European Travel Destinations

We’ve been living in Europe since 2017 and have spent the last few years exploring cities, beaches and small towns across the continent with a teen and a dog. These European travel guides come from real trips, with practical advice, hotel tips and the places we’d actually go back to again. If you’re planning a family trip, a holiday getaway or a longer stay in Europe, you’ll find the destinations that worked best for us.

Explore Europe’s Best Travel Destinations By Region

Here’s how we break down our European travel destinations to make planning easier.

Western Europe

France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are where we spend most of our time. These countries are easy to travel through, great with teens and full of day trips, train routes and small towns worth slowing down for.

Southern Europe

Italy, Croatia and the Mediterranean coast offer warm weather, coastal cities, island ferries and relaxed travel days. These are the places we return to for food, beaches and road trips that never disappoint.

Northern Europe

Denmark, Finland and the Nordic region deliver clean design, cozy cities, modern museums and some of the easiest public transport in Europe. Great for families, winter trips and kids who want something a little different.

Central Europe

Austria and the Czech Republic mix historic old towns with mountain scenery, Christmas markets and easy rail connections. These destinations are perfect for shorter itineraries and holiday travel.

Browse by Country

  • Austria Travel Guide – European Travel Destinations
  • Grand Place square with historic guildhalls in Brussels, Belgium
  • View of Dubrovnik old town and the Adriatic Sea in Croatia
  • Church of Our Lady before Týn in Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Colorful Nyhavn harbor with boats in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Dog sled team in snowy forest in Finland
  • France travel guide – European travel destinations
  • Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany
  • Black sand beach and sea cliffs at Vik, Iceland
  • Florence Cathedral dome (Duomo) in Florence, Italy
  • Traditional windmill and tulip fields in the Netherlands
  • Lake Bled with church on island and mountains in Slovenia
  • Matterhorn mountain peak above alpine village in Switzerland

Europe has endless places to explore, from famous capitals to small coastal towns and mountain villages. We’ve gathered the destinations that worked best for us after years of traveling across the continent. Each guide highlights where to go, what to see and the kinds of trips each country is best for. It’s an easy way to compare regions, plan future city breaks or find new ideas for family travel.

Looking for more ideas? We’re always adding new places as we travel. Check back for updates or head to our podcast, The Getawayz, for more stories from the road.