Easter is right around the corner, and well, with that comes a lot of Easter travelling through the holidays! But the world is massive, and there are so many days you’d have to spend, so spending them in the right place is always going to be essential!
This post provides a complete guide on the best European cities to travel to during the Easter Holidays and how you can make sure you make the most out of your travels. So when Easter weekend rolls around, you’ll know exactly where you want to go and what you can not miss, making it the best Easter weekend ever!
Although this post is a list of the top 15 cities in Europe for the best Easter holiday ever, there are a few things you should always keep in mind when travelling to a new city.
Here’s how you can make sure you’re exploring right, no matter where you are!
This will always get you far. When you’re at the hotel, ask the concierge for recommendations. While you’re out, talk to everyone about the must-see, must-do things! You’ll be able to find a lot of hidden gems that way!
Instead of taking a taxi everywhere, try going bipedal! Walk around the city on foot and discover things as you go. Better yet, try tour buses and even boats! It’ll allow you to experience things from a brand new perspective!
Even though on-site recommendations and walking are great ways to find some hidden gems, make sure you’re doing a little bit of research on the area by using the internet and travel guides. That way, you’ll always have your own bucket list and can top it up with the things you find along the way!
There are lots of festivals and exhibits going on all around the world, pretty much all the time. A great way to get in there and get a feel for the “true” image of a city is by visiting these places!
Now that you know how to make sure you’re making the most out of your travels, here are the top 15 European cities for the Easter holidays and what you need to see, visit and experience while you’re there!
Amsterdam is one of the world’s most interesting cities. The culture, the adventure, and the weather alone are enough to make anyone’s holiday super fun, but if there’s one thing that you can do on Easter and not the rest of the year, it’s visiting the Keukenhof Garden!
Every year, there are over 7 million tulips planted in a 32-hectare garden. Around March, these tulips bloom, and well, this is a sight that needs to be seen in person. No pictures do it enough justice! Not only that, but the rest of the park also features lots of different activities for adults and children. There’s food, music, a petting zoo, a treasure hunt, and even a maze! So everyone can have a great Easter weekend!
While Easter may be taken over by the legendary Easter bunny everywhere else in the world, things are still kept traditional in Spain. Throughout the week leading up to Easter, the Semana Santa processions take place. This is called “Holy Week” in Spain, and you can be a part of these huge, elaborate religious celebrations that go on the entire week! As you do, you’ll have the opportunities to try out lots of traditional Tapas and Paella, along with lots of other authentic Spanish food. If you’re going to visit Barcelona, there’s pretty much no better time than Easter!
Berlin is an amazing city, but the charm it has during Easter is unlike any other! Throughout Easter time, Berlin has the “Spring Festival”. During it, the entire city is no less than a giant carnival, with rides, food, fireworks, and everything else you might’ve never even thought of, all squished in one insane week! If you like fun, adventure, and a lot of food, this is the place to be during Easter!
Budapest is a city that looks like it’s right out of a magazine. However, throughout most of the year, the temperature is far too extreme to even think about going there! But spring is different. Spring is when Budapest thrives! Throughout Easter, Vörösmarty Square is transformed into its very own Easter Festival. That alone is enough to make anyone’s trip, but if you’re really trying to soak up all the Easter charm, you should definitely visit the infamous St Stephen’s Basilica and attend the procession there!
Geneva is a great place to visit no matter what the time of the year may be, but if you’re into Easter, you’d have a great time here! One of the main attractions here is the Great Easter Hunt, which takes place throughout the entire city! Once you’re done with that, head up to Mont Salève for some incredible views and stop by Interlaken for a day full of relaxation by the water! This is truly a place that can do it all!
If Portugal is more your speed, spend Easter Holiday in Lisbon! Here, you can dedicate one day that’s entirely for exploring. The great thing here is that Lisbon makes exploring easy with Tram 28! This is a classic tram. It has its own track, which follows a beautiful scenic route going through the whole city. During Easter, there’s a different charm of making your way through on the tram. It’s an experience of a lifetime!
No guide about Europe is complete without a mention of London. Even though London is a great city to visit throughout the year, the temperatures are perfect during Easter, making the trip a lot more pleasant! You can visit Buckingham Palace and London Bridge, but one of the best things to do in London during Easter is to visit a park and have a picnic there! That’s what the locals do, and it’s a wholesome environment that’s hard to find in London with the hustle and bustle throughout the year!
Norway is the epitome of natural beauty. But during Easter, it’s full of Easter cheer, and you can literally feel all the happiness in the air (maybe also because it’s the last day of school). Not only is the city all decked out in Easter everything, but there are also a lot of activities for everyone! You can go skiing, have elaborate dinners, or visit the Fjord on the cruise! There’s so much to do that you might just want to extend the holiday more than the weekend!
Paris is the most romantic city in the world, and while the spring air makes that all that much nicer, there are a lot of activities you can take part in during Easter! For the traditional folks, there are services at t Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur that just shouldn’t be missed. There are Easter hunts throughout the city, fabulous brunches, and dinners for everyone to enjoy, enough to last the entire holiday!
Easter is big in Portugal. That can really be seen and experienced during Easter! There are religious processions throughout the city, where anyone can join in on the activities. Taking a walk through the city will show you all of the wonders it’s made of. Everyone is welcoming, and it’s just an overall fun time. The one thing you should not miss is the food on Easter! Roasted lamb, Folar, and Pão-de-Ló are foods you need to try on Easter to actually experience it the same way that locals do!
Rome may be one of the most famous cities in the world, but on Easter, it’s even crazier. Start off your day with the mass in the basilica of Santa Sabina! Then, visit the Trevi’s Fountain and make a wish with a coin on a holy day, feast on some Abbacchio, Colomba, and Pastiera Napoletana, and finish the day off at the Vigil! A day full of Easter charm that you can’t really find anywhere else.
Sevilla is a must-visit in Spain throughout the year anyway, but on Easter, there’s something special. The Holy Week parade has around 50,000 participants every year, and it’s just one of the most breathtaking sights you’d ever see! While you’re there, visit The Royal Alcázars of Seville, and go fruit picking through the orange and lemon gardens, making it all one of the springy-best holidays ever!
Easter in Sweden might get a little confusing. That’s because the people there dress up as witches on holiday! That’s literally the dress code, “Witches only!” But that’s not all. The food around Easter time is insane! Try out the köttbullar, kall inkokt lax, or kall inkokt kyckling med citron och rosmarin, and finish the day off with Waffles or Easter Chocolate cake! What’s even better is that there’s an Easter brunch cruise available too, where you can experience it all in one place!
Venezia is known for the Gondola Tour, but there are certain times of the year when you can’t experience that because the temperature is too extreme. However, the Easter holiday falls at just the right time. It’s the best season for the Gondola Tour! While you’re on it, you can go through the city, see all of the Easter decorations, have Venezia spritz and Easter-themed food and chocolates on the ride, and have one of the most peaceful experiences ever!
Vienna really embraces the Easter Holidays. There are several days of Easter Markets, shows at Styria Village, a great display of art and music at Wagner and Italian Operas, and learning the history of Vienna at Empress Sissi’s romantic bolthole and Palace Schoenbrunn. All while trying out all of the delicious traditional food and drinks! If you’re looking for adventure, you can even make your way up the mountains for a skiing trip, making Easter a fun-filled holiday for everyone!
This ultimate bucket list will give you enough ideas to make this Easter Holiday one that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Try the suggestions in the post, or get out there and explore right in these cities and create your own adventure. Whatever you may decide, one thing’s for sure, you’re going to end up having an amazing Easter Holiday!
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