Sure, beaches serve up some serious views – we post them all over our socials for a reason. But to soak up some of the best views in Europe, you’ve got to leave the beach behind and head towards the mountains. Here’s our line-up of the most epic scenery in Europe… Insta spam incoming.

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Mont Blanc mountain range

Chamonix, France

Chamonix’s mountain ranges are something special, but Mont Blanc isn’t just a peak – it’s the peak. It’s not just the highest in France, but the highest in the Alps, so there’s no chance you’ll miss it. Most of us won’t be out here casually summiting (leave that to the pro-level mountaineers), so thankfully there’s a cable car that takes you all the way up to Aiguille du Midi, AKA ‘needle of midday’. Ride to the top to see the French, Swiss and Italian Alps, all in one go.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fussen, Germany

Look familiar? The Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is the original inspo for THE Disney castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. You can see why – this castle in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps is giving all the fairytale feels. Buy a ticket for a tour through the grand Throne Room or Hall of Singers, or walk along the mountain path to Queen Mary’s Bridge for the best view. 

Villa Carlotta

Lake Como, Italy

Sitting pretty at the bottom of Italy’s Rhaetian Alps, Lake Como is lockscreen-worthy from every angle. The outlook from Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo is another level, though… Wander through perfectly manicured gardens – ft. a bamboo forest – for the iconic glimpse of the lake through the gates, then hit the third-floor balcony where you can see halfway across the water to Bellagio. For a bonus view, climb the hill behind the villa for a dreamy mountain backdrop.

Schafberg mountain 

St Wolfgang, Austria

If you’re not a fan of cable cars, this one’s for you. The red cogwheel train in St Wolfgang takes you all the way to the summit of Schafberg mountain, AKA one of the best views in Austria. At over 1,783-metres high, you’re served 360-degree scenes of mountains, lakes and the valley. You can even see over the border to Germany. The journey only takes around 35 minutes and covers 5.85km, plus there’s a restaurant up here, so you can settle in and soak it all up for a bit longer.

Two Lakes Bridge

Interlaken, Switzerland

One bridge + two lakes = views for days. Take the funicular tram from Interlaken in Switzerland to the Harder Kulm peak and you’ll see Lake Thun on your left and Lake Brienz on your right. If you’re feeling brave, there’s even a glass section in the floor so you can see the fields 1,322m below – maybe give this bit a miss if you’re not into heights.

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Author: Daisy Colley (she/her)
Last updated: 02/10/25