Hi all, I’m going to be in London for work at the beginning of July 2024, and want to add on a week somewhere else in Europe after. The dates would be around July 6th-13th. However, with all the options and limitations during this high season I can’t decide where!
I have spent a lot of time in the UK but not much elsewhere in Europe. I’ll be going with my partner, who has never been out of the US, and I want their first trip to Europe to be a great experience. We are in our late 20s, and we like history, architecture, outdoor activities, art, and good food/drink (I love good wine and beer but my partner isn’t a big drinker). I’d love to go somewhere slightly slower paced, where we can spend an afternoon sitting in a square drinking a bottle of wine.
These are the places I’m considering, based on factors like heat and crowds in July. I would love feedback, suggestions, personal experiences, etc!
- Strasbourg/Colmar
- Annecy/Chamonix
- Tallinn/Helsinki
- Munich
- Berlin
- Vienna
- Copenhagen
- Stockholm
- Budapest
- Prague
- Ljubljana/Lake Bled
Thank you so much to you more experienced travelers for any thoughts!