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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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121. Reffen Street Food

Seasonal harbourside street food marketRefshaleøen

A large seasonal street food market on the old shipyard island of Refshaleøen, with food stalls, bars, concerts and harbourside seating from spring to early autumn.

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129. Balat and Fener

Historic neighbourhood walkBalat

Two historic Golden Horn neighbourhoods of colourful houses, synagogues and churches, including the iron-built Bulgarian St Stephen Church and Ahrida Synagogue.

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130. Barrio del Carmen

Historic neighbourhood walkCiutat Vella (El Carmen)

The old town's most characterful quarter, between the medieval gates of Serranos and Quart, known for street art, small squares, museums and nightlife.

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133. Cavtat Day Trip

Coastal town day tripCavtat

A small seaside town about 15 kilometres south of Dubrovnik, linked to the city by boat, with an award-winning promenade, the Račić Mausoleum and links to the painter Bukovac.

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136. CopenHill

Rooftop ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wallAmager

A waste-to-energy plant with a year-round artificial ski slope, free hiking trail and rooftop views on top, plus one of the world's tallest climbing walls.

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139. Gröna Lund

Amusement parkDjurgården

Sweden's oldest amusement park, on the Djurgården waterfront since 1883, with 27 rides, summer concerts and views across the water to the city.

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