Europe Action & adventure, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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Find one of Europe’s largest glaciers, its most powerful waterfall, most extensive national park and oldest parliament in this island nation on the verge of the Arctic.

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

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.

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

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

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.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

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

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

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

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

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.

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

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

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.

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland.