Europe Action & adventure, Animal, Bird + 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.

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.

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

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.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

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.

Explore the cobbled streets, 19th-century architecture and beautiful walking trails of this Irish town known for its pub culture, hospitality and mountain surrounds.

Enjoy total relaxation in this Victorian-era Baltic Sea resort town, where local residents praise the healing properties of its air and water.

Discover fascinating creatures from the world’s oceans and rainforests and learn about wildlife conservation programs at this seafront aquarium. 

Whether you want to learn about maritime history or watch a shark feeding, this museum in Stralsund’s Old Town is the place to do it. 

Come face to face with undersea creatures and learn about the local fishing industry and its traditions at this fascinating museum.

Tour this public aquarium to learn through interactive exhibits and admire some of the most impressive creatures of the sea. 

Architectural landmarks, sculptures, a mini zoo and children’s playground make Pamplona’s oldest public park an enjoyable attraction for all ages. 

Tour this public aquarium to learn through interactive exhibits and admire some of the most impressive creatures of the sea. 

Tour this public aquarium to learn through interactive exhibits and admire some of the most impressive creatures of the sea. 

Come face to face with undersea creatures and learn about the local fishing industry and its traditions at this fascinating museum.