63 Great Things to Do in Europe – Once in a Lifetime Experiences

Are you looking for cool places to visit in Europe and the ultimate European experience? Wondering what to do in Europe? There are so many top things to do in Europe, and it might seem like it takes a lifetime to experience them all. But does it really?

Here is your ultimate European bucket list, covering the most amazing things to do across the continent, including many must-see tourist places in Europe.

This comprehensive list not only spans culture, adventures in Europe, road trips, and history but also highlights the essential places to see in Europe, offering a complete overview of the continent’s diverse and unmissable attractions.

While this list is extensive, it understandably does not cover everything Europe has to offer.

We have included both the very obvious must-dos and other unique things to do in Europe that make it an extraordinary destination.

We hope you enjoy this list and it inspires you to do activities  in Europe outside the box, too.

Aside from this, we also have more specific country itineraries such as:

• one week in Spain
• How to spend one week in Germany
• one week in France
• 1 week in Italy

Once in a lifetime experiences in Europe

1. Admire Sagrada Família in Barcelona
2. Climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris
3. Walk the Spanish stairs in Rome
4. Drive a BMW or Mercedes on the German Autobahn
5. Enjoy a Gondola Ride in Venice
6. Visit the gorgeous, red windmills in the Netherlands
7. Visit Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
8. Stay at hostels and build lifetime friendships
9. Touch the snow in North Europe
10. Visit the Northern Lights
11. Fall out of the Sky in Interlaken
12. Have a Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna
13. Go Snowboarding in the Alps
14. Go Snowboarding in tiny Andorra
15. Wander the old town of fairy tale Prague
16. Enjoy a Weizenbier in Munich
17. Visit and learn about the German Wall in Berlin
18. Try the real-deal Bolognese in Bologna, Italy
19. Say Hi to David Statue in Florence
20. Wake up early and enjoy the sunrise from a Croatian Island
21. Cook a Paella in Valencia
22. See the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
23. Have a Guinness Beer in Dublin
24. Give green wine a go in Porto
25. Stay with a local family anywhere in Europe
26. Try delicious Belgian beer in Ghent
27. Eat a Belgian Waffle in Bruges
28. Watch a match in one of the biggest football stadia in Europe
29. Try Pizza in Naples
30. Go for island-hopping in Croatia and Greece
31. Visit Santorini once in your life – and take 1000000 photos
32. Compete with the world-famous Colossus of Rhodes
33. Drink a Turkish tea with one of the most beautiful views over Istanbul
34. Go for a road trip to France, Spain, and Italy
35. Visit a tiny picturesque village in France
36. Rent a Van #vanlife
37. Take the typical Pisa-Tower photo
38. Visit a Festival – and there are thousands to choose from
39. Throw a tomato in your friend’s face
40. Visit La Alhambra in Granada
41. Become a nerd: Visit a Game of Thrones set
42. Have a typical Pasteis de Nata in Lisbon
43. Go Surfing in Portugals coastline
44. Visit the British Museum in London – it’s free!
45. Get drunk at a Pub Crawl
46. Visit a concentration camp in Germany or Poland – recent history helps to understand Europe these days
47. Try Couchsurfing
48. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle near Munich
49. Get surprised by beautiful castles in Luxembourg
50. Have a coffee in Nordic design cafe in Copenhagen
51. Learn about the ghost in Edinburgh
52. Admire the Natures power with Giant’s Causeway near Dublin
53. The Legend of Nessy in Scotland
54. Visit Ancient Stonehenge
55. Wander the Red Square in Moscow
56. Visit an outdoor SPA in Budapest
57. Eat cheap and delicious food in Skopje along with 1l of beer for 50 cents
58. Visit the Acropolis in Athens
59. Follow Dracula in Transylvania
60. Get surprised by Poland’s beautiful cities
61. Take a boat ride in Stockholm
62. Explore and visit the Vatican City
63. Get wow-ed by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
64. Enjoy Europe and its history
65. Speak at least two languages like every European
66. Discover the natural beauty of Lake Bled

Extreme things to do in Europe

Adrenaline junkies! Europe has so much to offer if you are looking for some extreme Europe activities and experiences that will fill your lust. Here you have some of the most known:

1. Tandem helicopter skydive over Interlaken, Switzerland
2. Canyoning in Catalonia
3. Scuba Diving in Iceland
4. Take a snowmobile for a ride in Finnish Lapland
5. Survival training
6. Visit Chernobyl
7. Try Coffee Shops in the Netherlands
8. Bungee from Europabrücke 192m in Austria
9. Giant Swing along the Schlegeis Dam
10. Tandem paragliding flight in the Kotor Bay, Montenegro
11. Kayak & Camp Tour of the Oxelösund archipelago

Best things to do in Europe for 20 year olds

Young backpackers and souls! If you are looking for fun things to do in Europe, you will bet more than 1.000 possibilities. We narrow down some experiences you should have (at least once in life).

1. Visit Amsterdam and its coffee shops
2. Look for Free things to do in Europe
3. Pub Crawl
4. Take a road trip
5. Join on day trips
6. Travel to cheaper destinations in Europe
7. Visit a football match
8. Go Snowboarding
9. Hitchhiking
10. Couchsurfing
11. Become a tour guide
12. Enjoy beach parties
13. Join festivals across Europe

More useful guides to travel Europe

Besides these top adventurous things to do in Europe, we have written more useful guides for your Europe bucket list.

• Best things to do in Spain
• Best travel websites for Europe
• Vrbo – the better alternative to Airbnb? Read my full review of Vrbo
• Get Your Guide – is it the best way to buy your sightseeing tickets?
• best Christmas markets in Europe
• Where to Stay in Edinburgh  – hotels, hostels, apartments
• Where to Stay in Istanbul 
• Things to do in Europe in winter
• Hidden Gems and Secret Tips for Barcelona

This list will be updated as we go.