Destinations
Walkable Cities in Europe: What You Find Between the Sights
Ten European city breaks where rivers, neighbourhoods, markets and unexpected streets matter as much as the landmarks.
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Destinations
Hiking
Island Hiking in Europe: Where the Ferry Becomes Part of the Trail
Ten journeys across Baltic skerries, Scottish moorland, Mediterranean stone paths and Atlantic cliffs, where reaching the next trail may depend on the last boat of the day.
Hiking
Hiking in Sweden: Where the Forest Opens to the Sea
Ten routes through Baltic islands, old-growth forest and open northern country—from a trail reached by Stockholm metro to a week beneath the Midnight Sun.
Hiking
Car-Free Hiking in Europe: 10 Mountain Bases You Can Reach by Train or Bus
A car is not essential for a serious hiking holiday. These ten European mountain bases combine rail or bus access with practical connections to trailheads, valleys and high routes.
Outdoor News
Outdoor Events in Europe 2026: Where the Trails Turn Into a Festival
Twenty-two events where a mountain town, an island, a lake or a road becomes more than the backdrop - from ski flying in Planica to vintage bicycles on the white roads of Tuscany.
Cycling
Best Mountain Bike Destinations in Europe: Trails, Parks and Alpine Bases
From Mediterranean rock and subtropical forest to lift-served Alpine parks, these are the European destinations that offer more than a few good descents.
Trail Running
Trail Running in Europe: Where the Paths Begin in Town
Ten bases where forest tracks, lakeside paths and lower mountain trails begin close to the station, hotel or town square.
Hiking
Winter Hiking in Europe: Where the Trails Stay Green
Ten places where winter means forests, wetlands and low coastal paths - without turning the holiday into snow hiking or mountaineering.
Hiking
Mountain Towns in Europe: Stay Where the Trails Begin
Ten European mountain towns where hiking is part of the plan, from car-free Alpine villages to a Norwegian railway stop beneath a ridge.
Hiking
Hiking in Madeira: Levadas Above the Atlantic
Ten walks through cloud forest, volcanic ridges and water channels that seem to float above the sea.
Hiking
Waterfall Hikes in Europe: Spray, Stone and Hidden Valleys
Ten waterfall hikes across Europe, with route notes, safety advice, seasonal planning and official sources.
Hiking
Coastal Hikes in Europe: Cliffs, Villages and Empty Beaches
Ten European coastal hikes from Portugal's Fishermen's Trail to Sweden's Bjäre Peninsula, with route notes, quieter timing and live local weather.
Hiking
Lake Hikes in Europe: Clear Water, Quiet Trails
Ten European lake hikes from Lake Bohinj to Loch an Eilein, with route notes, quieter timing, safety context and live local weather.
Cycling
The Alpe-Adria Cycle Route: A Practical Guide from Salzburg to Grado
Plan the classic eight-stage Alpe-Adria Cycle Route from Salzburg to Grado, with stage notes, tunnel and train logistics, local weather and return planning.
Destinations
Where to Stay in the Dolomites for Hiking: 7 Best Bases Compared
Compare Ortisei, Cortina, Corvara, Canazei, Dobbiaco, Arabba and San Martino to choose the right base for your Dolomites hiking trip.
Hiking
Dolomites Without the Crowds: 8 Quieter Hikes and Valleys
Eight quieter Dolomites hikes and valleys with practical route notes, mountain huts, live local weather and room to slow the day down.
Hiking
10 Best Hikes in Slovenia: Julian Alps, Soča Valley and Beyond
From short panoramas above Vršič to the Soča Trail, Seven Lakes Valley and a properly equipped Triglav ascent, these ten hikes reveal Slovenia at every level.
Hiking
10 Family-Friendly Adventures in the Dolomites That Make the Planning Worth It
From stroller-friendly lake loops to cable-car shortcuts and a first proper mountain day, these are the Dolomites outings we would put on a family shortlist.