Nothing can show us the sights and different parts of it as much as walking in the city. Walking is the best way to get to know each city better and discover things that are not listed in manuals or mobile apps. Walking also saves costs and produces less greenhouse gas. Here are 16 of Europe’s best walking cities.
1. The city of Berlin in Germany
Berlin is still a strange city that sometimes makes you feel homesick, especially when you walk in its historic heart, where the Berlin Wall was located from 1961 to 1989. Walking in different parts of the former East and West Berlin, we can still see the differences. Berlin is a big city, and if your walk is long, you can take the city train back.
2. The port city of Trieste in Italy
The port city of Trieste on the Adriatic Sea is a great place for hiking. The lovely cafes of this city can be a place to relax and rejuvenate. The magnificent beach of Trieste has also made it one of the best cities in Europe for walking.
3. City of Marseille in France
Attractions include the harbor of Marseille, the narrow, winding streets of Le Panier, the expansive view of Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the Rue de la République with its magnificent 19th-century buildings.
4. Lisbon city in Portugal
The towns spread over the steep hills, making it difficult to walk, especially if you are wearing your best clothes and the sun is above your head. Of course, narrow streets have the advantage that you can usually find shade in them.
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5. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, one of the best cities in the world for cyclists, is also a good place for walking. Start the hike from Assistens Cemetery. This cemetery is not a sad place at all and the locals go there to relax, walk and enjoy nature. Famous people such as Hans Christian Andersen, author of children’s books, are buried in this cemetery. After the cemetery, you can move to the port area and on your way pass through the green space of the Royal Library Garden.
6. The city of Seville or Seville in Spain
The central and historical part of Seville is very dense, but you can walk in the Triana neighborhood along the Guadalquivir River and the Isla de la Cartuja.
7. City of Florence in Italy
After about 10 minutes and only 800 meters on foot, you can reach the main tourist attractions of Florence. The old Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the city’s famous cathedral, and the Uffizi Gallery are a short distance away.
8. City of Venice in Italy
Although Venice is best known for its waterways, it is also a good city for hiking. If you have 12 minutes, you can take a look at places of interest such as the Rialto Bridge, San Marco Square and the Alas Bridge, if you do not get lost behind the tourist tours.
9. Riga, Latvia
Just a 2.4 km walk away you can see the best tourist attractions in Riga, such as the Cathedral and the House of the Black Heads. In the central market you can also prepare snacks to supply energy to your sidewalk.
10. Athens city in Greece
Most of the city’s tourist attractions such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Agora and the Athens National Park can be reached in just 3 km on foot.
11. City of Hamburg in Germany
It takes just 40 minutes to walk 3.2 km between Hamburg’s best tourist attractions including the Hamburg Dungeon and the Maritime Museum.
12. Edinburgh, Scotland
It takes about 44 minutes to walk between the 5 main tourist attractions of Edinburgh, including the National Museum, Edinburgh Castle, the National Gallery, the Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Holyrood Park. Of course, parts of the streets of this city are very rugged and full of high and low.
13. City of Madrid in Spain
It also takes just 44 minutes to walk to Madrid’s most important landmarks, such as the Temple of Deboud and the Park El Retiro.
14. City of Porto in Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal. In less than 45 minutes you can see the most important sights of Porto, such as the Luís I Bridge and the cathedral.
15. Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between places like Tallinn Freedom Square, Viru Gate, and Kadriorg Park is only 3.7 km.
16. Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm city sights such as Stockholm Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, and Skansen Museum are just a 46-minute walk away.
Have you experienced living or traveling in any of these cities? How much did you enjoy walking in them? What cities and parts of them do you suggest for walking?
