Valletta: The Best City in Europe 2025 – A Must for Travelers!

Valletta: The Best City in Europe 2025 – A Must for Travelers!

The award is a reason to be happy for Vienna: The travel magazine “Condé Nast Traveler” has identified the best cities in Europe, and our beloved Vienna has once again made it into the top three. For the second time in a row, the Austrian capital ranks in the excellent third place among the best cities for city trips. Picture reports that the magazine's readers appreciate Vienna for its old streets, elegant architecture and traditional cafes.

But at the top of this list is Valletta, Malta, the smallest capital in the European Union and known for its baroque architecture and picturesque, narrow streets. With 320 monuments in just 0.55 square kilometers, Valletta has history and culture to offer. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 and was also named European Capital of Culture in 2018. The delightful city has a population of approximately 5,157 people and is located between Grand Harbor to the east and Marsamxett Harbor to the west. Wikipedia provides further exciting information.

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Second place goes to Oslo, Norway. This city pampers its visitors with modern architecture and impressive nature characterized by forests, fjords and mountains. The other places are followed by Copenhagen (Denmark), Madrid (Spain) and Munich (Germany), all of which are characterized by their special characteristics. Munich is known for Oktoberfest and the English Garden.

The results of this survey show that Vienna is extremely popular, not only with tourists, but also with locals who celebrate the beauty of their city. The mix of culture, history and modern lifestyle makes Vienna a unique travel destination. With its traditional cafés and lively cultural offerings, Vienna remains a top destination for city travelers from all over the world. So you can only say: Vienna does it right and has a good knack for inspiring guests.