The Best And Worst Places To Visit In Europe

Europe is the land of delicious food, centuries of history, and culture. There’s so much to love about this continent. However, no place is perfect, and there’s plenty of things to dislike as well. A hard pill to swallow is that not all European countries are as luxurious as France, Italy, or Greece. Once accepting this fact, we set out to find the best European countries to visit, and which should be avoided at all costs. Our conclusions may not be taken well by some readers, but here are our picks of for the best European countries, ranked worst to best.

United Kingdom

What could possibly be wrong with the United Kingdom? Well, there’s actually quite a bit. The food is incredibly bland, and the weather is utterly miserable. The beer is served at room temperature. However, the museums are free, but it isn’t a very pleasurable experience if you realize that most of the art is stolen from other cultures.

Moldova

Moldova can easily be classified as one of Europe’s most forgotten countries. The country has less than 150,000 tourists who come to visit each year. These figures make Moldova one of the least-visited nations globally. The government has also never genuinely recovered since Soviet rule.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a landlocked microstate that’s situated between Switzerland and Austria. There isn’t anything exciting about this country. In fact, many would go on to state that it’s incredibly dull. However, the name ‘Liechtenstein’ is quite fun to say.

San Marino

This tiny country is landlocked and situated close to Italy. The size of this nation is equal to half the size of San Francisco. One extraordinary fact about San Marino is that the country has a more extensive car population than the residents living in the area.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia is one of the countries that are still severely affected by the extreme political upheaval faced in the 1990s, as a result of Yugoslavia’s rule. Corruption is one of the many issues faced by the country while being one of the most populated as well.

Iceland

It’s undeniable that Iceland is incredibly beautiful and is equipped with extraordinary geographical anomalies, hotels made of ice, the Northern lights, and friendly residents. However, these features make the country over-populated with tourists, making the experience less memorable and authentic.

Montenegro

One of Montenegro’s biggest claims to fame is that this Balkan country is home to residents that are weirdly tall. The average height of a person within Montenegro is more than six feet. Other things that the Balkan country is known for are its aggressive drivers.

Andorra

Duty-free shopping and skiing are the only real reasons for people to visit the small country. Andorra’s official language is Catalan and the country home to 77,543 residents. If you’re looking for a country to ski and shop in, then this is the place to be.

Luxembourg

After all of the European microstates previously mentioned, we think it’s clear that there’s nothing really to see. However, one thing that Luxembourg does have going for it is its incredible old quarter.

Malta

Malta is one of the most beautiful countries that Europe has to offer. Its small borders are filled with history and culture. There is a lot of Italian and North African influence within the country, which creates an exciting experience for visitors.

Slovenia

The one thing going for Slovenia is that it’s one of the greenest countries in Europe. Something convenient about the country is where it’s situated. It’s a great place to start exploring because its neighboring countries are Hungary, Croatia, Italy, and Austria.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina are known to be incredibly warm, and the food is said to be delicious, decadent, and rich. What’s even better is that it’s considered to be dirt-cheap to travel throughout the country. Moreover, the cities are adored for its vibrancy.

Switzerland

Switzerland is known for its spectacular chocolate and budding snow sports scene. The nightlife and the food aren’t exactly thrilling when compared to other European countries. In addition, the tidiness and cleanliness may also feel quite sterile and a little off-putting.

Ukraine

The only reason for Ukraine being ranked so high is due to their hatred for Russia. However, there isn’t really anything else that’s interesting about the country. Something more alarming is that the most significant nuclear disaster took place in the nation, but we doubt this entices people to pay a visit to the area.

Finland

Finland is one of the lesser-known Nordic countries, and many forget that the country even exists. However, it is considered to be one of the happiest places on Earth, regardless if many forget about its existence. This immense happiest among locals is hard to believe since the country is dark and cold for most of the year.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria is the best place for those who are looking to emerge themselves in deep history. The country is pretty historic and has beautiful buildings to match. Something really interesting is that UNESCO has claimed Bulgaria’s official calendar to be the most accurate globally.

Norway

Norway does not have anything truly spectacular, but the natural landscapes provide gorgeous views. Other than that, the food is quite disturbing, as the people of Norway are known to eat cure fish with lye and sheep heads. Along with this, it’s freezing for the better part of the year.

Albania

Albania has sadly been disregarded due to its more exciting neighbors. In fact, we didn’t know that the country existed until about half an hour ago. Still, the country is comprised of some cool castles, breathtaking mountains, and the gorgeous Adriatic coastline.

Slovakia

Slovakia is an exciting country that’s equipped with beautiful castles and caves. Something really intriguing about the country is that it has more castles than anywhere else globally. Take note that Slovakia has nothing to do with the delicious barbecue dish, souvlaki, originating from Greece.

Romania

If we can compare Romania to anything, it could best be described as the really cool goth girl in school. It sparks a proudly defiant system that uses an alphabet and language entirely different from any of the other Slavic nations.

Serbia

Many people may fight that Serbia isn’t even a European country. However, we would completely disagree. It may not be an exceptionally intriguing nation. Nonetheless, one reason for its high ranking is its incredible plum spirit, rakija, which is the national beverage.

Lithuania

Lithuania gains such a high ranking merely for this nation being the reason for starting the Soviet Union’s breakup. It’s also known that the Lithuanian culture survived through the iron Curtain all because of smuggled history books and secret homeschooling.

Latvia

Although Latvia may not be on many people’s radar, it’s the home to some very intriguing things. One feature that’s unmatched about this Baltic nation is its unspoiled lands and pristine forests. In addition, its beaches aren’t too bad either.

Estonia

Estonia is equipped with the world’s most mysterious and intriguing meteorite craters. Its nation is filled with medieval history and has arguably the world’s most spectacular national park, known as Lehamaa. Moreover, it’s also the first country to ever conduct online voting in elections.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is home to Prague, where many backpackers flock to. It’s the perfect place to relax, grab a 15-link sausage and wash it down with a pint of beer. Everything that the Czech Republic has to offer is simply a beautiful experience.

France

The food is delightful, and the art scene is something spectacular, along with the immense amount of history. How can this nation be ranked at only 15? Well, French people are arrogant, and they can be because they live in France, but it’s a little off-putting.

Ireland

If you’re searching for delicious dairy products and luscious landscapes, then your hunt is officially over because Ireland is the right place for you. The nation is filled with super-friendly residents, and the villages are lined with charm and coziness.

Belgium

The best way to think of Belgium is to imagine France, but with better beer and chocolate. One can even go on to say that Belgium is pretty much like the whole of Europe, just with better beer and chocolate. In addition, the Belgium fries are so delicious that just this very meal could spark a trip to Brussels.

Austria

All of the positive aspects surrounding Western Europe can all be found in Austria. The nation is equipped with unmatched natural beauty, world-class museums, and breathtaking palaces. It also has the perfect scene for music-lovers, whether you’re into contemporary or classical music – Austria’s got you covered.

Croatia

Croatia is home to incredible beauty and fantastic food and drink. Something to try is the black risotto. There are more than 1,000 islands to explore that stretch over the stunning Adriatic coast. The darling of Eastern Europe is truly not to be missed.

Germany

There are so many elements present in Germany that make the nation great. From its delicious cuisine to its boots of beer, what’s not to love about the nation? The locals are fantastic, the festivals are magical, and the music scene is superb. Not to mention, the natural landscape can bring anyone tranquility.

Hungary

Something essential to have when traveling Hungary is a massive appetite. Out of all the European countries, Hungary definitely has the most underrated cuisine. The food is simple yet flavorsome. Moreover, the wine industry is something that needs more attention from tourists when visiting this nation.

Italy

Italy is possibly one country you need to visit in your lifetime. The people are welcoming and warm, and the food is simply divine. The nation is home to some of the most exciting and oldest cities in the world. However, you run the risk of never wanting to leave once you enter Italian borders and smell the coffee brewing.

Sweden

Sweden has made some massive global contributions to areas such as health, technology, science, equality, and prosperity. Moreover, locals are known for treating strangers incredibly well. The Swedish government also provides residents money to leave their job and relax if the economy is moving along well.

Netherlands

The government, based in the Netherlands, must be doing something right as the nation is known for its mild cheeses, legalized cannabis, and wooden shoes. All of the Netherlands’ cities are super clean and organized, while the standard of living is higher than the tourists in the red-light district.

Poland

Poland is home to interesting food, natural beauty, extensive history, and incredible cities. All of this combined, you also gain the opportunity to experience everything that Poland has to offer at a price that’s cheaper than anything you can ever get from any other Western European country.

Spain

One thing you should be aware of before traveling to Spain is that you shouldn’t expect to find a morning snack or coffee until one P.M. However, the wait is worthwhile as you can find some of the finest cuisines within the nation. In addition, the wine is superb and relatively cheap as well.

Greece

Where would the Western world be without the developments made in Greece? This nation provided us with the Greek Salad, democracy, the oldest written language that’s still present today, and the Olympics. Moreover, the country is magical and picturesque.

Portugal

Portugal is the epitome of everything that’s adored about Western Europe. This nation has some of the finest history, weather, beaches, scenery, drinks, food, and memorable cities. All of this is available for much cheaper, and without as many crowds as other Western European countries.

Denmark

This Scandinavian country has one of the best qualities of life globally. It begins with the nation’s affordable and incredibly transit, health care, and housing. However, it doesn’t stop there as the list can go on and on, from education and jobs, everything is genuinely fantastic.