The most beautiful areas of Europe

The best of the regions of Europe

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The most beautiful areas of Europe
Updated: 19.06.2019
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Although Europe is one of the smallest continents, but also because of the diversity of landscapes one of the most beautiful. You will find here not only amazing mountains, stunning coasts and some of the best beaches in the world

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Lofoten

The most beautiful area of Norway

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Lofoten are located in the north of Norway. It consists of about 80 islands and is literally a magnet for photographers and tourists. Nature is really beautiful here. Directly from the sea there are several hundred meters high mountains with steep walls. The charm creates picturesque fishing villages. The tourist center is the town of Reine. continue reading

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The fjords of West Norway

A beautiful remnant of the Ice Age

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One of the most beautiful areas of the world is the monumental area of the fjords in the west of Norway. Around the city of Stavanger in the south to the Trondheim in the north, the whole Norwegian coast is crowded with a huge number of fjords. Here you will find stunning rock walls, glaciers, mountain lakes and scenic roads. There is also the most famous natural site of Norway – Geirangerfjord continue reading

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Dolomites

The most beautiful area of Italy

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| Altitude: 3 343 m / 10 968 ft

The Dolomites are amazing mountains in the north of Italy. You will not find a continuous ridge here, but individual massifs are like strongholds from the surrounding countryside. The Dolomites are famous for their rock towers, of which the most famous are the Tri Cime. Beneath the massifs, fairy meadows and villages are spread out. This mountain range is not just a paradise for tourists, but also for cyclists and devotees of via ferrata. continue reading

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Bernese Alps

Europe's most picturesque mountain range

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| Altitude: 4 274 m / 14 022 ft

The Bernese Alps is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. There are famous mountains such as Eiger or Jungfrau. Aletschgletscher glacier is the longest in Europe with its 26 kilometers. The glacial valley at Lauterbrunnen with several waterfalls is really impressive. In addition, there are amazing meadows with a wide range of hiking trails under the massive glacied peaks . continue reading

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Wallis Alps

The most mountainous region of Switzerland

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| Altitude: 4 634 m / 15 203 ft

The Wallis Alps have the highest average height in Europe. The highest peak of the Wallis Alps is the Dufourspitze (4,634m above sea level) in the Monte Rosa Massif. It is after Mont Blanc the second highest mountain in Europe. The biggest attraction here, however Matterhorn (4,478m asl), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. continue reading

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Mont Blanc Massif

The most beautiful area of France

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| Altitude: 4 808 m / 15 774 ft

The Mont Blanc massif is the highest part of the Alps, spread over the territories of three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Interesting is not only with the highest mountain in Europe – Mont Blanc (4,808m asl), but also with the beautiful Aiguilles rocks and massive glaciers. The magnificent trek of the Tour du Mont Blanc is all around the mountain range. There is also a great cableway to the top of Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m above sea level) continue reading

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Plitvice Lakes

The most famous lakes of Europe

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| Altitude: 523 m / 1 716 ft

Plitvice Lakes are the most famous national park in Croatia. You will find here beautiful lakes, wonderful waterfalls and overall scenic surrounding countryside. continue reading

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České Švýcarsko and Labské pískovce

The most beautiful region of the Czech Republic

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Area loved by photographers and tourists surrounding the Elbe canyon at the border with Germany. You will find here the most famous rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána. The whole area occupies the Děčín Highlands and falls into the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area and the National Park České Švýcarsko. continue reading

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Rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar

The most beautiful region of Iceland

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| Altitude: 662 m / 2 172 ft

The Landmannalaugar is the second largest geothermal area in Iceland. The main access road is the F225 road, but only for off-road vehicles. The surrounding obsidian and rhyolite peaks are colored with many orange, green and gray belts. There are several hiking trails and a well-known four-day trek to Thorsmörk. continue reading

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Broumovsko

The breathtaking rock towns and table mountains

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The picturesque area of Broumovska was famous mainly for the fairytale rock town of Adrspach-Teplice Rocks. You will also find nice table mountains such as Ostaš and other rocky towns. continue reading

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Julian Alps

The highest mountains in Slovenia

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| Altitude: 2 587 m / 8 488 ft

The Julian Alps are largely located in Slovenia and the rest are in Italy. The highest mountain of this mountain range is Triglav (2,863 m above sea level). The mountain range is of limestone origin. Julian Alps is part of the Triglav National Park and since 2003 has been registered with UNESCO. From a historical point of view, the Julian Alps are known for the bloody struggles of the 1st World War on the Soča River, nicknamed the Bloody River where it fell or wounded to 2 million soldiers. continue reading

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Ortles

The beautiful mountains of the Eastern Alps

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| Altitude: 3 905 m / 12 812 ft

Ortles is the second highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Ortler (3,905m asl), followed by nearly one hundred of three thousanders. You will also find the largest glacier of the East Alps – Ghiaciao dei Forni. Most of this mountain range is situated in the Stelvio National Park. The most famous road of the entire Alps lead across the Stelvio pass continue reading

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High Tauern

The highest Austrian mountains

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| Altitude: 3 798 m / 12 461 ft

The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading

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Skaftafell National Park

Paradiese of Glaciers

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| Altitude: 502 m / 1 647 ft

The Skaftafell National Park is bordered by the Öræfajökull glacier from the east and Skeiðarárjökull from the west. 1,700 km2 of desolate, low-lying sandurs and higher-lying slopes dotted with wild flowers, alternating sharp mountain ridges and, of course, glaciers. The most accessible part of the park is the Skaftafellsheiði, a plateau protruding between the Skaftafellsjökull glaciers and Morsárjökull, lining the beautiful valley. continue reading

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Prokletije

The highest mountains of the Dinaric Mountains

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Prokletije is located on the border of Albania and Montenegro. It is the highest and wildest part of the Dinaric Mountains. This mountain range is nicknamed the Albanian Alps. The highest peak is Maja e Jezercës (2,694 m asl). This mountain range does not have a complete ridge, it is essentially a system of distinctive massifs continue reading

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Lipari Islands

Islands marked by fire

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The Aegean islands (Lipari Islands) are located north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. There are situated on the connection between Etna and Vesuvius. They are actually the tops of submarine volcanoes rising above the see. It is a total of seven islands – Lipari (the largest), Salina, Vulcano (famous name), Stromboli (famous active volcano), Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea continue reading

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Malá Fatra

Range with the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia

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| Altitude: 1 709 m / 5 607 ft

Malá Fatra is the fourth highest mountain range in Slovakia and one of the most visited. The highest peak is Velký Kriváň (1,709 m asl), but the real symbol of this mountain range is the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia – Velký Rozsutec (1,610 m above sea level). The most popular hiking trail is, of course, a main ridge and then a wandering through local gorges such as Jánošíkove diery. continue reading

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The High Tatras

The smallest high mountains in the world

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| Altitude: 2 654 m / 8 707 ft

The highest slovak mountains – the High Tatras are the biggest tourist and climbing attraction all over the country. Their main 26 km long ridge practically does not fall below 2,000 meters above sea level. The highest peak – Gerlach (2655 m asl) is also the highest peak over the Carpathians. The main attractions are beautiful panoramas, mountain lakes, nice waterfalls and also local antelope – chamois. continue reading

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Veľká Fatra

Infinite meadows

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| Altitude: 1 596 m / 5 236 ft

The National Park of Veľká Fatra is one of the dominants of Slovakia, which is covered by a large number of hiking trails. The mountain is typical mainly due to the mountain meadows. The mountain scenery is also underlined by typical beech and spruce forests with typical relief forms that form the mountain range. continue reading

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Salzkammergut

A beautiful area of lakes and limestone mountains

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The Salzkammergut is a beautiful area with many lakes and picturesque villages and towns. Lush limestone massifs are directly above the lakes. The whole area is ideal for hiking, cycling and water recreation. continue reading

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Causeway Coast

The most beautiful coast of Ireland

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The most beautiful and well-known part of the Irish coast is located in the northeast of the island between Londonderry and Belfast. You will find here the most famous natural attraction of Ireland – Giant's Causeway. It is an area of beautiful beaches and cliffs. continue reading

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Slovak Paradise

Area full of beautiful gorges

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The Slovak Paradise is one of the world's unique regions due to the large number of wild gorges, which are accessible to the general public thanks to the ladders. You will also find a number of nice waterfalls and views of the High Tatras continue reading

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Saxon Switzerland

The most beautiful area of Germany

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| Altitude: 173 m / 568 ft

Saxon Switzerland is located in the east of Germany at the Czech border and connects to the area of N.P. České Švýcarsko and Labské Pískovce. There are many natural, spa and cultural monuments, such as the largest fortress in Europe, built by King Václav I continue reading

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Ötztal Alps

Mountains with the most glaciers in Austria

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| Altitude: 3 768 m / 12 362 ft

Ötztal Alps are among the most beautiful mountains in Austria. Mainly due to the massive glaciation (the largest in the entire Eastern Alps) and hundreds of threethousands peaks. Centre of the Austrian part of mountains are three long valleys Kaunertal, Pitztal and Oetztal,which is with its sixty seven kilometers in length the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for tourists from early spring to autumn and for skiers in winter. Also the highest mountain in Tyrol – Wildspitze lies here. Picturesque villages, herds of cows and lots of waterfalls give Ötztal Alps unmistakable charm.  continue reading

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Durmitor

The highest mountains of Montenegro

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Durmitor is not only the most famous mountain range of Montenegro, but also a national park registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The highest peak is Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m asl). The mountain range is from limestone with many caves and chasms. You will find beautiful lakes outside the mountains and near the massive canyons of the Tara and Piva Rivers continue reading

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Jotunheimen

Norway's highest mountain range

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Jotunheimen is a large mountain area in the southern part of Norway. The highest mountain is Galdhøpiggen (2 469 m asl). There are dozens of peaks of two thousand meters above sea level. There are many hiking trails in the area continue reading

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Czech Paradise

Rock town all around

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Fabulously looking rock towns with high sandstone towers and wild gorges, ancient tertiary volcanoes with basalt quarries, nice ponds, folk architecture and beautiful views of the highest Czech mountains – Giant mountains. All this can be found in this picturesque part of the Czech Republic. The area is riddled with countless number of hiking trails and roads suitable for cycling. continue reading

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Făgăraș

The highest Romanian mountain range

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The Fagaras Mountains (Munții Făgăraș) is the largest mountain range in Romania. Its main ridge is about 70 kilometers long and is 60 kilometers long, practically does not fall below 2000 meters above sea level.there is also the highest mountain in Romania – Moldoveanu (2,544m asl). The locals calls Fagaras „Rain Mountains“, which is absolutely accurate. The massive mountain wall captures large amounts of moisture and the mountain range is very rich in rain fall continue reading

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Tuscany

Famous area of vineyards and ancient towns

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Tuscany is an iconic area in Central Italy. The capital is the famous Renaissance Florence. You will find here many other architectural gems such as village palaces and villas. Tuscany is very photogenic landscape with lonely cypresses and vineyards. Tuscany is an area you love continue reading

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Dachstein

The most famous limestone massif in Austria

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The Dachstein massif, with the highest peak of the Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m above sea level), is the most famous limestone massif in Austria, though not the highest. At the top of the massif there is still a small glacier. From the south, you can make your trip a bit easier by using the lift to Hunerkogel. From the north, the way to the top is very long and tiring. continue reading

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