Europe In June

• Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard)

• British Museum

• Tower of London

• Tower Bridge

• London Eye

• Hyde Park

• Enjoy a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theatre.

• Take a scenic boat ride on the Thames.

• Enjoy street food at Camden Market.

• Visit the Sky Garden.

• Go on a walking tour of Westminster.

• London has over 170 museums.

• The city hosts the Royal Ascot in June, which is a horse-racing & fashion event attended by the royal family.

• The London Underground railway is the oldest metro system in the world.

• The contactless Oyster Card provides easy access to public transport throughout London.

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Champs-Elysees

• Arc de Triomphe

• Montmartre

• Sacre-Coeur

• Picnic at Luxembourg Gardens.

• Watch an open-air film at Parc de la Villette.

• Sip wine and people-watch at Saint-Germain cafes.

• Cruise the Seine at sunset.

• Explore the Latin Quarter’s book shops and bistros.

• Every year on June 21st, Paris celebrates World Music Day, called “Fête de la Musique”.

• Paris has 37 bridges over the Seine.

• It’s one of the most walkable cities in Europe.

• Buda Castle

• Szechenyi Thermal Bath

• Parliament Building

• Fisherman's Bastion

• Heroes' Square

• Experience nighttime cruising along the Danube River.

• Enjoy a party at Szimpla Kert, one of Budapest's famous Ruin bars.

• Take a tour on the storied Line 1 metro.

• Visit a traditional spa in Hungary.

• Buda and Pest were two different towns that eventually became Budapest.

• The currency used here is Hungarian Forint (HUF), not Euro.

• An annual music event - “Belvarosi Fesztival” is hosted here in June.

• Its spas are supplied by over 100 thermal springs.

• Prague Castle

• St. Vitus Cathedral

• Charles Bridge

• Astronomical Clock

• Old Town Square

• Wenceslas Square

• Petrin Hill

• Take a tour of Mala Strana's mediaeval alleys.

• Enjoy a Czech beer in Letna Park.

• Take a river cruise on the Vltava.

• Take in Kampa Island's outdoor concerts.

• Go to the oddball Franz Kafka Museum.

• Beer is cheaper than water in many places.

• Prague was untouched in WWII, preserving its architecture.

• The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Nyhavn

• Tivoli Gardens

• Little Mermaid Statue

• Rosenborg Castle

• Freetown Christiania

• Cycle around using the city’s bike-sharing system.

• Enjoy street food like Danish smorrebrod, flaeskesteg sandwiches, and Nordic-style hot dogs at Reffen.

• Take a dip at the Islands Brygge Harbour Baths (a popular public swimming area).

• Visit museums like SMK or Glyptoteket.

• Take a canal tour through Christianshavn.

• Copenhagen is one of Europe’s greenest cities.

• The city aims to be carbon-neutral by 2025.

• It hosts the Copenhagen Jazz Festival in late June.

• Clerigos Tower

• Livraria Lello

• Ribeira District

• Dom Luis I Bridge

• Porto Cathedral

• Sample port wine in cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.

• Cruise the Douro River at sunset.

• Stroll through the Jardins do Palacio de Cristal.

• Discover local art in the Miguel Bombarda district.

• Eat fresh seafood by the Matosinhos beach.

• The iconic Harry Potter-inspired library, Livraria Lello, is in Porto.

• Tram Line 1 offers scenic rides along the Douro.

• Porto’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Hallgrimskirkja Church

• Harpa Concert Hall

• Sun Voyager sculpture

• Laugavegur Street

• Perlan Museum

• Relax in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon.

• Take a whale watching tour from the Old Harbour.

• Explore nearby Golden Circle destinations like Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall.

• Hike Mount Esja for city views.

• Reykjavik means “Smoky Bay” in Icelandic.

• Iceland uses 100% renewable energy.

• Puffin watching season peaks in June.

• Reykjavik Arts Festival runs through early June.

• Wawel Castle

• Main Market Square

• St. Mary’s Basilica

• Kazimierz District

• Cloth Hall

• Wander the Old Town and sip coffee in Planty Park.

• Take a day trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

• Visit Schindler’s Factory Museum.

• Enjoy pierogi at a local milk bar.

• Join a Vistula River cruise.

• Krakow was Poland’s royal capital for 500 years.

• Jagiellonian University is one of the oldest in Europe.

• The Trumpeter’s call is played every hour at the tower of St. Mary’s.

• Marienplatz

• Nymphenburg Palace

• Englischer Garten

• BMW Museum

• Allianz Arena

• Tour the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle nearby.

• Enjoy a beer at Hofbrauhaus amidst chestnut trees.

• Try surfing or watch the pros surf at the Eisbach River.

• Explore the Kunstareal district's art galleries.

• Go to the Summer Festival at Tollwood.

• There are more than 60 beer gardens in Munich.

• The Englischer Garden is bigger than Central Park in New York City.

• During major events, public transport is free.

• In Bavaria, beer is regarded as food.

• Edinburgh Castle

• Isle of Skye

• Loch Ness

• Ben Nevis

• Royal Mile

• Hike through Glencoe or the Cairngorms National Park.

• Try whisky at a Highland distillery.

• Attend the Highland Games, one of Scotland's oldest traditional sporting events.

• Take your chance to spot puffins on the Isle of Staffa.

• Go for a stroll along the Fife Coastal Path.

• Scotland experiences nearly 18 hours of daylight in June.

• The region is home to more than 30,000 lakes (lochs).

• Scotland's national animal is the Unicorn, a mythical symbol of strength, pride, and purity.

• Jungfraujoch

• Zermatt

• Interlaken

• Lauterbrunnen

• Grindelwald

• Trek the Eiger Trail for dramatic views of Eiger North Face, alpine meadows, and glacier valleys.

• Take a ride in the Glacier Express for panoramic views of Zermatt and St. Moritz.

• Experience paragliding over Interlaken’s lakes and mountains.

• Visit alpine dairies for fresh cheese tasting.

• Take the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car to Europe’s highest station at 12,739 ft 

• The region includes more than 40 mountain peaks rising over 4,000 meters.

• Switzerland offers 65,000+ kilometres of marked hiking trails.

• The Jungfraujoch railway station is the highest in Europe.

• Bernese Oberland is among the top summer getaways in the country.

• Oia

• Fira

• Red Beach

• Ancient Thera

• Akrotiri Archaeological Site

• Watch the sunset from Oia’s castle ruins.

• Take a boat tour of the caldera and hot springs.

• Go for a wine-tasting experience at Cliffside Vineyards.

• Hike from Fira to Oia for epic views.

• Try local delicacies like fava and tomato fritters.

• Around 1600 BC, a volcanic eruption sculpted the island.

• Santorini is well-known for its red and black volcanic beaches.

• Assyrtiko grapes are used by local wineries to create unique wines.

• Many hotels offer cliffside infinity pools overlooking the caldera.

• Rijksmuseum

• Van Gogh Museum

• Anne Frank House

• Vondelpark

• Jordaan District

• Experience a canal cruise at sunset while sipping a local beer.

• Take a bike rental and tour the Nine Streets.

• Take your loved ones to Vondelpark for a picnic.

• Try Dutch cheese and go to flower markets.

• Enjoy coffee at cafes along historic canals.

• Amsterdam has more canals than Venice.

• There are more than 800,000 bicycles in the city.

• Early June still witnesses the tail-end of tulip season.

• Brandenburg Gate

• Berlin Wall Memorial

• Museum Island

• Reichstag Building

• East Side Gallery

• Swim or kayak in nearby lakes like Wannsee.

• Go to the early June Karneval der Kulturen.

• Explore the vintage stores and flea markets in Berlin.

• Take a walking tour of street art.

• Go to rooftop bars that offer views of the skyline.

• The city has more bridges than Venice.

• Almost 50% of Berlin is green space or water.

• U-Bahn, its underground rail network, is over 120 years old.

• A global hub for techno music and underground culture.

• Berlin hosts over 1,000 festivals & cultural events during June

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum

• Pantheon

• Vatican Museums

• Trevi Fountain

• Go on a tour of the Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.

• Visit the Colosseum to watch it in night lighting.

• Take a sunset stroll along the Spanish Steps.

• Explore the city's main attractions on a Vespa tour.

• Rome, also referred to as the Eternal City, was founded in 753 BC.

• The region features more fountains than any other city globally.

• The smallest nation in the world is Vatican City, which is part of Rome.

• On June 24, locals celebrate the Festa di San Giovanni

• Lake Zurich

• Old Town (Altstadt)

• Bahnhofstrasse

• Uetliberg Mountain

• Kunsthaus Zurich

• Take a boat cruise on Lake Zurich.

• Explore historic lanes in Old Town.

• Shop on the luxury Bahnhofstrasse boulevard.

• Ride your bike or go hiking to Uetliberg to witness scenic views of the city from there.

• Attend the Zurich Festival for some good music and theatre.

• Hagia Sophia

• Blue Mosque

• Topkapi Palace

• Grand Bazaar

• Bosphorus Strait

• Cruise the Bosphorus at sunset.

• Visit historic mosques and palaces.

• Shop for spices and textiles in local bazaars.

• Relax in a traditional Turkish Hammam.

• Enjoy a cup of Turkish tea at cafes with views of the Bosphorus Strait.

• Istanbul spans both Europe and Asia.

• June temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C.

• The city is home to over 3,000 mosques.

• Istanbul was once the capital of three major empires.

• Duomo di Milano

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

• Sforza Castle

• La Scala Opera House

• Navigli District
  
  

• Climb to the top of the Duomo.

• Have dinner along the Navigli canals.

• Explore luxury shops and boutiques.

• Go to Open-Air Concerts and Exhibitions.

• Find hidden courtyards and gardens.

• Men’s Fashion Week takes place in Milan in June.

• It is Italy’s second largest city in terms of population.

• The construction of Duomo took nearly 600 years to complete.

• Panettone, an Italian sweet bread & fruitcake, originates from Milan.

• Tramways in the 19th Century Public tramways have existed for over a hundred years.

• Schonbrunn Palace

• Belvedere Palace

• St. Stephen’s Cathedral

• Hofburg Palace

• Prater Amusement Park

• Watch live classical performances in city parks like Stadtpark and Augarten.

• Enjoy Viennese coffee at local cafes.

• Admire the Schönbrunn's gardens, which will be in full bloom in June.

• Walk along the Danube Canal promenade.

• Take a tour of Mozart's Vienna with a guide.

• One of the most liveable cities in the world is Vienna.

• The Prater’s Giant Ferris Wheel is over 125 years old.

• The Vienna Jazz Festival kicks off in late June.

• Vienna is home to over 100 museums and 27 historic palaces & castles.

• The city is famous for its traditional summer wine taverns called “Heuriger”

• Trinity College & Book of Kells

• Guinness Storehouse

• Dublin Castle

• St. Stephen’s Green

• Temple Bar District

• Visit libraries and literary sites.

• Enjoy live music in the city's historic pubs.

• Relax and have a leisurely picnic at Phoenix Park.

• Walk along the coast to Bray or Howth.

• Try Irish whisky at local distilleries.

• Dublin gets nearly 18 hours of daylight in late June.

• Bloomsday, celebrating James Joyce, is held on June 16.

• The city has more than 750 pubs.

• Dublin’s Viking roots date back over 1,000 years

• Pre-peak weather: In most parts of Europe, it is comfortable enough for walking tours, to ride bikes, and lounge on the beach, with the temperature ranging between 18-28°C.

• Start of festival season: Attend festivals that’re celebrated in June, like Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, Spain’s San Juan bonfires, and the midsummer fests in Finland & Sweden.

• Fewer crowds, better access: Tourist crowd is lower compared to the peak months, so it’s easier to find hotels and you can enjoy your trip in a more relaxed way.

• Beaches are summer-ready: Enjoy your perfect beach holiday as the summer season begins and Mediterranean destinations like Mallorca, Cinque Terre, and Dubrovnik open up.

• Hiking trails fully open: Snow in mountain routes of Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy clears out, so the roads are fully open, allowing activities like cycling, and trekking.

• Outdoor dining is back: From sipping Aperol spritz in Rome to having cheese platters by the Seine, enjoy Europe’s outdoor dining culture at patios across France, Italy, and Spain.

• Longer days: The days get longer across Europe, and countries like Norway, Ireland, and Scotland enjoy up to 18 hours of daylight, allowing more time for sightseeing.

June in Europe sees comfortable and pleasant weather conditions, which makes it a popular time among tourists. Temperatures range between 13 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius across Europe, making it delightfully warm and cosy. Chances of rainfall are pretty low, so you can explore the attractions on dry, sunny days.

June marks the beginning of the peak travel period, so you can still visit different places amidst low crowds. Although the Mediterranean coast is hotter than the rest of Europe, it offers the best beach experiences on the continent. This is also a great time for participating in outdoor adventures like trekking and hiking.

• Delhi - Paris, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam

• Mumbai - Rome, Zurich, Istanbul

• Bengaluru - Frankfurt, London

• Chennai & Hyderabad - Paris, Munich

• Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands)

• Zurich Airport (Switzerland)

• Frankfurt Airport (Germany)

• Helsinki Airport (Finland)

• Copenhagen Airport (Denmark)

• Apply for a Schengen Visa to access most of Western and Central Europe.

• Submit your application 3-4 weeks before your departure.

• London Heathrow,

• Paris Charles de Gaulle,

• Frankfurt, and

• Amsterdam Schiphol

• Pack light layers like T-shirts, linen shirts, and a light jacket or cardigan for cooler evenings.

• Wear a comfortable pair of shoes for walking tours.

• Carry sunglasses and hats for sunny days and outdoor sightseeing.

• Include swimwear and beachwear.

• Carry an umbrella or raincoat for sudden summer showers.

• Don’t forget your travel adapters as Europe mostly uses Type C and Type F plugs with 230V supply.

• Pack a long-lasting sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

• Take a daypack, which is convenient for carrying your essentials during sightseeing trips.

• Book flights and accommodations early to avoid higher prices and limited availability.

• Use rail passes like the “Eurorail Pass” to travel efficiently between cities, especially if planning to explore multiple destinations.

• Choose city passes like the Go City Pass, Paris Pass, Barcelona Card, etc for popular locations to save on entrance fees and skip long queues at attractions.

• Carry a mix of cash and cards, as smaller shops or transport may prefer cash, especially in rural areas.

• Stay at central locations for easy access to major landmarks and to maximise your sightseeing time.

• Learn a few local phrases like “Bonjour” and “Hola” for saying Hello in French and Spanish, or “Merci” and “Gracias” for saying Thank you.

• To enhance your experience and communicate better with locals.

• Dress modestly when visiting religious sites and landmarks like St. Peter’s Basilica, Sagrada Familia, Meteora Monasteries, etc.

• Glastonbury Festival, England (June 25-29): It’s one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, and this year it’ll be hosting artists like Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, and more.

• Sonar Festival, Barcelona (June 12-14): A global celebration of electronic music and digital culture, with cutting-edge performances, tech showcases, and creative workshops.

• Bordeaux Wine Festival, France (June 19-22): Held on the riverside, this event offers wine tastings (including Bordeaux Red Blends like Cabernet Sauvignon and White Wines like Semillon) from top French vineyards along with food pairings and vibrant fireworks displays.

• Primavera Sound, Barcelona (June 4-8): Known for its indie, pop, and experimental lineup, Primavera draws music lovers from across the world. This year, the event will be hosting artists like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and more.

• Roskilde Festival, Denmark (June 28 - July 5): Roskilde is a non-profit music festival with strong community vibes, focused on sustainability, art, and music. Popular artists like Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy, Nine Inch Nails, Tyla, and Doechii will be performing here this year.