9 Best Cities in Europe for Every Kind of Traveler—From History Buffs to Foodies

To plan your trip, read our list of the Best Hotels in Milan and learn more about What the 2026 Winter Olympics Mean for Milan.

When you’re done catching all the usual sites like Big Ben, discover the new wave of wellness cresting in London.

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For the digital detoxer and wellness enthusiast: London, England

London is full of hedonistic pleasures, but the city’s take on “work hard, play hard” goes far beyond fine dining and world-renowned cocktail bars. The members’ club culture now extends to health and wellness, one of the pioneers being Surrenne at The Emory, where longevity is at the forefront. The soon-to-debut Six Senses London will be the ultimate urban oasis, with everything from a Biohack Recovery Lounge to cryotherapy, flotation, and the Alchemy Bar, with blend-your-own masks and scrubs infused with British seasonal herbs. At The HVN, a longevity center and wellness clinic, you can pop in for an anti-burnout consultation that incorporates therapies like acupuncture and IV drips or engage in a simulated version of Japanese forest bathing. And when you’re ready to take mindfulness to the actual outdoors, stroll the ancient woodlands on trails through Epping Forest, a quick Tube ride outside of the city.

For all the classics, check out the Best Hotels in London and the Best Things to Do in London.

There’s something for every member of the family in beautiful Copenhagen.

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For families: Copenhagen, Denmark

Recently closed Noma, rated best restaurant in the world multiple times over, transformed Copenhagen into a culinary capital, but you don’t need to dish out on a 50-course tasting menu to experience some of the best New Nordic cuisine in the city. The family-friendly capital doesn’t get enough cred for its street food scene, where you’ll find classics like Danish hot dogs (rød pølse), as well as more spruced-up takes on tacos at Hija de Sanchez, from Noma alum Rosio Sanchez. On the waterfront, Reffen has become a destination in its own right, with former fire trucks and weathered shipping containers opening up to bars and food stalls forming Northern Europe’s largest street food market. Check off Copenhagen’s must-sees like the Hans Christian Andersen-inspired The Little Mermaid statue on a canal cruise, or buckle up for a ride on Europe’s oldest wooden roller coaster at Tivoli Gardens.

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