9 Underrated European Cities to Visit in 2025

With over 40 countries and sovereign nations in Europe, why do we all end up in the same cities? These are 9 of my favorite lesser-visited European destinations that I think you’ll love!

Check out my videos from each of these destinations:
Nafplio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou1-tDjbWos&t
Peloponnese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujS2IQWv4Nc&t=
Genoa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM4bKrMYCLU
Hamburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in2dVwN7AtM
Zaragoza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hJa6-tfH9U&t
Lyon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtp1AokzufI&t
Turku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF_-3voBqg4
Tallinn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE0yx7DTdVs&t
Vilnius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cS0I-Bufi0

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Skip around the chapters to see where everything is:
00:00 intro
01:40 Nafplio
03:33 Genoa
04:50 Hamburg
06:28 Zaragoza
08:05 Lyon
09:37 Liverpool
11:14 Turku
12:32 Tallinn
13:28 Vilnius

17 Comments

  1. Check out Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg, fantastic, I should have reserved online when I went as it’s busy. Was able to go get on list and return later that day. During the wait time did a harbour tour which was interestingn, I spent at least 4 hours at Miniature so worth it, will return again one day, Any age would just love it,

  2. What a great list! You made my Saturday even better. I’ve had the privilege of visiting all but two on your list, my favorite being Lyon. Suggestion for the comment section: just north of Lyon is the town of Beaune…the center of the Burgundy wine region. This is truly heaven for wine lovers! Thanks so much for sharing…CHEERS!!!🍻

  3. Thanks for taking us back to Europe. Would like hearing your thoughts on places that would be good 30-90 day hubs – big enough to be entertaining but also walkable and well connected

  4. So glad you mentioned Zaragoza here- I too discovered it last year and it’s fabulous! So interesting and easy to navigate, lovely people and delicious food with great cafes too! Cheers from Australia

  5. In France, Annecy is fantastic. Beautiful lakeside old town at the base of the Alps. Def famous and popular among French people, but I don't think too many people from other cities know about it. I did it as a daytrip from Lyon and it was one of my favorite spots in France.

  6. First time watching your videos. You’re head and shoulders above much of the YouTube travel channels. I wish I had a ton more travel years left in me. I have been to Portugal the last 2 summers. I like going back to the same places, and eating the same things. Possibly boring, but very satisfying. Loved this video. Thanks!

  7. This video was really interesting. I am a good example of someone who has only seen the most known places in Europe. My hidden gem though is Annency, France. Being from the U.S. I had not even heard of Annecy. This lakeside city in the Alps region was stunning.

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