Region and interest
Best destinations for adventure in Europe
9 of the 16 destinations we track in Europe score highly for adventure, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for adventure in Europe
#1
Switzerland
Switzerland
adventure score: 10/10
USD 220–350 / person / day
Best May to September
#2
Iceland
Iceland
adventure score: 10/10
USD 230–400 / person / day
Best May to September
#3
Albania
Albania
adventure score: 9/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best May to September
#4
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
adventure score: 8/10
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best May to September
#5
Montenegro
Montenegro
adventure score: 8/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best May to September
#6
Croatia
Croatia
adventure score: 8/10
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best May to September
#7
Portugal
Portugal
adventure score: 8/10
USD 140–220 / person / day
Best April to June
#8
Spain
Spain
adventure score: 8/10
USD 140–230 / person / day
Best April to June
#9
Austria
Austria
adventure score: 8/10
USD 160–250 / person / day
Best May to September
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Switzerland costs about 256% more than Albania (roughly 205 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Albania: lower costSwitzerland: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for adventure in Europe?
- 9 of the 16 destinations we track in Europe score highly for adventure, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest adventure option in Europe?
- Albania carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 60–100 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Europe?
- For Switzerland our season model points to May to September.