Experiences in Europe is for you to get an overview of things not to miss in a country, or when preparing for a trip. We write about several different exciting things to see and do in a country that you might not want to miss.
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Experiences in Europe
We've put together the "Experiences in Europe" page, which we think is important because it gives you 25-30 tips on a country's best sights and things to do. We have spent several months in many countries and can share our experiences from Europe. We will add to it over time and the idea is that there will be an article for each country to give you great ideas for what to do on your holiday or weekend.
Hagia Sofia in Istanbul - a historic shrine
The Hagia Sofia in Istanbul is a powerful and impressive historical building, dating back almost 1500 years...
Great places in France - 15 favourites
There are plenty of great places to visit in France, whether you like dramatic scenery, bustling cities or...
Saxon Switzerland - day trip from the Czech Republic to Germany
Saxon Switzerland is a mountainous area and national park in Germany with stunning and dramatic scenery. The natural area...
Amphitheatre in Pula - Arena for gladiators
Located in southern Istria, the Pula Amphitheatre is the sixth largest amphitheatre in the world, built...
Prachovské skály in Bohemian Paradise, Czech Republic
Prachovské skály is an area of stunning rock formations in the Bohemian Paradise nature reserve in the Czech Republic. This...
The Lavaux wine region in Switzerland - and a visit to Chaplin's World
In collaboration with Switzerland Tourism The Lavaux wine region in Switzerland is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to...
Saranda in Albania - 5 great excursions around Saranda
Curious about Saranda in Albania? Today we offer some tips on the lovely holiday resort of Saranda...
Visenter in Poland - Bialowieza Forest, Bialowieza National Park
Mink in Poland! We have long dreamed of seeing wild bison in Poland and to...
Living in tents in Tunisia - under the stars in the Sahara
Living in a tent in Tunisia is an experience. We stayed one night in a tent...
Snorkelling in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt - a lovely boat trip
Now we have tried snorkelling in Sharm el Sheikh, in the Red Sea in Egypt. It...
Valpolicella - the wine valleys of northern Italy
Yesterday we went on a tour of the vineyards in Valpolicella, the wine district just north of...
Schwedenfest in Wismar, Germany
Every year on the penultimate weekend of August, the town of Wismar celebrates, with much fanfare, the...
Eisriesenwelt in Austria - the largest ice cave in the world
We've just visited the Eisriesenwelt in Austria - the largest ice cave in the world! Several readers told us about...
Öregrund in Roslagen - tips for things to see and do
Öregrund is a real gem in Roslagen with charming alleys, beautiful old wooden houses and a harbour....
Riddarhuset in Stockholm - interesting to visit
The Riddarhuset in Stockholm is open to visitors for one hour every weekday, and making a visit to...
Tisá in the Czech Republic - filming location for Narnia
Tisá in the Czech Republic is an area of stunning rock formations, Tiské stěny, in the northern part of the...
Zarautz in Spain - Gran camping with a panoramic view
Today the sun is shining on Gran camping Zarautz in Spain. We took a walk down to the beach...
Hang gliding in Interlaken, Switzerland
In collaboration with Switzerland Tourism Nu, we have had the chance to try hang gliding in Interlaken in...
Dagö in Estonia - among lighthouses and Swedish history
In cooperation with the Estonian Tourist Board Dagö in Estonia is a green and scenic island, where...
The sacred monastic village of Glendalough - and Ireland's highest waterfall
Our last two motorhome excursions in Ireland were to the holy monastic village of Glendalough and to...
The Rhine case in Switzerland - and a journey along the Grand Tour
In collaboration with Switzerland Tourism Now, we have visited the Rhine Falls in Switzerland, or Rheinfall, as it...
Île Sainte-Marguerite near Cannes - Lerin Islands in France
One of the reasons why we went back to Cannes and the French Riviera, was that we...
Horse riding in Iceland
Today it was time for our long-awaited horse riding trip in Iceland and we woke up to ... windy...
Oktoberfest in Germany - and other German folk festivals
Who doesn't want to experience Oktoberfest in Germany? We've gathered everything you need to know to...
The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in France
Located on the border between Normandy and Brittany, the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in France is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bastei in Saxon Switzerland - dramatic nature in Germany
Writer: Helena Bergström Bastei in Saxon Switzerland is a stunning mountainous area in Germany with a beautiful...
Cool treetop course in Krkonoše, northern Czech Republic
The treetop course in Krkonoše, in the north of the Czech Republic, offers a wonderful nature experience. You walk high up among...
Guided Beatles tour in Hamburg - join us at the Reeperbahn
We have done a guided Beatles tour in Hamburg, and we highly recommend it. Very interesting...
Cannes Film Festival - we were there!
The Cannes Film Festival in France! Today we rubbed shoulders with celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival....
Spa in the Czech Republic - Experience the Spa Triangle
In cooperation with Czech Tourism Have you experienced spas in the Czech Republic? Or maybe even...
10 tips for visiting Venice
Venice is built on stilts in a lagoon. Around all the small islands there are bridges. or so...
Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit
Last weekend we visited Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm. It was a fantastic autumn weekend, and really...
What to do in the High Coast - 30 wonderful experiences
What to do in the High Coast? This scenic area in Ångermanland is not only beautiful...
Port-Cros Island in France - France's exotic national park
The island of Port-Cros in France is one of the so-called Golden Islands on the Côte d'Azur. The island reminds...
Museum of Popcorn in Hamburg - when you want to have fun!
Museum of Popcorn in Hamburg! This is not a "museum" in the true sense of the word, but rather...
Appenzell in Switzerland - delicacies and direct democracy
In collaboration with Switzerland Tourism Appenzell in Switzerland is really not much more than a village...
Pag Island in Croatia - salt, cheese and sandy beaches
The island of Pag in Croatia is an elongated windswept island known for its salt production, its...
Paradise Beach in Corsica - Plage de Cupabia
What a wonderful paradise beach in Corsica! We have found a fabulous beach in Corsica, one of those...
Rammelsberg Mine - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Goslar
The Rammelsberg mine is a Unesco World Heritage Site in the German town of Goslar, located in the mountainous area of...
Albania's beaches - 14 beautiful beaches in Albania
Albania's beaches! Today we're featuring lots of beautiful beaches in Albania, including our own favourite Bunec...
Gorges du Verdon - Europe's Grand Canyon
The Gorges du Verdon in France are sometimes called the Grand Canyon of Europe, and it's not hard to...
Fairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Bavaria
Fairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Germany is located in south-west Bavaria on the border with Austria. Disney designed...
Beer spa in the Czech Republic - how does it work?
In partnership with Czech Tourism Beer spa in the Czech Republic - how does it work? We have to...
Kutna Hora and the skeleton church in Sedlec
The Czech town of Kutna Hora is located seven kilometres east of Prague and is listed on UNESCO's...
Norrviken's gardens - fantastic park outside Båstad
Norrviken Gardens, located outside Båstad in Skåne, was built at the end of the 19th century by gardening enthusiast Rudolf...
Travelling to Zanzibar
We never thought we would end up there, in Zanzibar. It sounded a bit too much like...
Visit the Colosseum in Rome - and the Roman Forum
Visiting the Colosseum in Rome is powerful! This impressive amphitheatre was completed in 80 AD...
Churches in Sweden - 25 very beautiful Swedish churches
Churches in Sweden - there are plenty of them! In fact, there are around 3500...
Europe's longest zipline - Sweden Zipline in Småland.
Europe's longest zipline course is in Sweden, deep in the forests of Småland. Sure, it's...
Food and Fun Reykjavik Festival - Iceland's gourmet week
The Food and Fun Reykjavik festival is definitely a reason to visit Iceland's capital during February/March....
Things to do in Germany - 26 tips for sights and experiences
Things to do in Germany and German attractions! Germany is a large and exciting country, and there's plenty to see and experience, whether you like nature, culture, history or adventure. Plan new trips or experiences along the way. Here are lots of tips from us!

Things to do in Ireland - 11 tips, sights and experiences
Things to do in Ireland and Irish sights are good to know, so you don't miss out on too much of the good stuff. It can be when you are there or when you plan your trip before you leave. Imagine coming to something fabulously beautiful!

Things to do in Malta - 25 tips, experiences and attractions
In Malta we have lots of things to do and several attractions. We have been to Malta many times and had a lot of fun. We have gathered all the great places in one place in this post and maybe you will get something out of it.

Holidays in Sweden - Guide with tips from north to south
Holidays in Sweden! Our elongated country offers wonderful nature experiences, interesting sights and exciting excursions. We share our very best tips for travelling in Sweden.


Experiences in Europe
Experiences in Europe has come about through FREEDOMtravel.se travelling and exploring the world for 5-8 months a year since 2009, specialising in Europe. We have used a motorhome ourselves but we write for you as a traveller. It makes no difference if you fly to a city or town or if you get there by mobile, because it is "experiences in Europe" in focus for you as a traveller.
The tips that we have will be added to and we will have many experiences in many cities, and we hope that we are an inspiration to you who are travelling. No one wants to come home from a destination to someone saying "did you miss that, oh no". Think of us as a destination site that is digital and that you always have with you when travelling.
Which countries do you want from Europe?
We go around the Europe and maybe there are some special ones that we are missing, that many people want answers to, or that there is not enough information on the web. Feel free to write and tell us!
Experiences in Europe
This page is constantly being added to, and is a shortcut for those who want some quick information instead of reading page after page online. There will be more countries that you will be able to access.