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    These are the most popular European attractions in 2024

    The turn of the year is just around the corner, and for many, this is the perfect time to make plans for the new year - be it an inspiring city break over New Year's Eve or a weekend getaway that takes advantage of the bridge days in the coming year. To make planning easier, tour operator SpaDreams has compiled the most popular attractions in Europe in a current ranking. By analyzing global search volumes on Google, Bing and the social media TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube, SpaDreams has evaluated more than 2,300 attractions across Europe. One thing is clear: France dominates the top spot, while the UK takes the most places in the top ten. The Plaza Mayor still makes it into the top 20, while the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao scores less highly.

    Key Findings·Ranking in Europe·The United Kingdom ranking·Building ranking·Amusement park ranking·Scenic places ranking·Museums ranking·Statues & sculptures ranking·Ranking methodology·Further links

    Key Findings

    The most important findings at a glance:

    • The number 1 spot has a search volume of more than 13 million queries per month.
    • The top 10 is shared by only three European countries.
    • Amusement parks as well as natural attractions and special buildings all feature in the top ten.
    • The most popular theme park is in France, the most popular historical site is in Italy and the most popular building is in the UK.
    • The best attractions in the UK is Big Ben, on 5th place followed by Buckingham Palace on 6th place and Covent Garden on 7th place.

    The most popular attractions in Europe

    While France takes first place, Great Britain claims the most places in the top ten. The United Kingdom actually holds a lot of places in the list but there are plenty of places in Europe worth visiting.

    These are Europe's most popular attractions (top 500, complete list for download at the end of the table)

    Place Name CountryCategorySearch volume
    1Disneyland ParisFranceAmusement park13 690 340
    2Eiffel TowerFranceBuildings9 185 730
    3Mont BlancFranceScenic places8 748 850
    4PantheonItalyHistoric sites7 488 810
    5Big BenUnited KingdomBuildings7 158 100
    6Buckingham PalaceUnited KingdomBuildings6 148 410
    7Covent GardenUnited KingdomPublic places6 129 880
    8ColloseumItalyHistoric sites6 128 770
    9StonehengeUnited KingdomHistoric sites5 016 300
    10Tower BridgeUnited KingdomBuildings4 988 290
    11Borough MarketUnited KingdomPublic places4 984 470
    12PhantasialandGermanyAmusement park4 763 500
    13Hyde ParkUnited KingdomPublic places4 091 700
    14Arc de TriompheFranceHistoric sites4 090 880
    15Duomo di MilanoItalySacred sites4 085 690
    16Plaza MayorSpainPublic places4 085 530
    17King's CrossUnited KingdomBuildings4 085 080
    18AlhambraSpainBuildings3 917 710
    19Europa ParkGermanyAmusement park3 909 060
    20EftelingNetherlandsAmusement park3 908 770
    21Tower of LondonUnited KingdomBuildings3 373 240
    22Louvre MuseumFranceMuseums3 371 960
    23Trevi FountainItalyBuildings3 369 950
    24Natural History MuseumUnited KingdomMuseums3 368 230
    25London EyeUnited KingdomBuildings3 366 370
    26Allianz ArenaGermanyBuildings3 362 330
    27The British MuseumUnited KingdomMuseums3 362 240
    28Sky GardenUnited KingdomPublic places3 362 110
    29Puy du FouFranceAmusement park3 361 460
    30MarienplatzGermanyPublic places3 361 430
    31Alton TowersUnited KingdomAmusement park3 212 100
    32NürburgringGermanyAmusement park3 211 490
    33Therme ErdingGermanyAmusement park3 211 260
    34ŽaleSloveniaHistoric sites3 211 000
    35DolomitesItalyScenic places2 775 780
    36Lake ComoItalyScenic places2 771 990
    37Acropolis of AthensGreeceHistoric sites2 764 680
    38Mont Saint-MichelFranceSacred sites2 763 040
    39Westminster AbbeyUnited KingdomBuildings2 761 700
    40Van Gogh MuseumNetherlandsMuseums2 754 120
    41Trafalgar SquareUnited KingdomPublic places2 752 600
    42RijksmuseumNetherlandsMuseums2 751 720
    43Piazza NavonaItalyPublic places2 750 680
    44ZakynthosGreeceScenic places2 750 430
    45Musée d'OrsayFranceMuseums2 750 160
    46Park GüellSpainPublic places2 749 690
    47FuturoscopeFranceAmusement park2 749 200
    48EnergylandiaPolandAmusement park2 749 190
    49The Little MermaidDenmarkStatues & sculptures2 649 880
    50AzoresPortugalScenic places2 259 460
    51SardiniaItalyScenic places2 257 760
    52KeukenhofNetherlandsPublic places2 255 330
    53Windsor CastleUnited KingdomBuildings2 254 440
    54Edinburgh CastleUnited KingdomBuildings2 253 220
    55Royal Albert HallUnited KingdomBuildings2 249 430
    56Victoria and Albert MuseumUnited KingdomMuseums2 249 180
    57Pairi DaizaBelgiumAmusement park2 247 140
    58ZooParc de BeauvalFranceAmusement park2 247 040
    59Champs-ÉlyséesFrancePublic places2 147 540
    60Amsterdam CentraalNetherlandsBuildings2 147 110
    61MatterhornSwitzerlandScenic places1 844 760
    62Anne Frank HouseNetherlandsMuseums1 844 420
    63Museum of IllusionsSerbiaMuseums1 843 190
    64Union SquareRomaniaPublic places1 842 920
    65Palais GarnierFranceBuildings1 841 790
    66Sainte-ChapelleFranceSacred sites1 840 770
    67The ShardUnited KingdomBuildings1 840 330
    68Checkpoint CharlieGermanyHistoric sites1 839 980
    69Piazza di SpagnaItalyPublic places1 839 390
    70La RamblaSpainPublic places1 839 310
    71AtomiumBelgiumMuseums1 839 290
    72Basílica de la Sagrada FamíliaSpainSacred sites1 839 260
    73Siam ParkSpainAmusement park1 839 010
    74Palace of VersaillesFranceBuildings1 770 480
    75St Patrick's CathedralIrelandSacred sites1 759 400
    76Caminito del ReySpainScenic places1 757 620
    77Miniatur WunderlandGermanyMuseums1 757 190
    78SyltGermanyScenic places1 757 180
    79Cliffs of MoherIrelandScenic places1 524 050
    80ArboretumSloveniaPublic places1 510 510
    81St. Peter's BasilicaVatican City StatesSacred sites1 508 420
    82Cologne CathedralGermanySacred sites1 508 210
    83Loch NessUnited KingdomScenic places1 505 290
    84Zaanse SchansNetherlandsPublic places1 504 630
    85Spanish StepsItalyBuildings1 504 300
    86ZugspitzeGermanyScenic places1 503 800
    87Guinness StorehouseIrelandBuildings1 503 510
    88Castel Sant'AngeloItalyBuildings1 503 320
    89AnfieldUnited KingdomPublic places1 503 010
    90Manneken PisBelgiumStatues & sculptures1 502 770
    91Jardin du LuxembourgFrancePublic places1 502 710
    92Jerez de la FronteraSpainPublic places1 502 690
    93TibidaboSpainAmusement park1 502 430
    94HofburgAustriaBuildings1 502 370
    95East Side GalleryGermanyHistoric sites1 502 360
    96KorfuGreeceScenic places1 502 350
    97The Centre PompidouFranceBuildings1 502 240
    98RathausplatzAustriaPublic places1 502 230
    99Brandenburg GateGermanyBuildings1 470 550
    100Catacombs of ParisFranceHistoric sites1 438 260
    101Casa MilàSpainBuildings1 243 410
    102LofotenNorwayScenic places1 242 270
    103ParthenonGreeceHistoric sites1 241 650
    104Sistine ChapelVatican City StatesSacred sites1 241 020
    105Casa BatllóSpainBuildings1 234 970
    106Blenheim PalaceUnited KingdomBuildings1 233 320
    107Hampton Court PalaceUnited KingdomHistoric sites1 232 230
    108Quinta da RegaleiraPortugalBuildings1 231 330
    109Belém TowerPortugalBuildings1 230 910
    110PraterAustriaAmusement park1 230 720
    111EibseeGermanyScenic places1 230 700
    112Le MaraisFrancePublic places1 230 650
    113Livraria LelloPortugalPublic places1 230 640
    114GiethoornNetherlandsPublic places1 230 610
    115Tate BritainUnited KingdomMuseums1 230 440
    116Chester ZooUnited KingdomAmusement park1 230 360
    117VondelparkNetherlandsPublic places1 230 330
    118NyhavnDenmarkPublic places1 230 290
    119Gran ViaSpainPublic places1 230 220
    119The O2United KingdomPublic places1 230 220
    121Mercado de San MiguelSpainPublic places1 230 200
    122Castle NeuschwansteinGermanyBuildings1 230 190
    123Museo Nacional del PradoSpainMuseums1 230 140
    124Praça do ComércioPortugalPublic places1 230 120
    125LX FactoryPortugalPublic places1 230 090
    126Blue Lagoon IcelandIcelandScenic places1 183 880
    127Casa de CampoSpainPublic places1 177 940
    128Lake GardaItalyScenic places1 177 730
    129Circus MaximusItalyHistoric sites1 177 200
    130ARTISNetherlandsAmusement park1 176 730
    131TegernseeGermanyScenic places1 175 220
    132LisebergSwedenAmusement park1 175 120
    133ToverlandNetherlandsAmusement park1 175 060
    134MeteoraGreeceSacred sites1 014 410
    135Prague CastleCzech RepublicBuildings1 007 100
    136Cutty SarkUnited KingdomMuseums1 006 580
    137Warwick CastleUnited KingdomBuildings1 006 300
    138Schönbrunn PalaceAustriaBuildings1 005 860
    139National TheatreNorwayMuseums1 005 760
    140Chatsworth HouseUnited KingdomBuildings1 005 680
    141St James ParkUnited KingdomPublic places1 005 660
    142GozoMaltaScenic places1 005 440
    143ChiemseeGermanyScenic places1 005 380
    144Vatican MuseumsVatican City StatesMuseums1 005 370
    145Piazza San MarcoItalyPublic places1 005 200
    146Morskie OkoPolandScenic places1 005 110
    147Heineken ExperienceNetherlandsBuildings1 005 080
    148The National GalleryUnited KingdomMuseums1 004 980
    149LindauGermanyScenic places1 004 910
    150Arena di VeronaItalyHistoric sites1 004 800
    151Cathedral of Santa Maria del FioreItalySacred sites1 004 780
    152Puerta de AlcaláSpainBuildings1 004 730
    153Playa de las AméricasSpainScenic places1 004 710
    154Cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisFranceSacred sites1 004 690
    154Mercado do BolhãoPortugalPublic places1 004 690
    156Setas de SevillaSpainPublic places1 004 680
    157Szimpla KertHungaryPublic places1 004 670
    158DuinrellNetherlandsAmusement park1 004 650
    159Uffizi GalleriesItalyMuseums1 004 630
    160Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de MontmartreFranceSacred sites1 004 620
    161Black ForestGermanyScenic places963 820
    162Gröna LundSwedenAmusement park959 680
    163Lake BledSloveniaScenic places844 970
    164Roman ForumItalyHistoric sites832 440
    165London UndergroundUnited KingdomPublic places823 490
    166Dublin CastleIrelandBuildings822 850
    167Tivoli GardensDenmarkAmusement park822 590
    168JungfraujochSwitzerlandScenic places822 090
    169Pont du GardFranceBuildings821 840
    170Galleria BorgheseItalyMuseums821 740
    171Vasa MuseumSwedenMuseums821 660
    172KönigsseeGermanyScenic places821 600
    173National MuseumSwedenMuseums821 290
    174Eden ProjectUnited KingdomScenic places821 260
    175Belvedere PalaceAustriaBuildings821 230
    176Place des VosgesFrancePublic places821 120
    177Charles BridgeCzech RepublicBuildings821 110
    178PreikestolenNorwayScenic places821 090
    179Catedral de SevillaSpainSacred sites820 970
    180AlbertinaAustriaMuseums820 960
    181SkansenSwedenMuseums820 920
    182Fisherman's BastionHungaryBuildings820 910
    182RügenGermanyScenic places820 910
    182Greenwich ParkUnited KingdomPublic places820 910
    185ViktualienmarktGermanyPublic places820 870
    186Moco MuseumNetherlandsMuseums820 850
    186De WallenNetherlandsPublic places820 850
    188Elbphilharmonie HamburgGermanyBuildings820 830
    189Beekse BergenNetherlandsAmusement park820 820
    190Gouffre de PadiracFranceScenic places820 780
    191Ciudad de las Artes y las CienciasSpainMuseums820 760
    192National Palace of PenaPortugalBuildings820 750
    193VyšehradCzech RepublicBuildings820 740
    194Cape RocaPortugalScenic places820 730
    195Olympiapark MünchenGermanyPublic places820 720
    196Rynek GłównyPolandPublic places820 710
    197Hadrian's WallUnited KingdomHistoric sites788 520
    198UsedomGermanyScenic places785 040
    199HelgolandGermanyScenic places784 980
    200Deutsches MuseumGermanyMuseums784 880
    201ZooparkLithuaniaAmusement park784 740
    202Giant's CausewayUnited KingdomScenic places696 620
    203Lake GenevaSwitzerlandScenic places681 660
    204Buda CastleHungaryBuildings681 370
    205Churchill War RoomsUnited KingdomMuseums676 050
    206Alnwick CastleUnited KingdomBuildings675 600
    207Royal Palace of MadridSpainBuildings675 200
    208Palazzo PittiItalyMuseums675 100
    209Time Out MarketPortugalPublic places674 830
    210Palau de la Música CatalanaSpainBuildings674 590
    211National Museum of ScotlandUnited KingdomMuseums674 520
    212Phoenix ParkIrelandPublic places674 490
    213PortAventura WorldSpainAmusement park674 470
    214Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofíaSpainMuseums674 460
    215Gamla stanSwedenPublic places674 450
    216Popeye VillageMaltaAmusement park674 440
    217Santiago Bernabéu StadiumSpainBuildings674 420
    218St. Stephen's CathedralAustriaSacred sites674 400
    219Mercedes Benz MuseumGermanyMuseums674 380
    220Bairro AltoPortugalPublic places674 360
    221Castelo de São JorgePortugalBuildings674 350
    221Musée RodinFranceMuseums674 350
    223Lindt Home of ChocolateSwitzerlandMuseums674 330
    224AlcazabaSpainBuildings674 320
    224Oeschinen LakeSwitzerlandScenic places674 320
    226Mercat de la BoqueriaSpainPublic places674 310
    227NEMO Science MuseumNetherlandsMuseums674 290
    227WesterplattePolandStatues & sculptures674 290
    229Cabinet War RoomsUnited KingdomHistoric sites674 280
    229Pico do ArieiroPortugalScenic places674 280
    229Széchenyi Thermal BathHungaryAmusement park674 280
    232Walibi BelgiumBelgiumAmusement park674 270
    233Le PalFranceAmusement park674 260
    234Saint Peter's SquareVatican City StatesPublic places674 250
    235Hôtel des InvalidesFranceHistoric sites674 240
    235Schönbrunn ZooAustriaAmusement park674 240
    237Burgers' ZooNetherlandsAmusement park674 230
    237Haus des MeeresAustriaAmusement park674 230
    237Parc de la Tete d'OrFrancePublic places674 230
    240Piata UniriiRomaniaBuildings674 220
    240Royal Alcázar of SevilleSpainBuildings674 220
    240Central Market HallHungaryPublic places674 220
    243Musée de l'OrangerieFranceMuseums669 430
    244MAATPortugalMuseums645 770
    245HarzGermanyScenic places644 370
    246Golden BayMaltaScenic places644 310
    247Aiguille du MidiFranceScenic places559 320
    248Blue GrottoMaltaScenic places559 050
    249Stirling CastleUnited KingdomBuildings553 700
    250Bamburgh CastleUnited KingdomBuildings552 800
    251Acropolis MuseumGreeceMuseums552 760
    252Kilmainham GaolIrelandMuseums552 460
    253Maritime MuseumSwedenMuseums552 400
    254Tuileries GardenFranceScenic places552 270
    255Leeds CastleUnited KingdomBuildings552 140
    256TrolltungaNorwayScenic places552 040
    257Vienna State OperaAustriaBuildings551 980
    258SkógafossIcelandScenic places551 940
    259Titanic BelfastIrelandMuseums551 800
    260Royal MileUnited KingdomPublic places551 780
    261Rosenborg CastleDenmarkBuildings551 630
    262Panathenaic StadiumGreeceHistoric sites551 570
    263Château de ChenonceauFranceBuildings551 560
    263Shakespeare's GlobeUnited KingdomBuildings551 560
    265Fairy PoolsUnited KingdomScenic places551 550
    266Santa Claus VillageFinlandAmusement park551 540
    267MauritshuisNetherlandsMuseums551 530
    268Hungarian Parliament BuildingHungaryBuildings551 500
    269The Eagle's NestGermanyBuildings551 440
    270Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumUnited KingdomMuseums551 420
    271Serra da EstrelaPortugalScenic places551 380
    272Walibi HollandNetherlandsAmusement park551 350
    273Frauenkirche DresdenGermanySacred sites551 340
    273St. Stephen's BasilicaHungarySacred sites551 340
    273Oceanografic ValenciaSpainAmusement park551 340
    273Gothic QuarterSpainPublic places551 340
    277Praia da FalésiaPortugalScenic places551 330
    278Sorolla MuseumSpainMuseums551 300
    278JordaanNetherlandsPublic places551 300
    280Miradouro de Santa LuziaPortugalPublic places551 290
    281The Roman BathsUnited KingdomMuseums551 280
    282Jameos del AguaSpainScenic places551 260
    282TatralandiaSlovakiaAmusement park551 260
    284WilhelmaGermanyAmusement park551 250
    285KlementinumCzech RepublicHistoric sites551 240
    285SerpentinesMontenegroPublic places551 240
    287Gardaland ResortItalyAmusement park551 230
    288EuroveaSlovakiaBuildings551 220
    288Ravensburger SpielelandGermanyAmusement park551 220
    290English GardenGermanyPublic places527 850
    291Tintagel CastleUnited KingdomBuildings526 900
    292WildlandsNetherlandsAmusement park526 620
    293SpreewaldGermanyScenic places526 310
    294LinnanmäkiFinlandAmusement park526 220
    295Bran CastleRomaniaBuildings488 780
    296Peak District National ParkUnited KingdomScenic places467 620
    297Eilean Donan CastleUnited KingdomBuildings455 550
    298Guggenheim Museum BilbaoSpainMuseums453 250
    299SeljalandsfossIcelandScenic places452 970
    300Glenfinnan ViaductUnited KingdomBuildings452 910
    301Tower of PisaItalyBuildings451 000
    301Picos de EuropaSpainScenic places451 000
    303Doge's PalaceItalyBuildings450 990
    304Krka National ParkCroatiaScenic places450 730
    305Grand PalaceBelgiumBuildings450 380
    305York MinsterUnited KingdomSacred sites450 380
    307Pont Alexandre IIIFranceBuildings450 360
    307HallgrimskirkjaIcelandSacred sites450 360
    307Rhine FallsSwitzerlandScenic places450 360
    310Prague Astronomical ClockCzech RepublicBuildings450 220
    311Ancient Agora of AthensGreeceHistoric sites450 070
    312City GateMaltaPublic places450 000
    313Alcázar de SegoviaSpainBuildings449 990
    314FrauenkircheGermanySacred sites449 950
    314Salina TurdaRomaniaHistoric sites449 950
    314Place de la BourseFrancePublic places449 950
    317TriglavSloveniaScenic places449 940
    318Sforzesco CastleItalyBuildings449 930
    319Château de ChantillyFranceBuildings449 910
    320El Retiro ParkSpainPublic places449 900
    321Museo Picasso MálagaSpainMuseums449 890
    322LindenhofSwitzerlandHistoric sites449 870
    322Oceanário de LisboaPortugalAmusement park449 870
    324Kunsthaus ZürichSwitzerlandMuseums449 850
    324Kunsthistorisches Museum WienAustriaMuseums449 850
    324Miradouro da Senhora do MontePortugalPublic places449 850
    324Jardins do Palácio de CristalPortugalPublic places449 850
    328Matadero MadridSpainBuildings449 840
    328Jardim do MorroPortugalPublic places449 840
    330Danube TowerAustriaBuildings449 830
    330Národní MuzeumCzech RepublicMuseums449 830
    330Planten un BlomenGermanyPublic places449 830
    333TorvehallerneKBHDenmarkBuildings449 820
    333Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de MallorcaSpainSacred sites449 820
    333Zoo ZürichSwitzerlandAmusement park449 820
    333Piazza San CarloItalyPublic places449 820
    333Piazza della LibertàSan MarinoPublic places449 820
    338Bassins des LumièresFranceBuildings449 810
    338Parco Giardino SigurtàItalyPublic places449 810
    340Aquapark WrocławPolandAmusement park449 800
    341Canterbury CathedralUnited KingdomSacred sites431 870
    342EifelGermanyScenic places430 600
    343RigiSwitzerlandScenic places430 590
    344Dancing HouseCzech RepublicBuildings430 550
    345PergamonmuseumGermanyMuseums430 400
    346Jasna GóraPolandSacred sites430 380
    347ZlatiborSerbiaScenic places430 370
    348Djurs SommerlandDenmarkAmusement park430 340
    349PetřínCzech RepublicScenic places430 310
    350Seine RiverFranceScenic places381 170
    351Urquhart CastleUnited KingdomBuildings372 050
    352Christ Church CathedralIrelandSacred sites370 460
    353ShamblesUnited KingdomPublic places370 430
    354Nymphenburg PalaceGermanyBuildings370 300
    355St. Nicholas ChurchCzech RepublicSacred sites370 210
    356Reichstag BuildingGermanyBuildings370 180
    357Berlin CathedralGermanySacred sites370 080
    358Christiansborg PalaceDenmarkBuildings369 990
    358Parc des Buttes-ChaumontFrancePublic places369 990
    360Berlin Wall MemorialGermanyHistoric sites369 980
    361Temple of Olympian ZeusGreeceHistoric sites369 940
    361National Archaeological MuseumSpainMuseums369 940
    363Harder KulmSwitzerlandScenic places369 930
    364Wenceslas SquareCzech RepublicPublic places369 920
    365Notre-Dame-de-la-GardeFranceSacred sites369 900
    366Jerónimos MonasteryPortugalSacred sites369 890
    367Temple of DebodSpainHistoric sites369 880
    368Porta NigraGermanyBuildings369 850
    369Casa Vicens GaudíSpainMuseums369 830
    370Peleș CastleRomaniaBuildings369 820
    371GravensteenBelgiumBuildings369 810
    371ErasmusbrugNetherlandsBuildings369 810
    371Casa de PilatosSpainMuseums369 810
    374Vieux LyonFrancePublic places369 800
    375Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekDenmarkMuseums369 790
    376Casa da MúsicaPortugalMuseums369 780
    376Heroes' SquareHungaryPublic places369 780
    378Swarovski KristallweltenAustriaMuseums369 770
    378BegijnhofNetherlandsPublic places369 770
    380Malahide Castle & GardensIrelandPublic places369 760
    381EuromastNetherlandsBuildings369 750
    381CaixaForum MadridSpainBuildings369 750
    381KitzsteinhornAustriaPublic places369 750
    384Musée des ConfluencesFranceMuseums369 740
    384Uetliberg MountainSwitzerlandScenic places369 740
    384Gellért Thermal BathHungaryAmusement park369 740
    384Palmengarten FrankfurtGermanyPublic places369 740
    388Main TowerGermanyBuildings369 730
    388Cité des Sciences et de l'IndustrieFranceMuseums369 730
    388Städel MuseumGermanyMuseums369 730
    388St. Peter's PoolMaltaScenic places369 730
    388TusenfrydNorwayAmusement park369 730
    388Loro ParkSpainAmusement park369 730
    388MarkthalNetherlandsPublic places369 730
    395Castello Scaligero di SirmioneItalyBuildings369 720
    395Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-StrasbourgFranceSacred sites369 720
    395Musée National Picasso-ParisFranceMuseums369 720
    395ApenheulNetherlandsAmusement park369 720
    395Heide Park ResortGermanyAmusement park369 720
    395De 9 StraatjesNetherlandsPublic places369 720
    401Caló del MoroSpainScenic places369 710
    401Vörösmarty térHungaryPublic places369 710
    403Palace of HollyroodhouseUnited KingdomBuildings369 700
    403Termy MaltańskiePolandAmusement park369 700
    403Mercado Central de AtarazanasSpainPublic places369 700
    406Wieliczka Salt MinePolandHistoric sites362 240
    407Porto CathedralPortugalSacred sites358 030
    408Château de ChambordFranceBuildings353 490
    409Mosque-Cathedral of CórdobaSpainBuildings353 340
    410Elafonissi BeachGreeceScenic places353 310
    411AREA 47AustriaAmusement park353 290
    412The Blue EyeAlbaniaScenic places353 280
    413Museum VoorlindenNetherlandsMuseums353 230
    414SärkänniemiFinlandAmusement park353 220
    415KärnanSwedenHistoric sites353 210
    415Astrid Lindgrens VärldSwedenAmusement park353 210
    417Plopsaland De PanneBelgiumAmusement park339 740
    418Conwy CastleUnited KingdomBuildings310 710
    419Château d'IfFranceBuildings306 920
    420Rock of CashelIrelandHistoric sites303 670
    421GeirangerfjordNorwayScenic places303 320
    422Thingvellir National ParkIcelandScenic places303 250
    423Lake ZurichSwitzerlandScenic places303 140
    424St. Paul's Cathedral LondonUnited KingdomSacred sites303 120
    425BryggenNorwayPublic places302 830
    426Bodleian LibraryUnited KingdomHistoric sites302 810
    427National Maritime MuseumUnited KingdomMuseums302 760
    428Palais des PapesFranceBuildings302 750
    429Palace of WestminsterUnited KingdomBuildings302 740
    430Durham CathedralUnited KingdomSacred sites302 710
    431Sassi di MateraItalyHistoric sites302 700
    432Mount PilatusSwitzerlandScenic places302 600
    433Postojna CaveSloveniaScenic places302 520
    434MürrenSwitzerlandPublic places302 490
    435Promenade des AnglaisFranceScenic places302 460
    436Museum of LondonUnited KingdomMuseums302 450
    437Royal Palace AmsterdamNetherlandsBuildings302 440
    437GeysirIcelandScenic places302 440
    437Angel of the NorthUnited KingdomStatues & sculptures302 440
    440National Gallery of IrelandIrelandMuseums302 400
    440Puy de DomeFranceScenic places302 400
    442Belgrade FortressSerbiaBuildings302 390
    442Charlottenburg PalaceGermanyBuildings302 390
    442Rembrandt House MuseumNetherlandsMuseums302 390
    442Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamNetherlandsMuseums302 390
    446Dragon BridgeSloveniaBuildings302 380
    447PerlanIcelandMuseums302 370
    448Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtDenmarkMuseums302 340
    449SuomenlinnaFinlandHistoric sites302 330
    450Le NegrescoMonacoBuildings302 320
    450Blue Lagoon MaltaMaltaScenic places302 320
    452ElafonisiGreeceScenic places302 290
    453SpeicherstadtGermanyPublic places302 280
    454Palace of Culture and SciencePolandBuildings302 270
    454Torre dos ClérigosPortugalSacred sites302 270
    454Parc du CinquantenaireBelgiumPublic places302 270
    454Parque Eduardo VIIPortugalPublic places302 270
    458Yorkshire Sculpture ParkUnited KingdomMuseums302 260
    459Madame Tussauds AmsterdamNetherlandsMuseums302 250
    459Moderna MuseetSwedenMuseums302 250
    459Dingli CliffsMaltaScenic places302 250
    459Berlin Zoological GardenGermanyAmusement park302 250
    463Munich ResidenceGermanyBuildings302 240
    463Paleis Het LooNetherlandsMuseums302 240
    463Kunsthal RotterdamNetherlandsMuseums302 240
    463HydropolisPolandMuseums302 240
    463Grotte de LascauxFranceScenic places302 240
    463KalemegdanSerbiaPublic places302 240
    463Monument to Victor Emmanuel IIItalyStatues & sculptures302 240
    470Casino of Monte-CarloMonacoBuildings302 230
    470Castell de BellverSpainBuildings302 230
    470Dresden ZwingerGermanyBuildings302 230
    470LiechtensteinklammAustriaBuildings302 230
    470Eye Film MuseumNetherlandsMuseums302 230
    470KungsträdgårdenSwedenPublic places302 230
    476Zoo AntwerpenBelgiumAmusement park302 220
    476Porto São BentoPortugalPublic places302 220
    478Catedral de Santa María la Real de la AlmudenaSpainSacred sites302 210
    478Prašná bránaCzech RepublicHistoric sites302 210
    478Playa de PapagayoSpainScenic places302 210
    481St. Charles's ChurchAustriaSacred sites302 200
    482Pulpit RockNorwayScenic places289 360
    483Highgate CemeteryUnited KingdomPublic places289 090
    484Chillon CastleSwitzerlandBuildings289 010
    485NDSMNetherlandsPublic places289 000
    486Chateau de ChillonSwitzerlandBuildings288 930
    486ICEHOTELSwedenBuildings288 930
    488Cavern ClubUnited KingdomPublic places288 870
    489Blue CaveMontenegroScenic places288 830
    490FlumserbergSwitzerlandScenic places288 740
    491Schwebebahn WuppertalGermanyBuildings288 730
    492BaščaršijaBosnia and HerzegovinaPublic places288 710
    493Plitvice Lakes National ParkCroatiaScenic places261 930
    494Dunluce CastleUnited KingdomBuildings252 550
    495EisriesenweltAustriaScenic places250 790
    496Killarney National ParkIrelandScenic places249 170
    497Museum of Fine ArtsHungaryMuseums248 600
    498MoselleGermanyScenic places248 040
    499Devil's bridgeBulgariaBuildings247 990
    500Lac De Sainte CroixFranceScenic places247 910
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    The data was retrieved in October 2024.

    The most popular attractions in The United Kingdom

    While the winner of the most popular attractions in Europe is located in France, Big Ben in London, took first place in the UK comparison of attractions. Big Ben has a monthly search volume of around 7,2 million. Buckingham Palace secured second place, while the Covent Garden took third place on the winners' podium. Attractions like Stonehenge and Tower Bridge are also among the top ten on our list.

    These are The United Kingdoms most popular attractions (Top 50)

    PlaceNameCategoryTotal search volume
    1Big BenBuildings7 158 100
    2Buckingham PalaceBuilding6 148 410
    3Covent GardenPublic places6 129 880
    4StonehengeHistorical sites5 016 300
    5Tower BridgeBuildings4 988 290
    6Borough MarketPublic places4 984 470
    7Hyde ParkPublic places4 091 700
    8King's CrossBuildings4 085 080
    9Tower of LondonBuilding3 373 240
    10Natural History MuseumMuseums3 368 230
    11London EyeBuildings3 366 370
    12The British MuseumMuseums3 362 240
    13Sky GardenPublic places3 362 110
    14Alton TowersAmusement park3 212 100
    15Westminster AbbeyBuilding2 761 700
    16Trafalgar SquarePublic places2 752 600
    17Windsor CastleBuilding2 254 440
    18Edinburgh CastleBuilding2 253 220
    19Royal Albert HallBuilding2 249 430
    20Victoria and Albert MuseumMuseums2 249 180
    21The ShardBuildings1 840 330
    22Loch NessScenic places1 505 290
    23AnfieldPublic places1 503 010
    24Blenheim PalaceBuilding1 233 320
    25Hampton Court PalaceHistorical sites1 232 230
    26Tate BritainMuseums1 230 440
    27Chester ZooAmusement park1 230 360
    28The O2Public places1 230 220
    29Cutty SarkMuseums1 006 580
    30Warwick CastleBuilding1 006 300
    31Chatsworth HouseBuilding1 005 680
    32St James ParkPublic places1 005 660
    33The National GalleryMuseums1 004 980
    34London UndergroundPublic places823 490
    35Eden ProjectScenic places821 260
    36Greenwich ParkPublic places820 910
    37Hadrian's WallHistorical sites788 520
    38Giant's CausewayScenic places696 620
    39Churchill War RoomsMuseums676 050
    40Alnwick CastleBuilding675 600
    41National Museum of ScotlandMuseums674 520
    42Cabinet War RoomsHistorical sites674 280
    43Stirling CastleBuilding553 700
    44Bamburgh CastleBuilding552 800
    45Leeds CastleBuilding552 140
    46Royal MilePublic places551 780
    47Shakespeare's GlobeBuilding551 560
    48Fairy PoolsScenic places551 550
    49Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseums551 420
    50The Roman BathsMuseums551 280

    Individual evaluation: Buildings

    In the individual ranking of the most popular buildings, the Eiffel Tower in Paris came out on top. The other places are made up of attractions from Great Britain and Italy. The Big Ben comes in a good second place in the European comparison.

    These are the most popular buildings in Europe (Top 10)

    PlaceNameCountry
    1The Eiffel TowerFrance
    2Big BenGreat Britain
    3Tower BridgeGreat Britain
    4King's CrossGreat Britain
    5Trevi FountainItaly
    6London EyeGreat Britain
    7The ShardGreat Britain
    8The Spanish StepsItaly
    9Brandenburg GateGermany
    10Belém TowerPortugal

    Individual evaluation: Amusement parks

    Disneyland Paris is not only the overall winner, but also the winner of the individual theme park rankings. Phantasialand and Europa Park (both from Germany) took second and third place. Puy du Fou and Alton Towers joins in the middle of the list.

    These are the most popular amusement parks in Europe (Top 10)

    PlaceNameCountry
    1Disneyland ParisFrance
    2PhantasialandGermany
    3Europa ParkGermany
    4EftelingNetherlands
    5Puy du FouGreat Britain
    6Alton TowersGreat Britain
    7NürburgringGermany
    8Therme ErdingGermany
    9FuturoscopeFrance
    10EnergylandiaPoland

    Individual evaluation: Scenic places

    Hard to beat in terms of pride and size - Mont Blanc is the most popular scenic site with beauty in Europe. But the other top 10 spots from Italy, Greece, Portugal and more have also more than earned their place.

    These are the most popular scenic places in Europe (Top 10)

    PlaceNameCountry
    1Mont BlancFrance
    2DolomitesItaly
    3Lake ComoItaly
    4ZakynthosGreece
    5AzoresPortugal
    6SardiniaItaly
    7MatterhornSwitzerland
    8Caminito del ReySpain
    9SyltGermany
    10Cliffs of MoherIreland

    Individual evaluation: Museums

    The Louvre is the most popular museum in Europe. It is closely followed by the Natural History Museum and the British Museum (both from the UK). UK is mentioned 3 times in the top 10.

    These are the most popular museums in Europe (Top 10)

    PlaceNameCountry
    1Louvre MuseumFrance
    2Natural History MuseumGreat Britain
    3The British MuseumGreat Britain
    4Van Gogh MuseumNetherlands
    5RijksmuseumNetherlands
    6Musée d'OrsayFrance
    7Victoria and Albert MuseumGreat Britain
    8Anne Frank HouseNetherlands
    9Museum of IllusionsSerbia
    10AtomiumBelgium

    Individual evaluation: Statues & sculptures

    Somewhat surprisingly,The Little Mermaid from Copenhagen took first place in the statues and sculptures category, with the cheeky Manneken Pis from Brussels and the World War II sculpture Westerplatte in Gdansk joining her on the winner's podium.

    These are the most popular statues and sculptures in Europe (Top 10)

    PlaceNameCountry
    1The Little MermaidDenmark
    2Manneken PisBelgium
    3WesterplattePoland
    4Angel of the NorthGreat Britain
    5Monument to Victor Emmanuel IIItaly
    6Shoes on the Danube BankHungary
    7Molly Malone StatueIreland
    7Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David CernyCzech Republic
    8The Last JudgmentVatican City States
    9Lion MonumentSwitzerland

    Ranking methodology

    In order to create a comprehensive and up-to-date ranking of tourist attractions in Europe, SpaDreams Reisen has compared the search volume for major attractions in Europe. These include theme parks (amusement parks, zoos, wildlife parks etc), buildings (castles, palaces, hotels, government buildings etc), public places (parks, streets, markets, squares, neighborhoods etc), sacred sites (churches, monasteries, temples, synagogues, mosques etc), historical sites (ruins, memorials etc), statues/sculptures, natural sights (national parks, lakes, rivers, mountains, beaches, islands etc), museums (museums, galleries, exhibitions etc) and buildings (towers, bridges, walls etc).

    The monthly global search volumes of Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Google and Bing were evaluated and then a total search volume was calculated by adding them together.

    The Europe-wide ranking includes more than 2,300 attractions in a total of 43 countries. Only countries whose territory is primarily located on European soil were taken into account. In addition, Ukraine was not included in the ranking due to the current war. An average of 20-50 attractions were evaluated for small countries and an average of 50-100 for larger countries.

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