnale, ItalyRenovated mountain hideout with valley views, all-inclusive meals.
  • LermooserHotelLermoos, AustriaDesign B&B converted from an old train station.
  • Tuftl AlmSightLermoos, AustriaViewpoint accessible by hike.
  • RøisheimHotelJotunheimen, NorwayHistoric turf-roofed hotel since 1858.
  • GaldhøpiggenSightJotunheimen, NorwayNorway's tallest mountain.
  • SpiterstulenPlaceJotunheimen, NorwayStarting point for quicker mountain routes.
  • Karls MittenwaldHotelMittenwald, GermanyApartments in a former bakery with a cafe.
  • LauterseeSightMittenwald, GermanyLake for swimming.
  • Isar RiverSightMittenwald, GermanyRiver source accessible by cycling.
  • KarwendelbräuRestaurantMittenwald, GermanyGermany's highest brewery.
  • GerhardhofHotelMieming, AustriaSustainability-minded campsite with a swimming pond.
  • 1477 ReichhalterHotelLana, ItalyRestaurant with eight bedrooms in a historic building.
  • VigiljochSightLana, ItalyMountain with views from room balcony.
  • Braunsberg CastleSightLana, ItalyCastle with views from room balcony.
  • Villa ArnicaHotelLana, ItalySister hotel with a kitchen garden.
  • BriolHotelBarbiano, ItalyRenovated modernist Bauhaus style hotel.
  • Eisack valleySightBarbiano, ItalyValley with mountain meadow views.
  • StugbaatHotelBengtsfors, SwedenCollection of five houseboats on Lake Lelång.
  • EgersknattenSightBengtsfors, SwedenMountain to climb.
  • straw museumMuseumBengtsfors, SwedenMuseum in Bengtsfors.
  • microbreweryRestaurantTorrskog, SwedenBrewery in Torrskog.
  • NaturbynHotelVärmland, SwedenSeven off-grid cabins on Lake Eldan.
  • SeebenseeSightLermoos, Austria
  • DrachenseeSightLermoos, Austria
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The GuardianAug 14

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries. • Tell us about a lesser known European island – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich). We vis…

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  • BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, Germanyexcellent museum, part of which is free
  • HaldenseeSightTannheimer Tal, Austriaclear, sparkling cold lake at the bottom of Tannheimer Tal valley
  • Allgäu AlpsSightTannheimer Tal, Austriawalk through dense forest, ski lift takes you up
  • Bad Kissinger HütteRestaurantTannheimer Tal, Austriaserves apfelschorle, warming soups and seasonal bakes
  • Northern Lake GardaSightLake Garda, Italymountains tower above, huge adventure playground
  • Ponale mountain roadTrailLake Garda, Italywinds through tunnels with spectacular lake views
  • Ponale AltoRestaurantLake Garda, Italyenjoy a hearty pasta dish with local beer or wine
  • Tour du Mont Blanc walkTrailLa Fouly, SwitzerlandLa Fouly is a hub for this famous walk
  • Lacs de FenêtreSightLa Fouly, Switzerlandwalk to these lakes, hear rock ptarmigans and marmots
  • Camping des GlaciersHotelLa Fouly, Switzerlandcamp by cool, fast-flowing rivers
  • Kamnik-Savinja AlpsSightLogar Valley, Sloveniafoot of the mountains, explore on foot or by bike
  • Rinka waterfallSightLogar Valley, Sloveniaeasy trail to this 90-metre waterfall
  • Lago di MonateSightMonate, Italyspring-fed lake with freshest swimming water
  • Il CoppaleRestaurantMonate, Italygrassy beach with sunbeds, reasonable evening meal
  • WeitseeSightRuhpolding, GermanyThe lake itself is separated into a shallow western and a deeper eastern part by a mountain peninsula.
  • almRestaurantRuhpolding, Germanymountain refuge serving local milk, beer, meat and cheese
  • VelosudTrailPyrenees, Francesignposted route in the foothills of the Pyrenees
  • LödenseeSightRuhpolding, Germany
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Lonely PlanetAug 11

The best swimming spots and beaches around Salzburg

You may not expect to need a swimsuit to visit Salzburg, but swimming in clear mountain lakes and hiking to forest-backed beaches will soon prove you do.

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  • AlmkanalSightSalzburg, AustriaGreen banks shelter swimming spots, good for surfing at Almwelle.
  • SalzachseeSightSalzburg, AustriaLargest and most popular swimming area on the north side.
  • Lieferinger BadeseeSightSalzburg, AustriaSmallest of three lakes, surrounded by spacious lawns for sunbathing.
  • FuschlseeSightFuschl am See, AustriaLake with swim spots against a backdrop of forested mountains.
  • Alpine BeachSightMondsee, AustriaLargest developed beach area with sandy beach, waterslides, buffet.
  • St LorenzSightMondsee, AustriaSweet swimming areas against the spectacular backdrop of Schafberg.
  • St Michael's basilicaSightMondsee, AustriaFamous large basilica used in The Sound of Music wedding scene.
  • Saalach RiverSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaOne of the best regions for wild swimming in the foothills.
  • Grubhof bridgeSightLofer, AustriaRefreshing dip location along the Saalach River in Lofer.
  • InnersbachklammSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaRock pool swimming location in the Salzburger Saalachtal.
  • SeehornseeSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaSmall mountain lake reached by hiking in the Salzburger Saalachtal.
  • VorderkaserklammSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaTamer bathing area suitable for young children.
  • mountain inn at the far end of the lakeRestaurantAltaussee, AustriaFilming location in the Bond film Spectre.
  • OffenseeSightEbensee, AustriaGorgeous spot with beaches, coves, forest, and mountain scenery.
  • AltausseerseeSightAltaussee, Austria
  • snack barFast foodEbensee, Austria
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Atlas ObscuraAug 11

19 Creepy Catacombs Around the World You Can Visit

Catacombs—underground rooms and tunnels used as cemeteries—date back to first-century Rome, but the most famous (and infamous) were created across Europe in the 17th century. Overcrowding in Paris’s more traditional burial spaces, as well as sanitation issues, led authorities to turn the miles of tunnels connecting quarries under the city into crypts. It’s believed that more than six million pe…

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National GeographicJul 30

These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history

Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.

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  • Hôtel de ParisHotelMonte Carlo, MonacoMonaco's largest hotel wine cellars span 16,000 square feet.
  • The StaffordHotelLondon, United KingdomCellar dates to 17th century, once connected to St. James' Palace.
  • Four Seasons Hotel George VHotelParis, FranceFamed cellar founded with the hotel in 1928, carved into rock.
  • Le CinqRestaurantParis, FranceOne of three Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • L'OrangerieRestaurantParis, FranceOne of two Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Le GeorgeRestaurantParis, FranceA Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Il Borro ToscanaHotelSan Giustino Valdarno, ItalyLuxury resort rests atop a medieval estate and village.
  • The Apartment at Tour d’ArgentHotelParis, FranceOne-bedroom micro-hotel overlooking the Seine and Paris skyline.
  • Tour d'ArgentRestaurantParis, FranceOne of the world's most historical restaurants, opened in 1582.
  • The Retreat at Blue LagoonHotelReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandGeothermal cellar set in a lava cave formed by a volcano.
  • Moss restaurantRestaurantReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandMichelin-starred restaurant at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 28

Schwarzer Turm in Mödling, Austria

This (more gray than) "black tower" is part of a whole series of picturesque viewpoints constructed in and around the small town Mödling commissioned by Johann I., Prince of Liechtenstein. It was built in 1809 and 1810 according to the plans of the architect Joseph Hardtmuth. It was most likely originally intended as an observation tower and was later also used as a forester’s residence. From h…

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The GuardianJul 27

Tell us about a trip to the lakes and mountains of Europe

Share a tip on your favourite mountain or lakeside summer break in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Europe’s lakes and mountains have seen a huge surge in summer tourism in recent years, as holidaymakers look for alternatives to the crowded coastal resorts of the Med. Whether it’s a walking holiday in the Tirol, a lakeside cabin stay in Scandinavia, or a spectacular tra…

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The 9 best Formula 1 circuits in the world

Check out these stalwarts of the Formula 1 circuit for the best race experiences.

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  • Circuit de MonacoPlaceMonte Carlo, MonacoPrestigious street circuit winding through Monte Carlo.
  • Albert ParkSightMelbourne, AustraliaCircuit surrounding Albert Park Lake in Melbourne.
  • Suzuka CircuitPlaceSuzuka, JapanDesigned in 1962 as a Honda test track, unique figure-8 shape.
  • Marina Bay Street CircuitPlaceSingaporeFirst night race in F1 history, street circuit in Asia.
  • Baku City CircuitPlaceBaku, Azerbaijan6km street course through Baku's medieval center and Caspian Sea shore.
  • Red Bull RingPlaceSpielburg, AustriaTrack nestled amid the Styrian alps outside Spielburg.
  • Silverstone CircuitHotelSilverstone, United KingdomOriginal Formula 1 track, hosted British Grand Prix since 1987.
  • InterlagosPlaceSão Paulo, BrazilDynamic and spirited race track outside São Paulo.
  • Circuit of the AmericasPlaceAustin, United StatesModern track outside Austin, built specifically for F1.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Königshöhle (Kings Cave) in Baden bei Wien, Austria

Extensive archaeological excavations completed in this striking geologic formation outside Baden, Austria, helped bestow the term "Baden culture" upon a Copper Age civilization that once lived in the central Danube region. In the course of these 1920s excavations, early Neolithic ceramics, a clay spoon from the Lengyel culture, ceramic parts from the Bronze Stone Age, jewelry from the Copper Ag…

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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Museumsfriedhof Kramsach in Kramsach, Austria

Nobody is buried in the museum cemetery. There is an extraordinary collection of authentic old grave monuments, which originally adorned graves, mainly in the German-speaking Alpine region. The incredibly irreverent sayings, mostly in rhyme, about life, death or long-kept family secrets of the deceased, are striking. Such grave inscriptions were not only used in Tyrol, but can be found in many…

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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Klinger-Mausoleum in Kollmitzdörfl, Austria

During a hike in the forest near Kollmitzdörfl, you come across a gloomy building surrounded by a small wall. Since this building has a small bell tower, one first thinks of a chapel in the forest. In reality, however, it is a mausoleum. Baron Hugo Klinger had it built for his wife in 1926. The mausoleum is reminiscent of a drama that took place in this forest in 1926. In 1916 the very rich Bar…

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Lonely PlanetJul 16

"The Sound of Music" filming locations to visit in Salzburg

Cinematically beautiful Salzburg is even dreamier in person than onscreen, with settings that send your soul soaring.

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  • Stift NonnbergSightSalzburg, AustriaHear Gregorian chants at 5:15pm weekdays, 5pm Saturdays, 4:30pm Sundays.
  • ResidenzplatzSightSalzburg, AustriaMaria sings "I Have Confidence" and splashes fountain horses.
  • ResidenzbrunnenSightSalzburg, AustriaMaria playfully splashes its water-spouting horses.
  • Residenz palaceSightSalzburg, AustriaDesigned by Vincenzo Scamozzi, inspired by Rome.
  • FelsenreitschuleTheatreSalzburg, AustriaPremier venue of the summertime Salzburg Festival.
  • St Peter'sSightSalzburg, AustriaOldest abbey, church, monastery in German-speaking world.
  • Schloss MirabellAttractionSalzburg, AustriaGardens have fountains, muses, parterres, and rose gardens.
  • Festung HohensalzburgSightSalzburg, AustriaSalzburg's 900-year-old fortress crowning the hillside.
  • ZwerglgartenGardenSalzburg, AustriaDwarf Garden with Pegasus statue and steps appeared in film.
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, AustriaGardens have ponds, sculptures, leafy avenues, and trick fountains.
  • Schloss LeopoldskronAttractionSalzburg, AustriaRococo palace with dreamy views; has 12 luxurious suites.
  • UntersbergSightSalzburg, AustriaPeak where von Trapp family climbs to escape Nazi-occupied Austria.
  • SalzkammergutSightSalzburg, AustriaRegion east of Salzburg with lofty peaks and jewel-colored lakes.
  • Basilica Minor St MichaelSightMondsee, AustriaStriking lemon-and-white, twin-towered baroque facade.
  • Tennengebirge AlpsSightWerfen, AustriaMountains rise above the Salzach River and Werfen.
  • Sound of Music TrailTrailWerfen, Austria1.4km trail twisting up to Gschwandtanger lookout.
  • Burg HohenwerfenSightWerfen, AustriaMedieval fortress crowning a clifftop.
  • EisriesenweltSightWerfen, AustriaWorld's largest accessible ice caves.
  • Sound of Music SalzburgAttractionSalzburg, AustriaScheduled to open autumn 2026 at Hellbrunn Palace.
  • Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle TourPlaceSalzburg, AustriaHalf-day bike tour rolling from palace to plaza, park to abbey.
  • Tänzerin sculptureSightSalzburg, Austria
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AfarJul 13

This New 2,000 Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

It’s not every day that a thru-hiker gets to test a new trail, especially one that is 2,171 miles long and passes through six countries. But that’s exactly what Lauren Roerick, a Canadian ...

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The GuardianJun 26

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe

From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…

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  • TravelmarPlaceAmalfi Coast, ItalyOffers combined bus and ferry ticket to walk start.
  • Sentiero degli DeiTrailAgerola, ItalyCut into hillside high above Amalfi coast, offers heavenly views.
  • BomeranoNeighborhoodAgerola, ItalyLovely hamlet where the walk starts.
  • Five Lakes hikeTrailZakopane, PolandMost beautiful hike in Poland, passes five glittering lakes.
  • Palenica BiałczańskaSightZakopane, PolandParking lot where the Five Lakes hike begins.
  • Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hutRestaurantZakopane, PolandStop here to enjoy a hearty żurek soup.
  • Morskie OkoSightZakopane, PolandMost storied lake in Poland, glittering far below.
  • ŻywiecRestaurantZakopane, PolandA lager to enjoy at the lakeside hut.
  • Ushguli to Mestia routeTrailMestia, GeorgiaPasses dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towers, glacial pools.
  • Transcaucasian TrailTrailMestia, GeorgiaRoute passes through dramatic and beautiful mountain landscapes.
  • Kungsleden TrailTrailAbisko, SwedenWalked a section in Swedish Lapland, Arctic Circle.
  • Wildschönau valleyNeighborhoodWildschönau, AustriaOffers amazing hiking options accessible for the whole family.
  • NiederauSightWildschönau, AustriaTel.
  • JoelspitzeSightWildschönau, AustriaClimb offers 360-degree panoramas and gentian flowers.
  • Ruta del CaresTrailPoncebos, SpainIncredible hike through a canyon with tunnels.
  • Picos de EuropaSightPoncebos, SpainThe range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León.
  • CaínNeighborhoodPoncebos, SpainIdyllic hamlet reached after canyon tunnels.
  • EllbachseeblickViewpointBaiersbronn, GermanyStunning viewpoint on the hike.
  • Sankenbach waterfallSightBaiersbronn, GermanyWaterfall on the hike.
  • Konus cardPlaceFreudenstadt, GermanyIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
  • MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
  • AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria
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Condé Nast TravelerMar 5

The Best Spas Around the World, According to Our Wellness Editors

The best wellness destinations in the world, according to spa experts—these are the winners of the 2026 Wellness & Spa Guide.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World

Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.

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  • Gritti PalaceHotelVenice, ItalyGrande dame of Venetian hospitality with canal views.
  • Hotel BalzacHotelParis, FranceModernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.
  • KatikiesHotelSantorini, GreeceStunning views of the caldera and chic minimal design.
  • ChromataHotelSantorini, GreeceOffers private infinity pools.
  • ChromaRestaurantSantorini, GreeceCandlelit dining with local Santorini wine.
  • AnthósRestaurantSantorini, GreeceServes langoustine tartare and sea bass.
  • Grand Park RovinjHotelRovinj, CroatiaPerched above the Adriatic with views of Old Town.
  • OlivieraRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceTerrace offers milk cake and pistachio-studded yogurt.
  • TahirRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceServes wood-fired pizza and baba ghanoush.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Costa NavarinoHotelCosta Navarino, GreeceSuites and villas offer privacy and quiet luxury.
  • La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainRomantic retreat in Serra de Tramuntana foothills.
  • El OlivoRestaurantDeià, SpainOffers Mallorcan flavors for candlelit dinners.
  • Hotel MottoHotelVienna, AustriaIntimate hotel with 1920s Paris design flair.
  • Chez BernardRestaurantVienna, AustriaTop-floor bar with greenery for cocktails and classics.
  • Villa IgieaHotelPalermo, ItalyMasterclass in sophisticated elegance with outdoor terrace.
  • Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection ResortHotelMykonos, GreeceResort with private beach on Ornos Bay.
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, ItalyArt Nouveau retreat on Lake Como with floating pool.
  • La TerrazzaRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyDine on handmade pastas with shaved truffles.
  • TBarRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyTerrace for digestifs with a view.
  • ForestisHotelBressanone, ItalySpa retreat with minimal, nature-driven design.
  • Domaine des EtangsHotelMassignac, France13th-century château overlooking a serene lake.
  • Splendido, A Belmond HotelHotelPortofino, ItalyTimeless retreat above Portofino's glittering bay.
  • Six Senses Douro ValleyHotelLamego, PortugalWellness and wine amid vineyards.
  • Deplar FarmHotelHofsós, IcelandFormer farm on Troll Peninsula for quiet contemplation.
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 24, 2025

The Most Romantic Couples Cruises to Book for 2026

Stroll cobblestoned streets in Europe or drink Champagne on pink-sand beaches on these romantic sailings.

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  • Princess CruisesPlaceMediterranean, United Statesoffers balcony dining, spa, movies, adults-only space
  • EphesusHotelKusadasi, Turkeyguided walks through ancient ruins are manageable and engaging
  • Celebrity CruisesPlaceCaribbean, United Statesoffers Infinite Veranda staterooms, specialty dining, SEA Thermal Suite
  • Quark ExpeditionsPlaceAntarctic, Antarcticaprogramed around shared daily exploration, Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters
  • Regent Seven Seas CruisesPlaceMediterranean, United Statesall-inclusive structure covers excursions, dining, and beverages
  • CunardPlaceMediterranean, United Statesoffers formal evenings, live music, ballroom dancing, afternoon tea
  • Queen VictoriaPlaceMediterranean, United Statesvisits Spanish ports such as Messina and Barcelona
  • AzamaraPlaceSpainemphasizes longer stays and overnights in ports
  • Viking River CruisesPlaceDanube, Austriasailing along the Danube through Vienna, Budapest, and Passau
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

The Best Ski Resorts in Europe: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

The places inspiring your return to travel, from remote mountain towns to aprés hotspots.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

7 Vienna Airbnbs We're Bookmarking for Future Visits

From vintage furniture to a courtyard terrace, there's a lot to look forward to at these rentals.

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  • NeubauNeighborhoodVienna's creative quarter
  • BeethovenRestaurantWir verwöhnen Sie mit Wiener Küche, ungarische Schmankerln, und Saisonspezialitäten.
  • OttakringNeighborhoodrustic home in this area
  • DanubeSightminimal apartment off this river
  • LeopoldstadtNeighborhoodclassic stay in this area
  • MozartSight
  • AirbnbHotel
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AfarApr 3, 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...

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  • Cape GraceHotelCape Town, South AfricaHandsome lobby lounge with geometric chandeliers.
  • Palazzo TalìaHotelRome, ItalyGrand common spaces, modern furnishings.
  • PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesAwe-inspiring facade, impressive sustainability program.
  • Corinthia Grand Hotel AstoriaHotelBrussels, BelgiumElegant restoration of a historic grand dame.
  • Palais RoyalAttractionBrussels, BelgiumMulticourse, Japanese-inflected tasting menus.
  • Le Petit Bon BonRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumUpdates comforting Belgian classics.
  • Dar Tantora The House HotelHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaStylish pool with views out over a date palm oasis.
  • JoontosRestaurantAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUses ingredients from the date palm oasis.
  • Dusit ThaniHotelBangkok, ThailandLarger, modernized guest rooms with park views.
  • Four Seasons Hotel OsakaHotelOsaka, JapanPilgrimage-worthy restaurants, rooms evoke an urban ryokan.
  • GensuiHotelOsaka, JapanCity's first urban ryokan with 21 rooms.
  • Jiang Nan ChunRestaurantOsaka, JapanCantonese restaurant serving dim sum at lunchtime.
  • Sushi L’Abysse OsakaRestaurantOsaka, JapanPairs French bites with unique sushi twists.
  • Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelNice, FranceMinimalist decor in a 17th-century space, pool overlooks sea.
  • Janu TokyoHotelTokyo, JapanMore relaxed take on luxury, unique perks.
  • Kibale LodgeHotelKasenda, UgandaAccess to primate tourism, feel-good nonprofit attached.
  • Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, LondonHotelLondon, United KingdomDramatic interiors, statement art, see-and-be-seen F&B.
  • One&Only One Za’abeelHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesCool new building with restaurants and bars.
  • Stellar JayRestaurantDenver, United StatesRooftop restaurant with a wall covered in dried leaves.
  • Raffles JaipurHotelJaipur, IndiaPersonalized service, ornate interiors nod to historic structures.
  • Regent Santa Monica BeachHotelSanta Monica, United StatesUnbeatable location across from beach, destination dining.
  • Orla by Michael MinaRestaurantSanta Monica, United StatesDraws on chef's Egyptian heritage.
  • Rosewood Schloss FuschlHotelHof bei Salzburg, AustriaMix of traditional and contemporary art, Alpine activities.
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National GeographicFeb 10, 2025

Why Slovenia is Europe’s best-kept secret for hikers

Europe has long been a popular vacation destination, be it for a steamy summer vacation or a Christmas market train journey. For hiking enthusiasts, Europe offers a seemingly endless bounty of ...

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  • Camino de SantiagoTrailSantiago de Compostela, SpainLong-distance hiking pilgrimage route
  • Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaCave system near Predjama Castle, accessible by train
  • Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaIconic Slovenian destination with short, easy hikes
  • MadeiraSightFunchal, PortugalIsland known for gentle levada walks
  • Triglav National ParkSightBled, SloveniaSlovenia's only national park, home to challenging routes
  • TriglavHotelBled, SloveniaSlovenia's highest peak, a technical hike
  • Triglavski Dom na KredariciHotelBled, SloveniaSlovenia's highest mountain lodge for overnight stays
  • Alpe-Adria TrailTrailVillach, Austria460-mile trail traversing Slovenia, Austria, and Italy
  • Soča ValleyNeighborhoodBovec, SloveniaFairytale-like forests in the Slovenian section of Alpe-Adria Trail
  • Skocjanske JameSightDivača, SloveniaUNESCO World Heritage cave system with underground paths
  • Reka RiverSightDivača, SloveniaRiver crossed by a bridge within Skocjan Caves
  • Predjama CastleSightPostojna, SloveniaMedieval castle set into a cliff near Postojna Cave
  • Trail of TrappistsTrailVipava Valley, SloveniaExplores old wine transport routes
  • Walk of PeaceTrailNova Gorica, Slovenia67-mile stretch with war remnants between Alps and Adriatic
  • Kobarid Historic TrailTrailKobarid, SloveniaTrail with forests, waterfalls, and WWI bunker remnants
  • Kobarid MuseumMuseumKobarid, SloveniaWWI-focused museum on the Kobarid Historic Trail
  • Velika PlaninaSightKamnik, SloveniaMountain plateau with herdsmen huts, accessible by cable car
  • Rupnik LineSightLjubljana, Slovenia
  • Soča FrontlineSightBovec, Slovenia
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National GeographicMay 2, 2023

Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes

Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...

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  • Schwarzes CaféPubBerlin, GermanyOpen 24 hours, popular for breakfasts.
  • Café SacherCaféVienna, AustriaFamous for its original Sachertorte chocolate cake.
  • Café de la PaixRestaurantParis, FranceHistoric site with gold columns and frescoes.
  • Sally Lunn'sRestaurantBath, United KingdomServes Bath buns in one of the oldest houses.
  • Pastéis de BelémRestaurantLisbon, PortugalSells 20,000 pastéis de nata daily.
  • Bewley's Grafton StreetCaféDublin, IrelandShop Bewley's tea & coffee online and enjoy sustainable Fairtrade products roasted locally in Ireland.
  • Antico Caffe GrecoRestaurantRome, ItalyRome's oldest coffee shop, decorated with paintings.
  • Caffè FlorianCaféVenice, ItalyWorld's oldest operating coffee house.
  • Cafe PushkinRestaurantMoscow, RussiaRestaurant with 19th-century Russian aristocrat's home decor.
  • Grand CafeRestaurantOslo, NorwayMural depicts Munch and Ibsen.
  • Mackintosh at The WillowCaféGlasgow, United KingdomOnly remaining tea room by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
  • Kavarna SlaviaCaféPrague, CzechiaOffers views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
  • Cafe GijónCaféMadrid, SpainMeeting point for writers and artists.
  • Café AméricainCaféAmsterdam, The NetherlandsClassic art deco interiors with Tiffany lamps.
  • Café GerbeaudCaféBudapest, HungaryOne of Budapest's best patisseries.
  • Cafe MajesticRestaurantPorto, PortugalCurving marble facade with cherub sculptures.
  • Café CentralCaféVienna, AustriaViennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.
  • Cafe ProcopeRestaurantParis, FranceCredited with popularising cafe culture in France.
  • New York CafeCaféBudapest, HungaryOpulent space restored with gold leaf and murals.
  • Conditori La GlaceBakeryCopenhagen, DenmarkOldest pastry shop in Copenhagen.
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National GeographicAug 4, 2017

Hiroshima Tourism Is More Popular Than Ever

In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japan surrendered soon after, and World War II was over within a month. Never before had such a ...

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