Traveling in Europe
This website covers EU tourist information; documents you will need; money; shopping;
pets; driving; staying healthy; communicating; choosing a time to travel; cultural
activities; and what to do if things go wrong.
Visit Europe
This is a website aimed at US tourists, answering all of your European
travel questions.
Freedom
to Travel
This Freedom, Justice & Security Directorate General website provides information
on travel in the EU.
Schengen
Visa
This EU Council of the EU website contains information on the unified Schengen
visa system, enabling those travelers who require a visa to travel in Europe to
enter one country and travel freely throughout the EU Schengen zone. Internal
border controls have disappeared; there are no or few stops and checks. There
is a bit more on the Freedom, Justice & Security Directorate General's website
here.
European Youth Portal
This EU portal leads to all sorts of information for young people, including travel
data.
Your
Europe - Citizens
This database links to guides and fact sheets on working, living, studying,
shopping, equal opportunities and traveling in EU countries. It is aimed at EU
citizens but anyone can access the information.
Tourism
This Enterprise & Industry Directorate General website covers the tourism industry in the
EU. It also provides links to other tourism sites and information.
Austrian National Tourist Office
This comprehensive site introduces you to Austria, its imperial cities and
Alpine splendor. It includes trip planning, seasonal events, travelogues, photos
and lots more.
Belgian Tourist Office in the Americas
This site is a gateway to Belgium. It presents highlights of art cities and
itineraries to follow, including ones for chocolate lovers and cyclists. See
"Young & Hip."
Bulgarian
National Tourism Promotion & Information Agency
This website provides information on Bulgaria, a picturesque small
country existing for more than 13 centuries, linking East and West. The
Brochures section is useful.
Croatian
National Tourist Board
Learn everything you need to know about traveling to Croatia.
Cyprus
Tourism Organization
Here you will find all the information you need for a vacation
in this charming Mediterranean country . You can send colorful postcards of
Cyprus and learn all about Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty.
Czech Republic
Tourist Authority
This colorful site provides extensive information on a variety of travel
experiences awaiting you in the Czech Republic including castles, spa towns
and the capital city of Prague.
Danish
Tourist Board
This site offers a wealth of information on
Denmark, including a breakdown of its regions and links to websites on each
region. There's also a "Send
a Postcard" section.
Estonian
Tourist Board
A gallery of photos and a selection of films on Estonia are presented on
this site as well as travel facts for the visitor.
Finnish
Tourist Board
This site boasts activities
and fun, safe and affordable travel options and an abundance of history and
culture. See the
Finland Games section.
Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia National Tourism Portal
Covers the entire gambit of travel in the Republic. Be sure to see the "Did
You Know?" section.
French Tourist Office
The French Tourist Office "Family Activities" site offers a host of
suggestions for fun in France.
German
National Tourist Board
Germany's "Young
People" site proves that Germany is an awesome mix
of fun and discovery for young travelers. See also "Germany
for Families."
Greek
National Tourism Organization
Check out the "Water
Parks" site, among others in "Sea
Tourism"! There are "Mountain
Holidays" and "Eco-Tours,"
as well as
photos.
Hungarian
National Tourist Office, New York
This site provides information on travel to Hungary, including on "Active
Holidays."
Irish Tourist Board
Here you'll find a wealth of information about traveling in Ireland and
there's even a section on how to
trace your Irish ancestors!
See also the Irish Embassy's
Tourism
section.
Italian
Government Tourist Board, North America
Here you will find useful information not only about monuments, museums and
events, but also on travel tips, where to stay, where to have a delicious
Italian meal or where to go shopping. See "Towers,
Palaces & Cathedrals."
Latvian Tourism Portal
On this site you will find detailed descriptions of the various regions
of Latvia and travel information. Check out "Virtual
Latvia."
Lithuanian
State Department of Tourism
This site offers transport, accommodation, event, culture, nature, health
resort, regional, statistical information, as well as a great
photo gallery.
Luxembourg
National Tourist Office
This website presents information on where to stay, culture, arts,
what's on and lots of other useful tips--including
facts and figures.
Malta
Tourism Authority
See also this more specific
site. Explore every aspect of traveling to
and in Malta. Check out "Holiday
Ideas."
Netherlands Board of Tourism
& Conventions
This site provides a wealth of information on traveling in the
Netherlands, including videos and
images.
Polish
National Tourist Office, New York
Discover the variety of experiences available when traveling to Poland.
Get the 411 on
castles & palaces in Poland.
Portuguese Tourism Institute (ITP - Instituto de
Turismo de Portugal)
This link (complete with ocean wave sounds) enables you to explore Portugal
and plan a vacation. See especially the "Adventure"
vacation pages and the
multimedia.
Romanian
National Tourist Office
Navigate through travel information on Romania.
Follow the
Dracula legend and browse the
photo album.
Slovak Tourist Board
This website explores various aspects of the Slovak Republic including
natural wonders and towns and regions. Go "In
Search for Adrenalin." Learn about Slovak
water fun.
Slovenian
Tourist Board
Survey Slovenia in preparation for a thorough tour, including "Active
Holidays." See the
photo album and learn the "Secrets
of Slovenia."
Spanish Tourist Office
Here is lots of information to help you plan your trip to Spain. There's
special information for castle tours and arts tours.
Swedish
Travel & Tourism Council
Plan your trip to this beautiful Scandinavian country through the official
Swedish tourism website. There's a
brochure, too.
Turkish
Ministry of Culture & Tourism
The entire panoply of Turkish delights is laid before you. Check out the
"Special
Interests" section.
United
Kingdom: British Tourist Authority
The "Image
& Sound Gallery" is worth a gander, as is the "Families"
area. Check out the "Fast
Facts."
