Admit it, the best way to enjoy the spring bloom is to embrace travel. Well, springtime in Europe is a time of unbridled joy. The landscape is colorful and radiant, the climate is ideal, there are few people around, and you can sense the energy and enthusiasm that this time of year brings.
Some places display vibrant buds during this time, while others maintain a cold winter climate for a bit longer. Either way, there are picturesque villages and sprawling cities available for you to choose from across this diverse continent.
If you're looking for the top destinations in Europe to visit in the Spring but are unsure which one to pick, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the greatest places to go.
Stavanger, Norway
Norway's Stavanger is a stunning place to visit and is well-known among those who enjoy trekking in Europe's most breathtaking vistas. In contrast to other Norwegian cities like Bergen, Stavanger experiences very little snowfall. This city is especially lovely in the Spring when the trees are flowering and the sun is shining over the city's stunning homes.
If you're feeling brave, you should lace up your hiking boots and head out to explore Kjerag, one of Europe's top destinations for hiking. This area, especially along the Jaeren coast, has many beaches, ideal for seeing wildlife and blooming flowers.
The Azores, Portugal
A journey to the Azores, a collection of islands located 850 miles off the southwest coast of Portugal, is especially wonderful in the Spring. Most people still have very little knowledge of this remote archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Nonetheless, it is challenging to think of a location better suited for nature lovers, adventure sports enthusiasts, or anyone yearning for a model of sustainability.
The Azores, the exposed points of enormous undersea mountains, are at the meeting point of the tectonic plates of Europe, America, and Africa. They are a living testament to the forces forever forming our world. Here you'll find a realm of fumaroles, mud pots, and hot springs; tunnels, columns, and caves created from a once-molten rock; turquoise lakes surrounded by cedar and laurel woods; and verdant pastures gracing caldera slopes.
There are many options for outdoor adventures, like trekking through verdant landscapes or meandering through more populated places' cobblestone alleys, as well as taking in the distinctive architecture and culture of the islands. The islands have been impacted by many different cultures and have an interesting history because they were once significant commercial centers.
Rome, Italy
If you consider yourself more of an explorer of cultures, beauty, and food, then roaming around Rome in the Spring should be on your bucket list. Not only will it be warm, but Spring is also Rome's "shoulder season," so there won't be as many people to deal with.
In the Spring, hanging wisteria and azaleas bloom profusely, making your journey as lovely as it is fragrant (and photo-worthy).
Since the city's founding in 753 BC, celebrations of Rome's "birthday party" have taken place in April. So, you can anticipate free museum days, parades exhibiting the city's rich history, and even a pageant to determine the Rome goddess of the year!
Mallorca, Spain
This little-known Med island is usually a very different place before the crowds arrive in the Spring. During this season, the last pink-white almond blossom is usually blooming on cliffs that plunge into sapphire seas. Goat bells are often the background music on hiking trails winding high into the rough, cave-pitted limestone pinnacles of the island's north's Serra de Tramuntana, which is listed on the Unesco World Heritage List.
Mallorca's north is where the party is at! This haven becomes wilder, and Spring is the best time to view it - on foot, bike, or a car trip. You can start your excursion on the cliff-hugging road to Cape Formentor, and its beach sprinkled with pine trees, take the winding drive west to honey-hued Pollença, and experience life on the cafe terraces.
Next, you can take the Ma-10, which ascends into the mountains, passing Renaissance-baroque Monestir de Lluc with its Gaud touches and one obscenely picturesque hill town after another. This includes Fornalutx, eyrie-like Deià, and orchard-embedded Sóller with its antique train, modernist architecture, and galleries displaying Picasso and Miró.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow is not one of those cities that you immediately think of when you think of spring break. That's partly because this underappreciated port city in Scotland's west Lowlands does not really receive the recognition it richly merits. Glasgow, which translates to "sweet green place" in Gaelic, is perched on the River Clyde and lives up to its name with more than 90 lush parks and gardens.
Even though it frequently rains, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep you busy. Visit cultural institutions like the National Theatre of Scotland during the day and then go to a comedy club or music venue at night.
Copenhagen, Denmark
If you are more of an extrovert, then Copenhagen is definitely the place to be. People in this city flood the streets as soon as the sun comes out, as do the sakura trees, so you’ll definitely feel the approach of Spring there. The breathtaking Grundtvig's Chapel, located in the Bispebjerg Graveyard, is a wonderful location to view this natural spectacle.
Superkilen, an awesome urban area where skaters and people congregate to hang out and take advantage of the nicer springtime temps, is another fantastic location to see these lovely trees in full bloom and to engage in some people-watching.
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Spring is a great time to travel because of the burgeoning vegetation, the clean air, & the rising temperatures, and Europe is particularly lovely during this time. Around every corner, is a gorgeous sight or outdoor experience waiting for you, and the sunshine generally uplifts your mood.
If you're planning a spring trip to Europe, consider Viageur. Our goal is simply to make traveling easier every day. We want to ensure you have the most memorable and thrilling trip you can ever have around Europe.