The most beautiful places in Europe
Best of nature in Europe
Check out the overview of the most beautiful places in Europe. It's an overview of beautiful natural wonders not monuments
Geiranger fjord
The most famous fjord of Norway
Geiranger fjord is one of the most visited places in Norway. From nearly vertical rocky walls, many beautiful waterfalls run right down to the fjord. The best view to the fjord is from Dalsnibba mountain. continue reading
Riffelsee
Lake with Matterhorn
Riffelsee is the lake below the famous viewpoint of Gornegrat at an altitude of 2,757m asl. In good and unclouded weather, the lake reflects the most beautiful and most famous mountain in Europe – Matterhorn. continue reading
Mountain ridge Arieiro-Ruivo
The most beautiful and highest mountain of Madeira
The mountain ridge of the highest peaks of Madeira is one of the most beautiful mountain passages you can find in the world. Hiko here is one of the most amazing experiences in Madeira. continue reading
Lauterbrunnen Valley
The most beautiful valley of Switzerland
The monumental Lauterbrunnen Valley and its surroundings are among the most beautiful places not only of Switzerland but of the whole world. Above the valley there are several hundred meters high mountain walls rise from which fall the highest waterfalls of Europe. continue reading
Verdon canyon
Grand Canyon of Europe
Verdon Canyon (Gorge du Verdon) is one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. Verdon river here carved a path in the vertical limestone walls of Provence and the Maritime Alps. This canyon is 21 km long, with a depth of up to 700 meters continue reading
Reine
The most beautiful village of Norway
The small village of Reine is considered to be the most beautiful village not only in Lofoten islands, but also of Norway. Tourists come here mainly due to the amazing surrounding mountain landscape. The view from iconic mountain Reinebringen is famous. continue reading
Dettifoss waterfall
Europe's mightiest waterfall
Waterfall Dettifoss (100 m wide, 44 m high) in river Jökulsá is most massive European waterfall. Only a few hundred meters further down the basalt columns falls the smaller Selfoss and t Dettifoss Waterfall (100 meters wide, 44 meters high) on the river Jökulsá at the deserted north of Iceland is Europe's most massive waterfall. Only a few hundred meters further down is the smaller Selfoss waterfall and two kilometers further south to look out of the Hefragilsfoss waterfall. continue reading
Grenzgletscher Glacier
A glacier from Monte Rosa
The Grenzgletscher glacier is adjacent to Gornergletscher, Zwillingsgletsher, Schwärzegletscher. Together, it is a massive group of glaciers around the Monte Rosa massif and is one of the largest in the Alps after Grosser Aletschgletscher. With the warming of the globe, however, the glaciers are also dwindling. continue reading
Masca Gorge
The most beautiful gorge in Tenerife
Masca gorge is, after ascent of Pico del Teide, most famous tourist feat that you can take on Tenerife. Here awaits descent of six hundreds vertical meters down on the beach of the same name. continue reading
Adršpašsko teplické rocks
The most beautiful rock city in the Czech Republic
Adrspach Teplice Rocks are the largest rock town in the Czech Republic. Rock towers reach a height of up to a hundred meters. Among the most prominent rocks are: Lovers, Mayor and Mayor, Sugar Hole. The viewpoint of the Great Panorama is well known. Picturesque is the Pískovna Lake or Little and Big Adršpašský Waterfall. In Teplickské skály is a popular ascent to the rock castle Střmen. continue reading
Plitvice Lakes
The most famous lakes of Europe
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
Giant's causeway
The greatest natural wonder of Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway, volcanic organ that lead to the sea. It is the largest natural and tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. In addition, there are beautiful cliffs and beaches, making it the perfect place for several hours of hiking. continue reading
Cliffs of Moher
The most massive cliffs of Ireland
Cliffs of Moher, two hundred meters high cliffs, are among the most beautiful coastal passages in Europe. The beautiful scenery is complemented by the O'Brien turret and the mighty rocking needle that hovers from the ocean – The Stack continue reading
Prospect May
The most famous Czech viewpoint on the river
The most famous and most beautiful view of the Vltava is offered by the Máj viewpoint, from where you can see the beautiful meander of the river in the former Svatojan streams. It is surprising that there is no marked tourist trail, only a footpath. If you would like to stay in the vicinity of the viewpoint and go here for sunrise or sunset, one of the options is nearby Rabyně continue reading
Krimmel waterfalls
The most spectacular waterfall in Austria
Krimmel Waterfalls is a three-stage waterfall with a total height of 380 meters. Especially in spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, it looks absolutely impressive. It is not for nothing that it is considered the biggest natural attraction in the whole of Austria. You can walk along the waterfall on a beautiful trail and enjoy all three stages to your heart's content. Due to the fact that the waterfall is located just a short distance from the town, there is a large selection of accommodation, but beware that it fills up quickly in the season. You can find a good price-performance ratio, for example, at Gästehaus Waltl . continue reading
Via Mala Gorge
A place that humbles the power of the wa
Via Mala is located near the town of Zillis. In earlier times, it served as an access road to the Alps. Her name – Via mala („The Bad Way“) – testifies to the fact that this was a very dangerous stretch of travel. The gorge is created by the Hinterrhein River, which is one of the two main tributaries of the Rhine. continue reading
Stromboli
Active stratovolcane in the Tyrrhenian S
Stromboli is a small island lying in the Tyrrhenian Sea, consisting of a volcano of the same name, still active. The island is part of the Italian Aegean Islands. The base of the volcano lies 2,100 meters below sea level, the highest point of the island is the summit of Vancori – 924 meters above sea level. continue reading
Volcano Pico de Teide
The highest mountain in Spain
The Canary Islands belong more to Africa than Europe, and although there is the highest mountain of Spain – Pico de Teide (3718 m above sea level), which for about 250 meters altitude exceeds the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula and the „mainland“ of Spain – Mulhacen (3479 m asl) . Teide volcano is absolutely dominant greatly exceeding their surroundings. Moreover, its peak lies only 13 km as the crow flies from the sea. Yet all this is only a small remnant of a giant volcano that exploded before 700,000 years ago and left her an enormous caldera diameter of fifteen kilometers, which now falls under the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. According to some calculations, could have the original volcano and ten kilometers tall and would be the world's tallest mountain. continue reading
Pravčická brána
The largest sandstone arch in Europe
Pravčická brána is one of the largest natural attractions in the Czech Republic. It is the largest sandstone arch in Europe, located in the Czech Switzerland National Park. continue reading
Súľovské Rocks
The famous Slovak rock town
Suľovské skaly is located about 20 km southwest of the town of Žilina, in Súľovské vrchy. The highest point is the peak Brada (816 m asl). There is relatively small area of rock towers, steep beams, needles, rock windows, and often bizarre holes. Probably the most famous building is the Gothic Gate. There are also two caves and the ruins of the Súľovský Castle in Souľovské skály. There are rare fauna and flora. There is a marked educational trail throughout the area. The route is not demanding continue reading
Los Gigantes cliffs
The largest cliffs of the Canary Islands
One of the great attractions of Tenerife are more than 500 meters high cliffs of Los Gigantes – Giants. The most famous views of the cliff are directly from the same name city. However, you can also go on a great hike through these beautiful cliffs. continue reading
Finstaler lake
The most beautiful dam in Austria
Lake Finstertaler is a typical mountain dam with a small hydroelectric power plant. However, it is beautifully set in the surrounding countryside, and thus it is among the most beautiful lake in Austria. continue reading
El Chorro Gorge
The most interesting gorge of Spain
El Chorro gorge is one of the most interesting and most beautiful gorges in Spain. Throughout the gorge trail leads famous Caminito del Rey, sometimes known as the path of suicide. Since 2015 is again open for tourists! continue reading
Jökulsárlón lagoon
Ice beauty
Jökulsárlón is the largest lagoon of its kind in Iceland. It was created by the melting of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. The lagoon is only 76 years old. It is filled by ice floes that have loosened from the front of the glacier. The kilometer-long river Jökulsár, the shortest river in Iceland, flows out of it. continue reading
Durdle Door
Famous rock arch on the Jurassic Coast
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the English coast are snowy white cliffs near Lulworth town. The most famous rock formation there is a huge rock window Durdle Door. continue reading
Skogafoss waterfall
Iceland Waterfall curtain
Skogafoss belongs to most photographed Icelandic waterfall, where water falls from former offshore cliffs. Today it is five kilometer far from the sea. From here leads trail over the pass to the valley Fimmvörðuháls Porsmork (about 23 kilometers altitude 1000 meters). You can see here amazing scenery and dozens of other waterfalls. continue reading
Ordesa Canyon
The famous Pyrenean canyon
The center of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the beautiful Ordesa Canyon. You will find here the waterfalls, the steep canyon walls and the beautiful surrounding mountains. continue reading
Latefossen waterfall
Double waterfall
Waterfall Latefossen is not only beautiful, but also quite original and interesting. This waterfall is split by mighty rock into two streams. Its height is placed 165 meters. continue reading
Cabo de Gata
Southeastern outpost of Spain
Cabo de Gata is a volcanic peninsula located at the very south-eastern end of Spain. There is a large lighthouse, interesting rock formations and a nice beach. The whole area is interesting not only for tourists but also for cyclists. continue reading
Glacier Pasterze
The largest glacier in Austria
More than eight kilometers long glacier Pasterze is not only the largest glacier in Austria, but also throughout the entire eastern Alps. It flows down from completely glaciated mountain Johannisberg (3 453 m asl). Additionally, the highest mountain in Austria – Grossglockner (3 798 m asl) towers above it. It belongs among the biggest attractions throughout scenic Großglockner road. continue reading
Cliffs at Bonifacio
The most beautiful cliffs of Corsica
The ancient city of Bonifacio is renowned for its snow-white cliffs. You can see them from adjacent prospects or from the popular cruise along the city. continue reading
Gibraltar Rock
Natural fortress
Gibraltar Rock rises more than 400 meters above sea level. It is the symbol of Gibraltar. In the vicinity of the top of the rock you will find the only wild monkeys in Europe (Makaks). The rocks also have a wonderful view continue reading
Formentor Peninsula
The most beautiful part of Majorca
The Formentor peninsula is one of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the Mediterranean. An interesting road full of prospects will take you to the famous beacon. continue reading
Aletschgletscher Glacier
Europe's largest glacier
Aletschgletscher is the largest glacier in Europe, and in the Alps. It is 23 km long. It is located in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. There are several cable cars leading to the glacier, which can be enjoyed by magnificent sightseeing routes. In the vicinity of the glacier there is a mountain village where you can stay. continue reading
Lago di Garda
The most beautiful Italian lake
Lake Garda is the largest and perhaps the most beautiful Italian lake. It was excavated by glacier. It is surrounded by two thousand high peaks with magnificent views of this beautiful lake continue reading
Rhonegletscher Glacier
Famous glacier under Furka Pass
Thanks to its good availability, the Rhonegletscher glacier is among the most visited glaciers. Here you will see how the glaciers disappear when you take a look at the photos from 1900s. In addition to beautiful views, you can also visit the local ice cave. continue reading
Lake Bled
The most beautiful lake of Slovenia
Lake Bled, located in the north of Slovenia, is most famous and beautiful lake in this country. Thanks to the thermal springs, it belongs to the warmest lakes of Europe. The lake is well-known due to the island with the church, which adds to its attractions. continue reading
Skradinski buk waterfall
The most beautiful Croatian waterfalls
On the Krka river you will find a number of waterfalls, the most famous of which is Skradinski Buk, which consists of many cascades. Apart from the beautiful swimming, there is also a nature trail continue reading
Lago del Predil Lake
The largest lake in the Italian Julian Alps
The beautiful Lake Lago del Predil (959m above sea level) is located in the Valle del Rio Valley. It is the largest lake in the Italian Julian Alps. Directly from the lake, the road leads to the border crossing pass with Slovenia – Predel (1,155 m) continue reading
Dune du Pyla
The highest dune of Europe
In the west of France, next to the Bay of Biscay, you will find the highest dune of Europe – Dune du Pyla. The most popular activity here is the walk on top of a dune and overlooking the sea. Forest on the other side of the dune resists with difficulty of this massive sand mass. continue reading
Grande lagoon
The starting point for the Almanzor peak
Directly below the highest peak of the Sierra de Gredos – Pico Almanzor (2 592 m) lies the beautiful Grande lagoon (1945 m above sea level). There are plenty of granite rocks and a large number of relatively fearless ibex. continue reading
Fjadrárgljúfur Gorge
The most famous Icelandic gorge
Fjaðrárgljúfur gorge with difficult pronounceable name, located in the south of Iceland near the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. It is 100 meters deep and about 2 km long, the river Fjaðrá flows through it. The canyon was created for centuries by the gradual erosion caused by the glacial river flowing through the Palagonite rocks. continue reading
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
The most beautiful mountains in the Dolomites
The rock peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo are a world-famous symbol of the Sexten Dolomites. These three towers attract tourists, climbers and photographers from all over the world. The highest of them is the middle – Cima Grande, which is 2,999m high. Around this mountain towers there is a comfortable hiking trail and there is a large number of via ferrata. The only access road to the area leads from Lake Misurina and is subject to a toll. continue reading
