{"id":71454,"date":"2018-07-09T12:12:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T17:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=71454"},"modified":"2018-07-09T13:49:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T18:49:33","slug":"go-here-not-there-6-great-alternatives-to-crowded-european-hot-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/go-here-not-there-6-great-alternatives-to-crowded-european-hot-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Go here, not there: 6 great alternatives to crowded European hot spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">What\u2019s not to love about Europe\u2019s most famous cities in summer? You have culture, cuisine, historic charms and, well, <em>crowds<\/em>. Looking to escape the hordes of people who descend upon the continent&#8217;s most popular places? Check out our favorite alternatives to many of Europe\u2019s top spots!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To be clear, the cities we are offering alternatives to are amazing\u00a0 and are popular for good reason. If you have one of these places on your calendar already, you are going to have a great trip\u2014you just might have to navigate thicker crowds and higher prices. This list is for those looking to go even deeper and to explore more cities in Europe, similar to ones that they may already love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/4-incredible-european-train-journeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 4 incredible European train journeys<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71483\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71483\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Lisbon at night - go here not there European destinations\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You won&#8217;t regret trading Barcelona for Lisbon | CC Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/raphaelchekroun\/14413095033\/\">Rapha\u00ebl Chekroun<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Lisbon, not Barcelona<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Tourist hotspot Barcelona has been making headlines lately for its efforts to <em>decrease<\/em> tourism (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/what-can-you-do-about-overtourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more on that here<\/a>). Barcelona is an amazing city, but during certain times of the year, it is bursting at the seams with visitors. Trade your glass of Cava for something from the less crowded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Lisbon-Hotels.d2080.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisboa Region<\/a>. Portugal is an ideal alternative to Spain: After all, they are neighbors and share a lot of similarities like close proximity to the sea, great wine, amazing food and friendly locals. While you won\u2019t find the same crowds, you will find a <em>much<\/em> lower price tag in Lisbon on just about everything compared to Barcelona!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44140\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Orbitz-3 Perfect Days in Budapest-Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths-GettingStamped\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-3-Perfect-Days-in-Budapest-Baths-GettingStamped-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-44140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Budapest, not Prague<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Longing for the old world charms of Prague, but feeling overwhelmed by the crowds in the Old Town Square? Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Budapest-Hotels.d179994.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Budapest<\/a> instead! Similar to Prague, Budapest is a sprawling city full of beautiful architecture and vibrant neighborhoods. With a mix of fascinating buildings both old and new and an intriguing history to match, Budapest will not bore you. Soak in even more culture in the warming waters of Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths and the funky, memorable Budapest ruin pubs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/budapests-best-ruin-pubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out our recommendations for those here<\/a>). You won\u2019t be disappointed skipping the spires of Prague for beautiful Budapest!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/3-days-in-budapest\/\">Three perfect days in Budapest<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71482\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71482\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3.jpg\" alt=\"Lofoten Islands Norway - go here not there European destinations\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-3-536x402.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Channel your inner Viking in Norway&#8217;s Lofoten Islands | CC Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/_unton\/5262293750\/\">Micha\u0142 Unolt<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Norway, not Iceland<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The land of fire and ice is so hot with tourists right now it has people looking for another place to cool down. Instead, find yourself lost in the fjords of Norway&#8217;s rugged Atlantic coast. Here you\u2019ll find no shortage of ice in the glacial-carved fjords with staggeringly tall cliffs and stunning mountains. If it\u2019s waterfalls you&#8217;re after, Norway impresses with plenty. Toss in some Viking lore and culture-packed capital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Oslo-Hotels.d178295.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oslo<\/a>, and you have the makings of an epic Iceland alternative!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s a great alternative to skimpy rewards programs\u2014join Orbitz Rewards and earn instantly!<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71485\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71485\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Famous german castles - go here not there - gettingstamped.com\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eltz-Castle-Germany-Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-GettingStamped-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go back into time at Eltz Castle | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Eltz Castle, not Neuschwanstein castle<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the top sights in all of Europe is the fabulously ornate Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, which can see as many as 6,000 visitors daily. The beauty of the castle is undeniable and it\u2019s said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney\u2019s fairytale castle, but what most don\u2019t realize is that most of this modern day castle is from the 1800s, not the Middle Ages. Trade Neuschwanstein for the more authentic, less visited, and just as impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Burg-Eltz-Hotels.0-l6107394-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eltz Castle<\/a>, t<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ucked into the hills of southern Germany about 5 hours northeast. This picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettingstamped.com\/castles-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">castle<\/a> has been in the same family since the 11th century and survived many wars because of its hidden location. One of the most impressive features of Burg Eltz, as the Germans call it, is the long bridge at the entrance. However, the best part about this castle is if you go in the morning, your chances of having it all to yourself are good. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71481\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71481\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2.jpg\" alt=\"Treviso Canals go here not there European destinations\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Go-here-not-there-european-hot-spots-Flickr-2-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have the canals of Treviso all to yourself | CC Flickr photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bramhall\/9125416505\/\">dvdbramhall<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Treviso, not Venice<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In the summer months, the canals of Venice fill to the brim with tourists seeking Old World charms. While there\u2019s only one Venice,\u00a0 nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Treviso-Hotels.d6049642.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treviso<\/a> has many of the same allure with a fraction of the crowds. Trade the bustling Grand Canal for the tranquil channels of Treviso. While not as extensive as Venice\u2019s Canals, Treviso makes up for that with a low-key authenticity that years of tourism have eroded in Venice. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57364\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57364\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Under the radar islands - Hvar Croatia - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Under-the-radar-islands-Hvar-Croatia-GettingStamped-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come stare into the aqua colored waters of Hvar | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Hvar, not Dubrovnik<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The secret is out! The world has officially realized how beautiful Croatia is. The Old Town of Dubrovnik owes much of its daily cruise traffic to looking\u00a0a lot like a set from <em>GoT<\/em> (probably because it is). However, there are many other places in Croatia that are just as beautiful and sans the crowds. North along the Dalmatian Coast, you\u2019ll find the postcard-worthy island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Hvar-Hotels.d6024084.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hvar<\/a>. This thin strip of land holds charming white stone architecture, beautiful beaches, and it&#8217;s surrounded by some of the clearest water in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/g\/lc\/traveldeals-free-flight-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-720x120.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you like these top cities, you&#8217;ll love their less-crowded counterparts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":45421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2816,28],"tags":[2726],"class_list":["post-71454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-budapest","category-europe","tag-summer"],"acf":{"api_active":null,"api_title":null,"api_excerpt":null,"api_featured_image":null,"api_lob":null},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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