Wawel Royal Castle

If you're looking for a city escape to live your European Summer dream, you've come to the right place! This is my 100% honest opinion of my 10 favorite European cities to visit in Summer. I see lots and lots of guides out there suggesting Paris (hello, has someone heard of the Olympic Games taking place?), Madrid (if you love 45° weather I guess) or Lisbon (great choice if you want to be 1 or 100 000 tourists). While these are all great destinations year-round, I don't think Summer is the right season to visit them. Personally, I'd go there in Spring or Autumn, not during the high season. Full disclosure, this is a no Greece, no Italy guide. You'll only find cities that I love, and I think are worth going to discover if you're looking for a short city-escape this Summer. What will you find in this guide? 📅 Recommended trip duration ☀️ Weather info 💰 Cost, $, $$ or $$$ 👉 Top 3 Activities in each city ⛰️ Top 3 Day-trip from each city 😴 $, $$, and $$$ accommodation options Which cities are you going to discover? 1. Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱 2. London, UK 🇬🇧 3. Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia) 🇨🇿 4. Lyon, France 🇫🇷 5. San Sebastián, Spain 🇪🇸 6. Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺 7. Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 8. Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 9. Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪 10. Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 PS: Don't forget to click on each destination to get my personal insights on each city! But, if you really don't care about my life, which I understand, we don't know each other, you can skip ahead.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Let this be your complete guide to these gothic-style picturesque Christmas Markets. It is part of the guide "The Best Christmas Markets in Europe," which can be found at the bottom of this guide. Here's what you'll see and what you need to try when visiting Poland, the home of Christmas markets. See what Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan & Gdansk have to offer during the Christmas season, with an alternative itinerary of visiting Prague! A lot of work went into this guide. I leave my travel knowledge open for all, so if you find this guide useful I do ask that you leave a tip, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Feel free to reach out with any questions! thomas.abroadandco@gmail.com

Krakow, a charming Gothic city that once served as Poland's capital, boasts many fascinating attractions within easy walking distance. If you're curious about the must-see sights in Krakow, read on! And besides the beautiful sites of Krakow, this guide provides practical information on how to get there, how many days to spend, the best time to visit, and where to stay.