Central European Tourist Attractions for Anti-Mainstream Holidays
When discussing the streets and tourist attractions of Europe, surely you will imagine some of these locations: London, Paris or maybe the romantic city, Rome.
This is certainly reasonable and not surprising since these cities are Europe's most famous tourist destinations.Although these popular tourist destinations have their own charms, there are still plenty of exciting European attractions that you need to explore!Well, here are 15 tourist attractions in Central Europe that are anti-mainstream and can be an alternative for your vacation!
Swiss
1. Jenewa
The second most populous city in Switzerland is indeed not as popular as
tourist destinations such as Zurich and Lucerne. However, Geneva stores a
lot of cool locations and is guaranteed to give you an exciting vacation
experience!From admiring the mountain backdrop to the city view from the
beautiful shores of Lake Geneva, the city offers stunning views from various
angles.
Apart from functioning as the headquarters of international
organizations such as the United Nations and CERN, Geneva also has many
historic heritage sites such as the Sts Cathedral. Pierre Geneva and Vieille
Ville.With its strong historical footprints and heritage, Geneva is often
seen as the center of European cultural diversity. This is demonstrated in
the daily life of local residents, music to food.
One of the activities that
you can do is to tour the city of Carouge and visit the various markets
there to experience this diversity of diversity yourself.To enhance the
city's tourist attractions, the local tourism organization launched the
Geneva Pass which provides free public transportation facilities around the
city and a variety of attractive discounts! You just go to your hotel
receptionist and they will tell you how to get this pass!
2. Zermatt
For those of you who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Zermatt is the best Central European tourist spot for you! The city, located at the foot of the highest mountain in Switzerland, has very fresh air and is free of pollution due to a ban on the use of fuel engines.
Stained with a blend of historic traditions and the development of modern tourism, the city center of Zermatt offers unique views that are best enjoyed by walking while exploring. Gorner Gorge which can be reached by walking for 15 minutes from the end of this city is a spectacular natural tourist destination that you should not miss!
Zermatt is also the entrance to the famous Mount Gornergrat and Matterhorn. Although you can take the Gornergrat Bahn train, the best way to reach the top of these mountains is to climb through the various paths available. 5-Seenweg is the best hiking trail that will take climbers across five lakes that offer impressive natural scenery. If you visit on a sunny day, you will be able to see the reflection of Mount Matterhorn on the surface of the lake, you know!
3. Bern
With cobbled streets, medieval heritage fountains and roofed roofs,
the federal capital of Switzerland has earned the nickname as one of the
most beautiful cities in the country.
Bern which is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Swiss government city is surrounded by the Aare River and has a distinctive medieval architecture. The most perfect location to enjoy the atmosphere of the old city of Bern is from the top of the Bern Minster Cathedral where you will be presented with a beautiful panorama of the city. While on vacation here, don't forget to visit the Federal Palace of Bern and various museums such as the Albert Einstein Museum and Paul Klee Center.
According to local legend, Bern got his name from a bear in the forest. So, it is appropriate that you visit Barenpark to witness the symbol of this city, which are four cute bears that roam in their grassy cages.
Bern which is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Swiss government city is surrounded by the Aare River and has a distinctive medieval architecture. The most perfect location to enjoy the atmosphere of the old city of Bern is from the top of the Bern Minster Cathedral where you will be presented with a beautiful panorama of the city. While on vacation here, don't forget to visit the Federal Palace of Bern and various museums such as the Albert Einstein Museum and Paul Klee Center.
According to local legend, Bern got his name from a bear in the forest. So, it is appropriate that you visit Barenpark to witness the symbol of this city, which are four cute bears that roam in their grassy cages.
Austria
4. Graz
Fun fact: Graz was the European Capital of Culture in 2003. Although not as popular as Vienna among tourists, the second largest city in Austria offers a variety of attractive options for travelers.
The city's most iconic tourist attraction is the Kunsthaus Graz - an architectural masterpiece built to commemorate the term of office of the city of Graz as the Capital of European Culture! One of the activities that you must do here is to walk down the Altstadt Von Graz, one of the best old cities in Europe as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit will be even more exciting when local markets such as the historic Kaizer-Josef-Platz Market are taking place. To complete this experience, you can also visit the oldest museum in Austria - Joanneum Quarter!
Schlossberg public park which is located on a beautiful green hill you can find in downtown Graz. Perfect city views you can enjoy from the top of the bell tower at the top of this beautiful park.
5. Vorarlberg
The western end of Austria stores the beauty of nature in the form of beautiful valleys, old villages and snow-capped mountains. All of this can be found in the province of Vorarlberg. European tourist attractions on this one are guaranteed to immediately make you fall in love and hard to forget!
While here, you must visit Lake Constance and enjoy the relaxing scenery around it. Music lovers should visit during the summer because the province will hold various music festivals such as in the cities of Bregenz, Schwarzenberg, and Hohenems.
If you want to see extraordinary views, you must take the cable car to Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Although most people will visit in winter to do skiing, summer and autumn also attract many climbers to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery here. In addition, beautiful villages in the Brandnertal Valley will also be suitable tourist destinations to explore with your loved ones.
6. Innsbruck
The mountain town of Innsbruck is a European tourist spot hidden among the Austrian Snow Mountains. The city offers a natural view of the snow mountains that is guaranteed to be really cool!
The city's main attraction is the Innsbrucker Nordkette, a cable car that will take visitors to the largest natural park in Austria - Nordkette. This cable car is the best way to enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains in the city of Innsbruck. You can also take the cable car to the Hungerberg District, which is 800 meters above sea level. Here, you will be presented with a spectacular view of the Valley Inn. On a clear day, you can even see the Italian border area!
Well, on the Innsbruck mainland itself, you can find the historic Old Town Innsbruck with a 500-year-old building that is still well maintained. Some other famous tourist destinations include the Alpine Zoo, the Royal Palace of Hofburg and Swarovski Crystal World. Not only limited to the tourist destinations above, you can still explore other special places in this city!
Liechtenstein
7. Vaduz
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, a small landlocked country between Switzerland and Austria. Even though you may have never heard of this country, you should know that there are many things to see and do here!
Vaduz Palace is the official residence of Prince Liechtenstein which is located on a hill and you can enjoy its beauty from various corners of the city of Vaduz. Although this palace is not open to the public, you can visit the wineries in the complex and taste the prince's favorite wine!
Das Stadtle is a beautiful street which is the main part of the city center of Vaduz. Here, you can enjoy the best local dishes and explore Vaduz's unique art at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.
Old Rhine Bridge that connects Liechtenstein with Switzerland is one of the European tourist attractions must visit here. You can see directly the borders of these two countries while admiring the beauty of the Rhine River.
8. Malbun and Steg
The mountainous regions of Malbun and Steg are located close to the village of Triessenburg and are a MUST visit spot for lovers of skiing during the winter in Liechtenstein.
At an altitude of 1.6 km, visitors to Malbun will be presented with a magnificent view of the Rhine Valley and the city of Vaduz. Because Liechtenstein is not as popular as Switzerland as a skiing spot, this mountain area offers natural beauty that is more natural and less crowded. This place is really suitable for you who just want to learn the sport of skiing.
Meanwhile, Steg is located in the attractive Valunatal Valley and offers four cross-country ski routes. Similar to Malbun, you can find many ski schools with expert skiers who are ready to teach their techniques to beginners.
During the summer, Steg and Malbun also offer a variety of climbing routes such as through Valünatal and Naaftal. With this activity, you are guaranteed to be able to better enjoy the natural beauty of Liechtenstein!