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Best Things to do in Europe (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

160 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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81. Laugardalslaug

Geothermal public swimming poolLaugardalur

Iceland's largest swimming pool, in the Laugardalur valley, with a 50-metre outdoor pool, hot tubs, a steam room, water slides and children's pools, open early until late.

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82. Letná Park

Hilltop park and viewpointLetná

A large park on a plateau above the Vltava with sweeping views of the Old Town bridges, the Metronome on the former Stalin Monument site and a summer beer garden.

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84. Mercato Centrale

Food market and food hallSan Lorenzo

Mengoni's 1874 iron and glass market in San Lorenzo, with traditional butchers and grocers downstairs and a food hall of artisan counters upstairs.

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85. Monteliusvägen

Viewpoint walking pathSödermalm

A 500-metre clifftop footpath on Södermalm with wide views over Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall and Riddarholmen, best at sunrise and sunset.

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87. Musikverein

Concert hallInnere Stadt

The 1870 concert building by Theophil Hansen, home of the Vienna Philharmonic, whose gilded Golden Hall hosts the New Year's Concert and has famously fine acoustics.

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100. Burano

Island of lace and coloured housesBurano

A fishing island in the northern lagoon, about 7 km from Venice, known for its brightly painted houses, its lace-making tradition and the leaning bell tower of San Martino.

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