Europe - Whenever you're ready

Your journey starts here!

However you envisage your ‘adventure of a lifetime’, deciding where and when to go is one of the biggest challenges of your trip to Europe. Whether your aim is to go back in time or get a glimpse of the future, discover the ‘must-sees’, or get off the beaten track, Europe is ready for you!

Here at visiteurope.com you can discover the world of diversity Europe has to offer, browsing by theme, region or country. You can also plan your trip – from researching where to stay, and how to travel, to taking advantage of useful practical tools and information such as a flight search function, currency converter, climate overview, and visa information.

The Visiteurope. com portal provides links through to the National Tourism Organisations of Europe provided  by the European Travel Commission (ETC) – a non-profit membership organisation consisting of 33 National Tourism Organisations from across Europe. The ETC is an associated partner of the European Commission in the ‘Europe – whenever you’re ready’ campaign.

Europe’s hot spots for creative cool



Europe has always been irresistible to shoppers, but beyond the big brands and famous streets of some of the world’s most famous cities are lesser-known districts that are inspiring a new generation of European creativity.

Travel journalist Andy Round offers fresh insight on Paris, Milan and Helsinki and explores the city neighbourhoods that are inspiring a new European cultural renaissance – from art and design to fashion and furniture.

Three very different destinations, but with one common thread: each city is perfect for discovering Europe’s freshest creative talent.

Shopping off the beaten track
There’s more to shopping in Europe than the designer brands on Champs-Élysées.

Explore Europe through your taste buds
A selection of trendsetting venues, innovative concepts, and the freshest ingredients to inspire your visit to Europe.

A tale of three cities



From bridges that connected communities and soaring spires that inspired worship to medieval castles that defended cities, Europe has been forged by a unique history that in turn shaped the creation of its capital cities.

Travel journalist Andy Round journeys to Prague (Czech Republic), Lisbon (Portugal) and Vilnius (Lithuania) to explore how the secrets of a European city can be unlocked by exploring its architecture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO helps you to discover the finest of the finest in Europe.

A direct line to heaven
A selection of sacred places where religion meets architecture.