Europe Action & adventure, Bird, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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Find one of Europe’s largest glaciers, its most powerful waterfall, most extensive national park and oldest parliament in this island nation on the verge of the Arctic.

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.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

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.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

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.

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

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

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

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.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland.

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats.