Europe Action & adventure, Autumn, Castles & palaces, Island & reefs, Lighthouse, Modern architecture + Waterfall pictures

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Making a visit to the capital of Denmark is like stepping into a fairy tale, as this picturesque Scandinavian city by the sea embodies Old World charm.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Imagine you have been transported back in time as you explore this spectacular 11th-century castle, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that seems straight from a story.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.