Europe Action & adventure, Autumn, Theme parks + Winter pictures

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Its gondolas and golden spires have been seducing visitors for centuries. Fall in love with Venice and you’ll be faithful for life.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

Enter a peaceful park full of forests, lakes and long expanses of grass, all within minutes of the city centre.

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

Take a break from Munich’s bustling streets among the lakes, meadows and beer gardens of this oasis of calm in the centre of the city.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Admire the beautiful yachts moored in this picturesque harbor, which sits within easy walking distance of many of Torquay’s main attractions. 

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

With its quaint atmosphere and chalet-style buildings, it’s easy to see why this village is a favorite ski resort among royalty and celebrities.

Experience superb skiing and snowboarding opportunities among Finnish Lapland’s incredible mountains and beautiful forests.

A rich architectural heritage, a well-preserved old town and stunning collections of religious art bring visitors to this beautiful town in northeastern France.

Discover why this city was named World Design Capital as you explore museums, art galleries and historic buildings. Venture to nearby islands to enjoy a day in nature.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

Discover why this city was named World Design Capital as you explore museums, art galleries and historic buildings. Venture to nearby islands to enjoy a day in nature.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.