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Countries in Europe: There is so much to experience
Europe is the second smallest continent, and yet the continent has so much to offer. You don't have to go far to experience one. As a traveler through Europe's 45 countries, you will experience a sea of different cultures, history and landscapes.
To help you well on your way to your next trip around Europe, we have collected all the continent's countries on this page - and of course also a lot of reasons why you should go.
If you are a true nature lover, you don't have to go far from lille Denmark, before you can experience landscapes that will make anyone sigh with admiration. Within hours you may pass out Norway wild and snowy mountains and Dutch countless brightly colored tulip fields.
Get blown away Islands roaring glaciers and take a deep breath at the Cliffs of Moher i Ireland, while watching the sun set over the North Atlantic.
Down south you can enjoy the sun and grab a glass of wine with the hospitable locals. You can snorkel in havet off Croatia coast, let yourself be impressed by the Byzantine monasteries in Greece and sail on the emerald green Bled lake in Slovenia.
Although many countries in Europe have breathtaking nature, there is certainly also a lot to see in the countries' big cities and capitals. Here you will experience a veritable melting pot of culture, art and often a long interesting history when you venture around e.g. Rome or Warsaw.
This history can still be seen today in the form of monuments scattered across the continent. Particularly well-known is the Colosseum, which is one of the 'new' seven wonders of the world, Stonehenge i England and the breathtaking Acropolis i Athens.
The many different cultures also mean that Europe has an incredibly mixed and spectacular food universe. It's a long way from smørrebrødsmadder to Greek moussaka, Polish bigos and English national law chicken tikka masala.
But one thing is certain: A country's culinary cuisine is just as much an experience of the culture as much else when you travel. Therefore, you can with a clear conscience throw yourself at street kitchens, gourmet restaurants and everything in between when you are out and about to experience Europe, e.g. on a Christmas market in Poland.
As you probably already have the feeling, there are countless reasons to visit Europe. It doesn't really matter what you're looking for, every country in Europe has something for every traveller.
Countries in Europe and their capitals
Here is the complete list of the European countries.
- Albania - Tirana
- Andorra - Andorra la Vella
- Belarus - Minsk
- Belgium – Brussels
- Bosnia Herzegovina – Sarajevo
- Bulgaria - Sofia
- Cyprus - Nicosia
- Denmark - Copenhagen
- Estonia - Tallinn
- Finland - Helsinki
- France - Paris
- Greece - Athens
- The Netherlands – Amsterdam
- Ireland - Dublin
- to Iceland - Reykjavik
- Italy - Rom
- Kosovo – Pristina (or Prishtina)
- Croatia - Zagreb
- Latvia - Riga
- Liechtenstein – Vaduz
- Lithuania - Vilnius
- Luxembourg – Luxembourg
- Malta - Valletta
- Moldova – Chisinau
- Monaco - Monaco
- Montenegro - Podgorica
- Nordmakedonien - Skopje
- Norway - Oslo
- Poland - Warsaw
- Portugal - Lisbon
- Romania – Bucharest
- San Marino - San Marino
- Switzerland – Bern
- Serbia – Belgrade
- Slovakia – Bratislava
- Slovenia - Ljubljana
- Spain - Madrid
- Great Britain –London
- Sweden –Stockholm
- Czech Republic – Prague
- Germany - Berlin
- Ukraine – Kyiv (or Kiev)
- Hungary - Budapest
- The Vatican – Vatican City
- Austria – Vienna
Territories in Europe
Although all countries in Europe are mentioned above, there are still several areas which are definitely also worth a visit. These are the territories of Europe.
And what is a territory then? A territory is an area that is not independent, but belongs to other countries or states.
You have probably heard of many of the territories in Europe, and one of them is Scotland. The country is at the top of Great Britain, and is known for its barren nature, bagpipe music and the tragic story of freedom fighter William Wallace.
You will also find the Danish territory, Faroe Islands, in the list of territories. Many associate this place with raw rock landscapes, the cute puffin bird and the people's beautiful national costumes.
Moving further south, you find territories such as Madeira og Azores, which are also islands. But what is different is of course the climate, and here you will experience warm temperatures, azure blue water, lush nature and vulcanized landscapes.
If, on the other hand, you would like to experience the exact opposite, you must go to Svalbard in the north Norway. During the cold winter months, you can experience the wonderful natural phenomenon, the northern lights, greet a polar bear or go dog sledding in the white snow.
As you can probably sense, these areas hold plenty of adventure, beautiful scenery and fantastic wildlife.
That is why we have made a list of some selected territories on the continent, which are worth investigating in more detail when you are going to travel to the many beautiful countries in Europe anyway.
14 territories in Europe and their capital cities
Here is the list of all the territories in Europe:
- Azores (Portugal) – Ponta Delgada
- Faroe Islands (Denmark) – Thorshavn
- Gibraltar (Great Britain) – Gibraltar
- Guernsey (United Kingdom) – Saint Peter Port
- Isle of Man (UK) – Douglas
- Jersey (UK) – Saint Helier
- Madeira (Portugal) – Funchal
- Northern Cyprus (Turkey) – North Nicosia
- Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) – Belfast
- Scotland (Great Britain) – Edinburgh
- Svalbard (Norway) – Longyearbyen
- Transnistria (Moldova) – Tiraspol
- Wales (UK) – Cardiff
- Aland Islands (Finland) – Mariehamn
Countries in Europe: The adventure starts in the European countries!
Explore our artikler og travel offers to Europe, and let yourself be inspired for your next trip – regardless of whether you want to explore Europe by land, sea or air. There are countless experiences waiting for you.
If you are in doubt about what to choose, you can always get good tips in our travel community and in our Facebook group for all travel enthusiasts. Here we share our best travel advice, travel inspiration and most importantly: Here we share the joy of travelling.
Good trip to the many exciting countries in Europe.
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