Random Best European Cities for Backpacking (53 items)

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  (#1) London

  • England

  London is located in England, and was originally founded by Roman citizens looking to expand their territory. It is a leading global power house in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research, development, tourism, and transport. Famous landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and St. Paul's Cathedral are fun, historic places to visit on your backpacking adventure. 
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  (#2) Berlin

  • Germany

  Berlin is Germany's capital, as well as its largest city. It is known for being one of the leaders in LGBT-friendly culture, as well as for their cuisine, education, healthcare, and innovative technology. 
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  (#3) Amsterdam

  • Netherlands

  Amsterdam is the Dutch capital in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The city is known for their progressive thinking, their active bicycling culture, and their beautiful canals and architecture. 
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  (#4) Barcelona

  • Spain

  Barcelona is the capital city of the Catalonian community in Spain. There are many amazing sites to see in Barcelona, including Antoni Gaudì's Sagrada Famìlia, and the Museu Picasso. 
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  (#5) Munich

  • Germany

  Munich is the capital and largest city in the state of Bavaria, located in Germany. It is home to the Hofbräuhaus, the most famous beer hall in the world, as well as Oktoberfest. 
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  (#6) Prague

  • Czech Republic

  Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It was founded during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, and was the seat for two Holy Roman Emperors. Because Prague suffered very little damage during WWII, the original architecture has been preserved in many of their most popular buildings. 
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  (#7) Lisbon

  • Portugal

  Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, and the 11th most populated urban area in the European Union. It is considered to be a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, and tourism. 
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  (#8) Budapest

  • Central Hungary

  Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It was originally settled by the Celts in 1 A.D., and is now one of the top cities in the world for music, film, theatre, dance, and visual art. Budapest is known best by tourists for their Rain Pubs, which each have their own artistic ambience, and different interesting accommodations, like concerts, film screenings, and live performances. 
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  (#9) Madrid

  • Spain

  Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Although Madrid is very modern, it has managed to preserve the original feel and look of its many historic neighborhoods and streets. It is known for the Bluen Retiro Park, the La Reigna Sofìa museum, the Prado museum, and the Cibeles Palace and Fountain. 
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  (#10) Edinburgh

  • Scotland

  Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It is best known for being the place where J.K. Rowling first sat down to pen Harry Potter in a little coffee shop called the Elephant House. 
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  (#11) Rome

  • Italy

  Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the region of Lanzio. Legend has it that Rome was founded by two brothers, Romulus and Remus, who were suckled by a she-wolf and raised to build the city. Rome's history spans a time period of over 14,000 years, and continues to be one of the most culturally significant cities of all time. They are known for their achievements in sports, art, film, and, of course, pizza. The statues and architecture that fill the city are incredibly beautiful, and help shed light on what it was like to live in ancient Rome. 
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  (#12) Bratislava

  • Slovakia

  Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, and is home to around 500,000 people. It is the political, economical, and cultural centre of Slovakia. 
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  (#13) Florence

  • Italy

  Florence is located in Tuscany, Italy, and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. It is ranked as one of the top 50 fashion capitals of the world, and is well-known for its beautiful art museums, galleries, and Renaissance monuments. 
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  (#14) Athens

  • Greece

  Athens, Greece, is one of the world's oldest cities, and is known as the birthplace of democracy. It is home to the original Olympic Games, and was the first place to employ a center for the arts, education, and philosophical study. Athens is one of the world's leaders in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, culture, education, and tourism.
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  (#15) Copenhagen

  • Denmark

  Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, as well as the cultural, economical, and governmental centre of the country. 
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  (#16) Venice

  • Italy

  Venice, Italy is made up of 118 small islands separated by canals. It is known for being one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. Venice is home to many great works of art, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Piazza San Marco. 
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  (#17) Istanbul

  • Turkey

  Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. The most unique thing about Istanbul, is that it is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, with it's commercial and historical side in Europe, and about 1/3 of its population in Asia. The Mahmutpasha Bazaar is a sight to see--it's one of the largest open-air markets in the world, spanning between the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar. 
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  (#18) Vienna

  • Austria

  Vienna is known as the City of Music, and for good reason. Not only is it the capital of Austria, it is also the birthplace of Franz Schubert and Johann Strauss. Other famous musicians like Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn eventually settled here to create beautiful tunes. Vienna is also known for their cuisine, museums, architecture, charitable organiations. 
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  (#19) Tallinn

  • Estonia

  Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It is one of the top 10 digital cities in the world. The Tallinn Passenger Port is one of the busiest cruise destinations in the Baltic Sea. 32% of Estonia's population lives in Tallinn.
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  (#20) Hamburg

  • Germany

  Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, and has a rich history that dates back to 2nd century C.E. 
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  (#21) Dublin

  • Ireland

  Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Originally a Viking Settlement, Dublin is now home to many art museums, pubs, restaurants, and shops. 
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  (#22) Naples

  • Italy

  Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Italy. It was originally ruled by Greece, but became Roman territory during the Punic Wars. For decades, Naples held on to their Greek language and history while expanding the city to include traditional Roman villas and baths. Today, Naples is a powerhouse of rich, historical culture. 
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  (#23) Riga

  • Latvia

  Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. It is well-known for its Art Nouveau / Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. 
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  (#24) Bucharest

  • Romania

  Bucharest is located in Romania, and is known for being the cultural, financial, and industrial centre of the country. It is home to the largest Parliament building in the world, as well as beautiful architecture, art museums, and visual and performing arts. 
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  (#25) Andorra la Vella

  • Andorra
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  (#26) Bruges

  • Brussels

  The city of Bruges looks like something out of a fairytale. The combination of the beautiful architecture and the ever-flowing canals looks like it was born from a Hans Christian Anderson story. Located in Belgium, Bruges has many sights for backpackers to see, such as the Church of Our Lady, and Michelangelo's sculpture of the Madonna and Child.
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  (#27) Bordeaux

  • Aquitaine, France
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  (#28) St. Petersburg

  • Russia

  Located on the Neva River in Russia, St. Petersburg is lauded as the historical capital and second largest city. It is home to the Hermitage museum, the Mariinsky Theater, and many famous authors, such as Pushkin, Gogol, and Dostoyevsky. 
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  (#29) Basel

  • Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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  (#30) Novi Sad

  • Vojvodina, Serbia
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  (#31) Kiev

  • Ukraine

  Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine. It is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe.
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  (#32) Sofia

  • Bulgaria

  Sofia is the largest city in Bulgaria with a population of about 1.3 million people. The performing arts, such as theater, music, and dance, are very popular in Sofia. 
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  (#33) Thessaloniki

  • Central Macedonia, Greece
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  (#34) Pécs

  • Baranya County, Hungary
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  (#35) Crete

  • Greece

  Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek Islands. It is a popular destination for honeymooners, holiday travelers, and vacationers alike due to its natural beauty. 
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  (#36) Aosta

  • Aosta Valley, Italy
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  (#37) Košice

  • Europe
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  (#38) Odessa

  • Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
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  (#39) Sarajevo

  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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  (#40) Tuscany

  • Italy

  Tuscany is a region in central Italy known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy, and influence on high culture. 
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  (#41) Moscow

  • Europe

  Moscow is the capital city and most populous federal subject of Russia. It is home to amazing architectural achievements, such as the Ostankino Tower (the tallest free-standing structure in Europe), Mercury City Tower (the tallest skyscraper in Europe) and the Moscow International Business Center. 
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  (#42) Paris

  • France

  Ah, Paris. The City of Love. Located in France, and well-known for it's art museums, macarons, and stinky, delicious cheeses, Paris is a must-visit for anyone backpacking in Europe. There are tons of amazing sights to see, like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Pont des Art bridge where lovers write their names on locks and throw the keys into the Seine River.
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  (#43) Ibiza Town

  • Spain

  Ibiza is an island off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It has become famous for the increase of nightlife and electronic music associated with the island. 
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  (#44) Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  • Spain
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  (#45) Ljubljana

  • Slovenia
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  (#46) Belgrade

  • Serbia

  Belgrade is the capital and largest city in Serbia. It's name translates to mean "White City," and is home to over 1.65 million people in its metro area. Belgrade hosts many festivals, including book festivals, music festivals, and Nobel Prize ceremonies. 
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  (#47) Normandy

  • France

  Normandy is located in France, and is best-known as the site of D-Day during WWII. Many amazing cheeses and wines come out of this region, such as Camembert cheese and fermented cider. 
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  (#48) Zagreb

  • Croatia

  Zagreb is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It lies 400 feet above sea level, and is home to approximately 800,000 people. It is considered a consolidated city-country in Croatia. 
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  (#49) Reykjavik

  • Iceland

  Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. The city grew from a small trading town with no urban development to a center for commerce, population, and government. It is one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world. 
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  (#50) Split, Croatia

  • Europe

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