10 Offbeat European Destinations To Holiday In This Summer

North Jutland, DenmarkThe region of North Jutland is home to the iconic Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, the migrating sand dunes of Råbjerg Mile, a more than 1,500-year-old Viking burial site at Aalborg, and more such hidden gems.St Moritz, SwitzerlandThanks to its favourable location, St Moritz enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year. It became famous due to its mineral springs which were discovered 3,000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort. Camargue, FranceThis coastal region in southern France has a unique natural environment of salt flats, lakes, fields and marshlands, which attract flamingoes on their annual migration. The Parc naturel régional de Camargue is a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve.Alentejo, PortugalWith golden plains, rolling hillsides, lime-green vines, a rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages and marble towns, the Alentejo region has it all. Savour its unique cuisine and check out its red clay pottery and embroidery traditions.MontenegroThis Balkan country has spotless beaches along the Adriatic Coast, mountain peaks 2,000m high or more, plunging canyons, glacial lakes, primaeval forests and charming cities with buildings dating back to the pre-Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods.Aeolian Islands, ItalyThe seven major islands which make up this grouping are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They were supposedly named after Aeolus, the mythical ruler of the winds. They are a small piece of paradise for those hoping to swim and sail in its azure waters.Senja, NorwayThe second largest island in Norway has two contrasting climates: the eastern section has an atypical boreal climate while the western part faces the Norwegian Sea and has a more subpolar oceanic climate. Hike the Segla, catch cod and haddock on a fishing trip, and eat their seafood specialities while you’re here.Pelion Peninsula, GreeceThe upper slopes of the Pelion Peninsula are a green wonderland where trees heavy with fruit vie with wild olive groves and forests of horse chestnut, oak, walnut, fir and beech. Hiking trails and stone paths give way to springs, coves and numerous beaches here.Erfurt, GermanySituated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, Erfurt has been the home and meeting place of various intellectuals for aeons. Visit the “City of Towers'” St Mary’s Cathedral, Church of St Severus, St Augustine's Monastery, the Krämerbrücke, etc.Gdańsk, PolandFor centuries Gdańsk has been a melting pot of cultures, peoples and traditions. Check out Neptune's Fountain, the Main Town Hall, the Museum of the Second World War, the European Solidary Centre, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Sobieszewo Beach.Top 20 Things To Do On Your Europe TourRead more