As countries around are slowly starting to open up borders and relaxations happening at phased levels owing to the outbreak of one of the worst pandemics in the history of mankind viz. the COVID-19, strain after strains of the virus has ended up in flights going out of operation, hotels, cafes and restaurants mostly remaining closed. As people crave to travel and step outdoors, travelling to Europe is still a nightmare for many.  Be what may come in future, we have compiled some of the best places to visit in Europe for you to make an informed decision before travelling to any of the European countries.

Best places to visit in Europe

This blog will essentially cover top places to visit in Europe, things to do in Europe and the best holiday destination in Europe, all hidden gems, and even the not-so-familiar sustainable tourism destinations, yet must-see places in Europe. So, if you ask us what’s the best time to visit Europe, let’s tell you that today is the perfect day to plan your next trip to Europe.

Ljubljana, Slovenia:

Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia, a green country. It is characterized by expanses of land on either side of the river with its quaint bridges, and the central market alludes its unique appearance to Jože Plečnik, the world-famous architect. The city of Ljubljana, popularly dubbed as the “city of thousand events”, is enveloped by parks and protected nature areas.

If you’re a lover of culture, entertainment, arts and nature, then Ljubljana is the place to be. Besides being a living model of environmental planning, Ljubljana is a totally pedestrian historic centre. A mix of vibrant history and natural culture with tradition, authentic charm, and multifarious city life has put Ljubljana right at the top of the best holiday destinations in Europe.

Marbella, Spain

For over 60 years, Marbella has rivalled other must-see places in Europe as the go-to tourist destination for the elite class. From its sparkling shores to its quaint Old Town, several touring destinations of Marbella have been a regular feature on calendars, blowups and screensavers. Don’t miss out on the Michelin-starred hotels and restaurants and partying in the glitzy, raucous nightclubs of Marbella 24 x7. Whether you want to enjoy the dazzling, brassy Mediterranean sun along the Costa del Sol; stroll Marbella’s earliest quarter, the town’s cynosure of attraction; admire this little yet brilliant display of Latin American art and witness the engravings done by Spain’s major artists at the Museo del Grabado Español or, more popularly, the Spanish Engraving Museum.

Oradea, Romania

Oradea is a hidden gem of Romania and one of the best places to go in Europe. In spite of being one of the biggest cities and a major touring destination in Transylvania and having a high level of economic, administrative and commercial significance, it’s more than often not overlooked by tourists compared to other cities in Transylvania such as Sighisoara, Sibiu, Brasov or Cluj-Napoca. The city is surprisingly a nice stopover if you’re travelling to Romania from Hungary, or for that matter leaving Hungary. 

The city is a combination of a good location and salubrious climate with exotic architecture from the erstwhile Austro-Hungarian Empire, with a romantic mix of the Romanian and Hungarian traditions. The city has undergone cultural transformations over several centuries, yet maintaining the Romanian-Hungarian cultures which is visibly present everywhere in the city, lending a delightful old-world charm comprising lovely architecture, yet modern and trendy in other ways. The top ten destinations in Oradea include Criș Land Museum, Orthodox Synagogue, Sinagoga Neologă Zion, State Theatre, Ady Endre Museum, Black Eagle Passage, Moon Church, the Oradea Fortress, Roman-Catholic Basilica, Baroque Palace, among others.

Leuven, Belgium

Leuven (Louvain in French) in Belgium is an ancient city popularly known for brewing activities and the oldest university town in Flanders. During term time and even during the vacations, no less than 25,0000 students from all over create an animated and upbeat environment. The picturesque hub is so small such that you can complete the day trip in a single day, but unique pubs and dining with great experience can keep you engaged for weeks.

Some of the top touring attractions in the city of Leuven include St. Peter’s Church, City Hall, Groot Begijnhof, Leuven Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, M-Museum Leuven, Naamsestraat, Oude Markt, Kessel-Lo, Abbey Park and Chateau de Merode. 

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Nijmegen, a fortified city and the oldest city of Holland, will take the timeline back to Roman times. The city is dotted by historic forts and buildings and plazas that are several centuries old. Nijmegan is home to the Lange Hezelstraat, one of the oldest shopping streets of Holland, making it one of the best places to visit in Europe.

Nijmegen, friendly and congenial, is absolutely one of the best places to visit in Europe. Not only does it boast of the Roman legacy, being one of its strongholds and administrative and commercial centres, but the city is also full of animated squares, numerous hotels, restaurants, pleasant cafes, shopping streets and parks for you to make the most of.  Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Nijmegen are muZIEum, Grote Markt, Lange Hezelstraat, Kronenburgerpark, Valkhof Park, Stevenskerk, de Bastei, Velorama National Bicycle Museum, Museum Het Valkhof, Goffertpark, Speeltuin de Leemkuil, et al.

Lahti,  Finland

The region of Lahiti is an awarding-winning tourist destination as the ‘best place to visit in Europe in 2022, by the European Best Destination travel site. Lahti is the foremost real lakeside city visible from Helsinki, the capital city of Finland, and Lake Vesijärvi forms the major waterbody to the southernmost part of Lakeland Finland. Lahti, rated by CNN Travel as one of the best touring destinations, is located 100km northeast of the city of Helsinki and, as a green destination, is a model city in every sense. The eighth-largest city of Finland, Lahti, is full of lovely parks, reserves and forests, provides tourists with fabulous hiring trails and observation points. 

Don’t miss out on vising the most popular travel destinations of Lahiti such as Salpausselkä Geopark, Motorcycle Museum of Finland, Sibelius Hall, Lahti Sports Center, Lahti Harbor, Lahti Ski Museum, Laune Central Park, Pikku Vesijärvi, Ristinkirkko, Apulandia, Lahdessa on talvella lunta, Lanupuisto, just to name a few.