The Best Places In Europe For Travel Photography And Instagram

Throughout Europe are some of the most beautiful places in the world. Many of them are perfect to visit for travel photography and getting those Instagram shots. In this post I will give you my top suggestions on the places I’ve been before, as well as a few that I haven’t visited, but know are amazing photography destinations. If you know of any other places please leave a comment.

Colmar, France

One of the prettiest cities in France, Colmar is in the Alsace region in the east of the country. The most famous area is near the river, and is full of wonderful timber framed buildings and colourful facades. It also has a special area called La Petite Venise which is particularly nice to see and photograph.

Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn is one of those destinations that is great to visit and photograph at anytime of year. A city that has beautiful snow covered rooftops in the winter, and colourful vibrant colours in the autumn. In Tallinn are lots of viewpoints around the city which give you those perfect photography angles, as well as landmarks, cobbled streets and cute architecture.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The most beautiful area in Copenhagen is the Nyhavn, which is a wonderful harbour area with picturesque buildings and boats on the banks. The city also has lots of other fantastic spots throughout the city worth visiting. From the State Rooms in the Christiansborg Palace, to gazing out at the city from the Church of our Saviour, as well as parks, beautiful streets and architecture.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is a destination which makes it very difficult to put your camera away. Throughout the Centrum area are tons of interlocking canals weaving throughout the city, and lining all the banks are beautiful and quirky architecture. If you are visiting for photography I recommend heading out early morning for potential colours and perfect reflections, as well as at night around the blue hour.

Prague, Czech Republic

One of my favourite cities in Europe, Prague is a joy to visit and photograph. Throughout the city are amazing opportunities to get your snaps, including the fantastic medieval Charles Bridge. Within the centre is a beautiful cobbled Old Town as well as various viewpoints around the city. Prague is one of those destinations you’ll be finding yourself filling up all your memory cards, and I recommend putting this city towards the top of your list.

London, UK

From classic double decker buses, red telephone booths, impressive landmarks, awesome viewpoints and endless photo opportunities, London is awesome for travel photographers. The city is great to explore at any time of day, although at sunset it’s even more fantastic, when many of the city’s landmarks get lit up.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a charming city, with rich and perfect architecture providing great subjects for taking pictures. The city has grand palaces such as the Schönbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace, the very impressive Rathaus, elegant interiors in cafes and hotels (such as the Hotel Imperial Vienna) and other cute elements such as trams and Fiakers around the city.

Ghent, Belgium

Ghent is a very popular destination to post on Instagram. It is a smallish city with a medieval centre, wonderful churches, ancient architecture and a beautiful river running through it. For viewpoints you can head up the Het Belfort van Gent, and for pretty shots go along the Korenlei and Graslei at night.

Venice, Italy

Venice makes for one of the most beautiful destinations in the world! With no cars, just wonderful canals, gondolas, old architecture and narrow streets. Also nearby is the Island of Burano which is almost like a place from a cartoon, and one the most colourful places I’ve ever been in the world.

Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled is a beautiful destination to visit in Slovenia. The most famous element is the church on an island in the middle of the lake. Around the outskirts, as well as from some high perspectives, you get amazing views over the lake. This destination is wonderful to visit all year round, often with snow in the winter, tons of colours in the autumn, and amazing greens in the summer and spring.

Other Suggestions

Below are some other beautiful destinations that I haven’t been to yet, but make for great travel photography. Click on the links below to see a picture of the destination on Instagram.