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

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.

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

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

Stroll through the charming streets, parks and museums of this Flemish city, famous for its preserved medieval center.

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.

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.

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

Marvel at these shiny, twirling riverside behemoths with postmodern designs crafted by one of the 20th century’s most iconic architects.