Europe Highlights

Take a tour of Malcesine, a small town which has an amazing scenic location along the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.

Holland Tulips and more Holland tulips. Flying into Amsterdam the tulips look like technicolor barcodes. See Hollands tulips the best way, by bike.

The town of Melnik is situated at the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe Rivers. Numerous wine shops can be found in the town, whose charms include typical Czech souvenir shops mingling with Baroque styled facades. Chateau Melnik played a significant role in Czech history. Tours guide the visitor through the sumptuous rooms where the most conspicuous objects include 17th Century Baroque furniture and magnificent inlaid cabinets.

The Old Course in St. Andrews is the oldest golf course in the world. But it's not the only course to play when visiting the region. BNET talks to acclaimed golf writer and author of The Seventh at St. Andrews Scott Gummer about where to play and stay at one of the world's premier golf destinations.

Arhus is the second largest city in Denmark, and the Old Town is one large open air museum. There is also an excellent anthropological museum here, where rare discoveries are exhibited.

Manchester, England, is a dramatic mix of old and new. A shoppers' paradise, it houses popular designer icons and trendy boutiques along with traditional English favorites. Nearby is The Quays waterfront, once a busy inland port. Nowadays it's dedicated to leisure attractions and shopping.

Take a tour of the Cremona Cathedral in Italy and learn about its history and architecture.

We've come to Dresden, capital of Saxony, where German kings built their palaces. It's a Fairy tale city of Baroque and Classical architecture with many stunning places to visit.

Visit Potsdamer Platz, which is one of the shining new entertainment and shopping hubs of Berlin, Germany.

Amsterdam is Holland's cultural capital and is surprisingly busy. Islands and canals create the city's trademark images, and buildings from the 14th to the 18th centuries contributes to its special character. Flanked by a palace and churches, Amsterdam Square is a bustling urban center, surrounded by historical streets laced with markets, shops and trendy cafés.

The fairy tale town of Cesky Krumlov radiates around the Vltava River, crowned by a castle tower. The second largest castle in the Czech Republic was founded by the Vitek family in the first half of the 13th century and visitors can explore furnished Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo interiors. There is an active graphite mine in the town where a museum outlines the area’s mining history.

Because Belgium's north coast is characterized by its beach resort ambiance, it's the area most serviced with campgrounds. Basic camp accommodation can be enhanced with pay-as-you-go showers and other services, while grounds are well groomed and maintained. Bring your camping carné or passport to obtain admission.

The cloth trade turned Brugge into a major center in the Middle Ages, while today it's better known for its picturesque setting upon a system of attractive canals. The main square houses the Town Hall and the Cathedral of the Holy Savior, a stunning example of 13th century architecture. local markets, located on twisting turning lanes, present an intoxicating array of chocolate, lace and antique goods.

Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, also serves as the center of the European Union and NATO. The downtown area houses Grand Place and St. Michael's Cathedral, dating from the 13th century, as well as a variety of museums and Louis 16th inspired buildings. A labyrinth of enchanting alleyways presents endless shopping and dining pleasures for the visitors. Mini Europe lies 15 minutes away, with exquisite miniatures of European architectural icons.

This Nordic country features diverse flora and fauna, as well as other unique natural phenomena. WatchMojo learns more about the wildlife and nature found in Norway.