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The 18 most beautiful places in Europe – including Germany!

According to "Time Out", the Alcázar of Seville is one of the most beautiful places in Europe
According to "Time Out", the Alcázar of Seville is one of the most beautiful places in Europe Photo: Getty Images

October 25, 2024, 7:22 am | Read time: 4 minutes

Beauty as far as the eye can see: In many ways, we Europeans are lucky to live on such a diverse continent. The editors of “Time Out” have now put together 18 places in which Europe shows its particularly beautiful side.

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From fjords and icy landscapes in the north to picturesque seascapes and mountain scenery in the center and endless beaches in the south – there are countless places in Europe that show just how beautiful this continent is. The authors of the renowned “Time Out” magazine, who are spread around the globe, have now compiled their 18 personal favorites. The selection could hardly be more diverse. TRAVELBOOK shows the complete list of the most beautiful places in Europe and presents a particularly beautiful selection of places.

Fjords and seclusion in the north

The UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, the picturesque towns of Stavanger and Bergen: anyone who has been there knows why the fjords of Norway are among the most beautiful places in Europe and therefore also among the absolute favorites of the authors of “Time Out”. However, the authors also mention that this idyll can only be fully enjoyed at certain times due to the numerous cruise ships that dock there.

Auch der Geirangerfjord in Norwegen konnte die Autoren begeistern
The authors were also impressed by the Geirangerfjord in Norway

But there is also a tip for anyone who wants to experience the original Northern Europe: the remote Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland. If you want to feel like you’re at the end of the world, this is the place for you. The journey from Reykjavík takes more than three hours by car, plus the ferry crossing. The reward is impressive cliff landscapes – and plenty of peace and quiet.

Die isländischen Westmännerinseln sind einer der abgelegensten Orte Europas
Iceland’s Westman Islands are one of the most remote places in Europe

Unique atmosphere in southern metropolises

Probably the most impressive building on the list is in Seville, Spain. The medieval royal palace Alcázar (large picture above) seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale. It was unmistakably built during the Moorish period in the 11th century. With its detailed ceramic work and ornamentation, it is no wonder that it has already served as a backdrop for films and series. This includes “Game of Thrones”.

Ein Geheimtipp ist der Jardim do Morro in Porto nicht – die Aussicht zum Sonnenuntergang trotzdem Atemberaubend
The Jardim do Morro in Porto is no hidden gem – but the view at sunset is still breathtaking

Another tip from the “Time Out” authors is also located in a popular tourist destination on the Iberian Peninsula. The Jardim do Morro in Porto is no longer a hidden gem, as it is centrally located on a hill in the middle of the city. But that is precisely what makes it one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Nowhere else is it more beautiful to watch the sky change color as the sun sets behind the Douro River.

Italy represented twice

Die Trulli-Häuser sind eine der größten Attraktionen Apuliens
The trulli houses are one of Puglia’s biggest attractions

When it comes to the most beautiful places in Europe, Italy is of course a must. The diverse country was able to place itself twice among the 18 favorites of the “Time Out” authors. The country’s particularly beautiful places include the Isla del Giglio in Tuscany and the famous “Smurf village” of Alberobello in Apulia.

One of the most beautiful places in Europe is in Germany

Der Schlachtensee liegt vor den Toren Berlins
The lake Schlachtensee is just outside Berlin

According to the “Time Out” editorial team, Germany is also home to one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Unsurprisingly, it is a picturesque lake. But quite unexpectedly, it was not one of the numerous world-famous lakes in southern Germany that captured the authors’ hearts – but the lake Schlachtensee just outside Berlin. Right on the doorstep of our capital, it offers the perfect destination for anyone who needs a break from Berlin’s lively “poor but sexy” culture.

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The 18 most beautiful places in Europe according to “Time Out”

  1. Norwegian Fjords, Norway
  2. Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  3. Xerokambos beach, Greece
  4. Alberta Street, Riga, Latvia
  5. Lake Bled, Slovenia
  6. Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
  7. Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland
  8. Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
  9. Zermatt, Switzerland
  10. Dune of Pilat, France
  11. Motovun, Croatia
  12. Arrochar Alps, Scotland
  13. Gospa od Škrpjela, Montenegro
  14. Winter garden in the Glyptoteket, Copenhagen, Denmark
  15. Wilderness Road, Lapland, Sweden
  16. Schlachtensee, Germany
  17. Isola del Giglio, Tuscany, Italy
  18. Jardim do Morro, Porto, Portugal

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of TRAVELBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@petbook.de.

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