Let your eyes be fooled by the fake perspective trompe l’oeil choir, one of the first in the history of art, in this impressive 15th century chapel. Read more.
The birthplace of saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax and Nobel Peace Prize winner Georges Pire, this river city and its surroundings more than live up to the moniker “Valleys of fortresses and castles”. Read more.
Impressive memorial for American soldiers killed in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge 1944-45. Legendary General George S. Patton himself is buried here, even though he survived the battle and passed later. Read more.
While the rebuilt 13th century fort is impressive in itself, what sets it apart is the legacy one of its former employees: 1785-1798, Casanova, by then a librarian, wrote his infamous memoirs here. Read more.
Home of the Sorbs, a Slavic minority living in Germany and Poland, the Spreewald is a UNESCO biosphere reserve made of wetlands and pine forests, criss-crossed by more than 200 small channels. Read more.
Ever seen a live bison? No? Just trek into the wild and meet one! Leave the stressful life behind for a while and breathe in the pure air of one of the last remnants of ancient woodland in Europe. Read more.
Several hundred stone circles mark tombs in this impressive late Iron Age Viking era burial site. Be sure to visit the museum to learn more about the region and the daily life of Vikings. Read more.
The world’s only prehistoric underground temple, its position on the UNESCO world heritage list is a given. But be sure to book a visit before coming: only 60 people are allowed down here per day. Read more.
A UNESCO world heritage since 1995, besides sun the small city of Visby offers visitors winding cobblestone streets, church ruins – and of course the famous 13th century city wall is a must. Read more.
A place of true natural beauty and a favourite of hikers, be sure to come here in the summer as it gets very cold and some years the lakes can be frozen for as long as October till June. Read more.
Previously used as a hideout for pirates, this island’s unique flora and fauna has earned Lundy the honour of England's first statutory Marine Nature Reserve and first Marine Conservation Zone. Read more.
Escape the city of Vilnius and explore Kernavė - the first capital of Lithuania and on the UNESCO world heritage list since 2004 - and enjoy its unique hill forts and impressive views. Read more.
In middle of the Atlantic in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores you'll find Lagoa das Sete Cidades: a twin-lake in a crater of a volcano that stands out for the different colours of its waters. Read more.
Crystalline water and clear sand, in the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Platja d'Aiguablava is a treasure to discover if you are looking for a small beach in calm but charming surroundings. Read more.
Rent a bike and discover Estonia’s 4th biggest island: Celtic crosses in the cemetery, Viking remnants – the island is even said to be named after a Viking - coastal grasslands, bays and lagoons. Read more.
A world in itself, ruled by ebb and flood, by sand and water, added to the World Heritage List in 2009. Explore the many ways of visiting: hiking, biking, by boat or, for the adventurous: mud-walking! Read more.
16 km long, 300 meters deep and – in the narrowest part – only 4 meters wide, this is not just a national park but a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Read more.
Gorges, canyons and waterfalls makes this an exciting hiking path. Jánošík’s holes were of cpurse named after famed Slovak “Robin Hood” Juraj Jánošík, born not far away in the town of Terchova. Read more.
White sand, shading pine trees and 800 meter of shallow beach – 250 meter into the sea it is still only 3.5 meters deep – make this ideal for families with even young children. Read more.
This glacial lake is Slovenia’s largest permanent lake, home of the brown trout and a popular day trip destination for swimming and other water sports. Read more.
Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova: history and contemporary art combined! This cosy museum sits by the riverside of the picturesque town Turku, the former Finnish capital. Lobby café serves tasty coffee & cake! Read more.
Built on seven hills between Zselic and Kapos, Kaposvár’s art nouveau city centre is alive with festivals from spring to autumn. EU tourism project EDEN winner as a destination of excellence 2013. Read more.
“The best road in the world,” says Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson. Originally built as a strategic military route during Ceaușescu’s reign, today it attracts motorists and cyclists from all corners. Read more.
Enjoy cathedrals, churches and what is generally recognized as one of the finest collections of art nouveau buildings in Europe, in the UNESCO world heritage listed historic city centre of Riga. Read more.
Now housing a baroque costume festival and a seasonal market, this recently restored palace with its 16 hectares garden once served as home to Prince Eugene and, later, Empress Maria Theresia. Read more.
It not just the ocean view that’s impressive: you may also recognize this 13th century Brittany castle from the movie 1958 movie “Vikings”, starring Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis! Read more.
The largest town in Cavan County, the “Lakeland County” countryside famously dotted with 365 lakes – one for each day of the year – Cavan is a true hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Read more.
The highest mountains on the island. In February, if you are lucky with the weather, you can ski here AM, and swim the Mediterranean PM. A popular place for hiking year round. Read more.
