Are you looking to plan a European vacation but don’t know where to start? Europe is a small continent, but there are nearly 50 countries to choose from. With so many places to visit in Europe, it’s difficult to know where to begin to even think about where to travel in Europe. We’ve seen a lot of the continent and have rounded up our favorite European destinations to spark your creative juices. So let’s get planning that European vacation to celebrate traveling again soon. These are the best places to visit in Europe that took our breath away and places that we can go back to again and again. Enjoy this list of the best European travel destinations that we’ve visited and that we think you should travel to next!

Bavaria, Germany

Bavaria,  Germany isn’t the first place people think about going to in Europe, but it should be! It is one of the most beautiful and surprising destinations in Europe. Bavaria houses that Fairy tale Castle that has become so famous. Check out: The Most Beautiful Castles in Germany. Located just outside of Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle is a must-stop on this trip. But highlights also include the Oktoberfest city of Munich, the surprising city of Nuremberg, an amazing wine region, and a lot of fun in the Bavarian Alps. With all the beautiful scenery and amazing things to do, Bavaria is at the top of the best places to visit in Europe for a reason.

Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland

Ireland is filled with so many places to visit. We’ve travelled to Ireland five times and still haven’t seen it all. It is definitely one of our favourite destinations in Europe. So how do you choose where to go first? Well, starting in Dublin is a great start and then from there, it is day trip city. The most visited place in Ireland is the Cliffs of Moher for it’s great views of the Atlantic coast. But there are so many things to do in Ireland. One of the best places that we visited was the Wild Atlantic Way. You can see all the Ireland highlights along this trip.

The Swiss Alps

For beauty and outdoor scenery, Switzerland is up there as one of the best places to visit in Europe. The Swiss Alps are one of the most scenic places on earth. When planning a trip to Europe, put the Alps on your list. From Bern to Interlaken, Grindelwald to Montreux Switzerland has it all. Get lost in its beautiful European cities that are filled to the hilt with money and then hop on Swiss rail to explore the Swiss Alps. You’ll never get enough of this fairy tale destination. One of the best things to do for music lovers in Switzerland is to visit Montreux, this legendary city has quite the musical history.

ROME 

We could write an entire post on the best places to visit in Italy. (hey that’s a great idea!) From Venice to Pisa and Positano to Lake Como, Italy is one of the best destinations in Europe. And there is no better place to start and Rome. History buffs can’t get enough of this fabled European city. With the well-preserved ancient ruins of the Colosseum, the historic Spanish Steps, the Sistine Chapel and the Trevi Found to the incredible food scene Rome has it all and you could spend your entire European vacation in the city. But don’t do that, there is so much to see in Italy! There is a little slice of history around every corner of the city.

Santorini, Greece

While we are in Greece, let me take you to the magical island of Santorini. Known for its whitewashed villages and blue domes this is the most famous of the Greek Islands. But there are beautiful red sand and black sand beaches, picturesque villages and ancient archaeological attractions. This European destination has it all.

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Speaking of beautiful places in Europe, The Amalfi Coast of Italy is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. This is a place for a honeymoon in Europe as it is pure romance. With cliffside villages lining the Mediterranean Sea with the scenic town of Positano in its center, it is a must-visit in Europe. This is the time to splurge on luxury.