Visiting Europe in summer means you’ll almost certainly be met with the countries’ highest temperatures but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel to its cities – summer remains the most popular season for good reason. Visitors to Europe can still expect the usual array of long, languorous, sun-filled days, vibrant festivals and cultural events, with plenty of options to beat the heat too.
Cruise along some of the world’s most scenic rivers and tie in visits to top-notch museums and galleries while also trying a global array of cuisines, many of them available al fresco. Some cities lie conveniently close to seaside or lake beaches, as well as Europe’s many mountain ranges, for those who want to infuse their city break with a dash of nature. Here we take a look at how best to do some of the popular city breaks in Europe at this time of year.