From romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.
While much of Europe is ripe with history, culture, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes, some spots are particularly primed to welcome visitors right now.
This is not your typical all-time European getaway list; you won’t find Rome or London here. Paris made the cut because of its post-Olympics peacefulness (plus the reopening of Notre Dame, an icon that has finally found its voice). Instead of a lifetime bucket list, we’ve curated 2025-specific picks that will make this year’s holidays particularly memorable. Many of these are unsung destinations free from the overcrowding that’s caused tourism upheaval – and rows with locals – in highly touristed European cities for the last several years.
These are on-the-rise areas of Europe where you can experience iconic cultural sites, spectacular hotels and outdoor adventures. From spending days on the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast to climbing the highest Alpine peaks, here are nine exciting European destinations to visit in 2025.
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Puglia saw a 20% jump in international arrivals in 2024 with more than 15 million overnight stays – still a fraction of Rome’s 51 million. With two international airports (Bari and Brindisi) and rising interest, now is the time to visit before word gets out much further.
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