40 Places In Europe You Need To Visit In Your Lifetime

Europe is home to some of the world’s most enchanting and beautiful destinations, which are must-visits for every traveler. From the historic city of Rome to the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Europe offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to every taste. The continent is also a hub of art, culture, and history, with cities like Paris and Barcelona epitomizing European sophistication. Whether you’re a foodie, a nature lover, or a history buff, Europe has something to offer everyone. So, pack your bags and get ready to explore the beautiful continent of Europe and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We’ve created the ultimate bucket list of travel destinations in Europe.

From biking along the canals of Amsterdam to tasting Chianti in Italy’s Tuscany region, here are 40 things you need to do in Europe in your lifetime.

01. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, in southern France.

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02. Hit the slopes at Innsbruck, a breathtaking ski resort in the mountains of Austria.

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03. Dance to house music at an underground nightclub in Berlin, like Tresor.

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04. Hug the cliffs while driving along the Amalfi Coast in Italy and visit the charming towns of Positano, Ravello, and Salerno.

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05. Pass a day in Copenhagen, Denmark’s beautiful Tivoli Gardens and amusement park.

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06. Walk across the 612-year-old Charles Bridge in Prague, the Czech Republic.

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07. Snap a photo of the Azure Window, a natural limestone arch on the Maltese island of Gozo.

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08. Snap a photo of the Azure Window, a natural limestone arch on the Maltese island of Gozo. Stay up all night partying on the Spanish island of Ibiza.

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09. Test your speed on Germany’s famous autobahn.

10. Take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea from the Greek island of Santorini.

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11. Play a hand of blackjack at the Casino de Monaco in Monte Carlo.

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12. Hear the roar of Jägala Falls in Estonia, called “the Niagara Falls of the Baltics.”

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13. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

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14. Lounge on the stunning beaches of Lagos, in Portugal.

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15. Bike alongside the canals of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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16. Stroll the historic fortified city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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17. Seek Botticelli’s masterpieces, “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera,” inside Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.

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18. Play a round at Ballybunion, one of Ireland’s most iconic golf courses.

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19. Marvel at the Moorish architecture and tranquil gardens of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.

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20. Smell the tulips at Keukenhof, a vast Lisse, Netherlands flower garden.

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21. Catch a show at Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest arts festival.

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22. Test your limits and peer out from the edge of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.

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23. Explore the ruins of Rome’s stately Colosseum and imagine the gladiator fights that once packed the arena.

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24. Sip on a cocktail in a glass made entirely of ice at the ICEBAR, a bar inside Sweden’s ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi.

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25. Stroll through fragrant lavender fields in Provence, France.

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26. Marvel at the treasures and artifacts inside London’s British Museum, which is accessible to the public (as is almost every other major museum in London).

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27. Have a beer in the beautiful Market Square of Krakow, Poland.

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28. Go canyoning in Interlaken, Switzerland: rappel, raft, and jump through waterfalls.

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29. Take a gondola ride through the winding canals of Venice, Italy.

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30. Gaze at the Aurora Borealis from Lapland, in northern Finland.

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31. Drive through the Scottish Highlands and admire the gorgeous hilly terrain.

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32. Take a dip in a thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary.

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33. Skip the lines at the Eiffel Tower and take in the view of Paris from the top of the stairs at the Sacre-Couer in Montmartre.

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34. Explore the Eden Project, a pair of giant biomes in Cornwall, England, that house thousands of plant species worldwide.

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35. Straddle two continents on a boat tour along the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

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36. Recount the tale of Dracula in Sighisoara, the Romanian town where real-life inspiration Vlad the Impaler was born.

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37. Cruise Norway’s imposing fjords, created by eroding glaciers.

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38. Watch the sunset at Stonehenge in southern England.

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39. Find solace at the Rila Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

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40. Admire the incredibly detailed facade of the Sagrada Família, a church in Barcelona, Spain, designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudí and has been under construction since 1882.

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