These are the 11 most ignored European countries that not enough people visit and that you should plan your next trip to ASAP, Austria. Make your Sound of Music (196) dreams come true in Austria. San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world, so it's no wonder it doesn't get millions of visitors. Even if everyone wanted to come, there wouldn't be enough room for them to fit.
That said, as for such a small country, San Marino actually has a lot of attractions. The oldest republic in the world, is historically fascinating. While only 61 square kilometers, San Marino has nine settlements. Most visitors head to the so-called Città di San Marino, a picturesque area on the slopes of Mount Titano.
The second smallest country in the world, Monaco is small, but the size does not prevent it from making a big impression. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco's 200 hectares are truly charming, but not in a humble way. Rarely visited by backpackers, it is a luxury tourist destination. Yachts, luxury hotels and ubiquitous elegance, that's what dominates the landscape, but there are other things to do besides dining and sailing.
The charming cafes, the medieval village of Monaco-Ville, the oceanographic museum, the exotic gardens and the art galleries are nice to visit. Some 20 years have passed since the tragic civil war, and the name of Bosnia is still associated with the dramatic conflict. The country is not very developed compared to most European states. That is why it is among the least visited European countries, but it is making its way into the future.
At the moment, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a fascinating place, with warm and welcoming premises and a unique atmosphere. Due to Ottoman influences, there is still a bit of oriental atmosphere in the air. There are also reminiscences of the socialist era and modern Western culture. With medieval castles, beautiful villages and beautiful mountains, Bosnia-Herzegovina is truly picturesque.
There are excellent opportunities for hiking and skiing. Leave the massive crowds of tourists in France or Italy behind and make your next trip to one of the least visited European countries. Germany's famous Black Forest disappoints more people than it excites. If it were all that Germany had to offer, it would be worth seeing.
For Europeans, any large forest is understandably a popular attraction. But I would say that the average American visitor who has seen more than three trees in one place would prefer the Romantic Road of Germany and Bavaria, or the country of the Rhine and Moselle, all high points that cut the Black Forest into stumps. It seems that almost everyone planning a trip to Europe is going to Paris, London, Rome, Dublin or one of the other popular cities that are at the top of any given European itinerary. But frequent travelers soon realize that the greatest rewards can come from discovering more places out of the ordinary, including these fabulous less traveled European destinations.
I don't understand the appeal of Brussels, but many tourists visit the city on their first trip to Europe. Known as the “last dictatorship in Europe”, this could be the reason why it is one of the least visited countries in Europe. Helsinki is not a city that I will be returning to soon, and it is not a city that I would recommend to anyone visiting Europe. I must admit that I think the entrance to La Sagrada Familia is too expensive, and it is so expensive that many people choose to skip it because it is not worth what they ask for.
It is at the top of almost everyone's list of European dreams and honestly doesn't deserve to be. Latvia, together with the previously listed countries of Lithuania and Estonia, make up the 3 Baltic states and, in fact, all three have reached this list of “least visited countries in Europe”. To compile this list of the least visited European countries, I used data from the UNTWO annual tourism report, which tracks international tourist arrivals. In addition, it can be argued that the modern border between Asia and Europe remains a historical and cultural construction.
One of Europe's best-kept secrets at the southern tip of the three Baltic states, Lithuania is a vibrant destination that you absolutely must see. Summer is often the forbidden season for these trips, but you will surely want to have your own piece of “European sun” without suffering from the swarm of tourists. This principality contains a number of fairy-tale castles in its small space, reminding visitors that they are really in Old World Europe. As one of the countries that suffered the Yugoslav civil war in the 90s, Montenegro saw a tragic decline in its tourism.
Tallinn is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, sometimes referred to as the “rough diamond”. . .
