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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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  • SchwarzwaldhochstrasseTrailroad through 1000-sq-km Black Forest National Park
  • Elsewhere
  • 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
  • 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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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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  • Konus cardPlaceIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
  • MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
  • AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria
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