Western Europe are beautiful in many ways and if you have not been to Europe before, I would suggest you to start with Western Europe first. Reason being, the part of Europe is more modern, advance but slightly more expensive compare to Eastern Europe. Most people in Western Europe speak English so communication should not be a problem.
Check out the Western Europe route :
Zurich Switzerland -> Black Forest Germany -> Lucerne Switzerland -> Colmar France -> Heidelberg Germany -> Cologne Germany -> Amsterdam Netherlands -> Brussels Belgium -> Paris France
Western Europe 1: Rhine Falls & Black Forest Germany
- Zurich Airport to Rhine Falls Switzerland – 30 mins
- Rhine Falls Switzerland to Black Forest – 1.5 hours
- –Drubba Clock Factory Visit in Black Forest
- –Cuckoo Clocks (Handmade Grandfather Clock)
Things to eat in Black Forest Germany:
- Pork Knuckle
- Sausage and Ham
Western Europe 2 : Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Switzerland
- The Lion Monument Lucerne, Switzerland
- Shopping at Lucerne
- Chapel Bridge
- Local Morning Market at Lucerne
Things you may want to buy in Switzerland :
- Swiss Made Watches
- Swiss Knife
Western Europe 3 : Mount Titlis Switzerland
Lucerne to Mount Titlis – 45 mins
Things to do in Mount Titlis:
- Cable cars in Mount Titlis
- Mount Titlis Cliff Walk and Suspension Bridge
- Ice Flyer
- Hear the Cowbells
What to buy in Lucerne, Switzerland?
- Chocolate
- Cowbells
Western Europe 4 : Multi color Buildings, Little Venice, a fairy-tale town in Colmar, France!
Lucerne, Switzerland to Colmar France – 2 hours
- Please stay alert & spot Statue of Liberty in Colmar (12 meter high) on the way
- Things to do in Colmar
- Saint-Martin Church in Colmar
- Tanners’ quarter & Fisherman’s Wharf
- Colmar is also known as Little Venice so do a boat ride on the canal
Things to try in Colmar France :
- Wine : Alsace are Muscat (fairly sweet) and Gewürztraminer (very sweet)
Western Europe 5 : Germany – Romantic town of Heidelberg
Colmar to Heidelberg – 2.5 hour
Things to see in Heidelberg town :
- Karl Theodor Bridge
- Heidelberg Castle
- Heidelberg Old Town
What you should observe : Romantic vibe in Heidelberg town
Western Europe 6 : Cologne Germany – 4711 Cologne
Heidelberg to Cologne in Germany – 3 hours
Things to see in Cologne Germany :
- “L” shape buildings in Rheinauhafen, Cologne
- Cologne Cathedral
Things to buy:
- 4711 cologne (Eau de Cologne/perfume)
Western Europe 7 : Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cologne Germany to Amsterdam Netherlands – 3 hours
Things to do in Amsterdam Netherlands :
- Amsterdam Canal cruise
- Amsterdam Dam Square
- Explore coffee shop – (not ordinary coffee shop, special stuff are available)
- Red light District in Amsterdam
- Diamond factory
- Zaanse Schans – windmills
–Cheese factory in Zaanse Schans
–Wooden clog-making demonstration in ZaanseSchans
Things to try:
- Wooden Bicycle
- Try the weeds in the coffee shop (18 above)
Western Europe 8 : Brussels Belgium
Amsterdam Netherlands to Brussels Belgium – 2.5 hours
Things to do in Brussels :
- Atomium
- Market Square
- Grand Place Brussels
- Manneken Pis
Things to eat :
- Waffle
- chocolate
- Mussels with fries
Western Europe 9 : Paris – The City of Light!
Brussels Belgium to Paris France – 3.5 hours
Things to do in Paris :
- Eiffel Tower
- Arc de Triomphe
- Champs-Élysées – fashionable, expensive & prestigious street in the world
- Cruise down the River Seine in Paris
- Pont Alexandre III – most extravagant bridge in Paris
- Palais Bourbon – Parliament House
- Notre-Dame de Paris – Catholic Cathedral
- Conciergerie – Medieval royal palace turn Law Court
- Musee d’Orsay – Art Museum – Monet, & Van Gogh fans must go!
- The Louvre museum – check out Mona Lisa
- Versailles Palace
Things to eat in Paris :
- Baguette
- Macarons
Final thought :
Be extra careful when you are in Paris, watch out for pick pocket & ring crime scam in hot tourist spot such as Eiffel Tower. These people work in a group and some of their gang are also watching from afar.
Have fun and explore Western Europe! Click on the link if you wanted to find out more about each city!
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18 comments
I have been dying to explore western Europe! Thank you for all the ideas of what to see! That photo of the Eiffel Tower is beautiful!
Eiffel Tower is one of the must see attraction in Western Europe, beside that, still plenty to play around in Paris. You will love it for sure, soak in Paris vibe and stunning architecture!
Sounds like an amazing itinerary. I need to make it over to Europe at least once in my lifetime.
Dear Jenny,
Europe is so beautiful, you may want to start with Western Europe then go Eastern Europe. That is what I did. West is more modern and most people speak English.
Such amazing trip, I am totally loving this itinerary. Sometimes all you need is a proper planning to have a successful and joyful travel. I have been to Lucerne, Paris, Amsterdam, and Venice. I have always wanted to go back to these cities and with this itinerary I think I can visit plus see something new too. I will share this with my husband to try to fit as close to this. All your pictures look so beautiful.
Europe looks amazing. I can’t wait to visit and this itinerary…. I have to save this and start my trip plannings
What a fabulous itinerary! I’d love to do something like that one day. Of all those places I’ve only been to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Such an interesting itinerary with great suggestions for things to see and enjoy in these wonderful destinations and I love your photos!
You just did something I’ve always been dreaming of. My perfect continent, Europe. Great pictures and nice highlights from your trip! Hope to see more of the world from you.
Europe is truly beautiful, you are very lucky to visit 5 countries, which one was your favourite?
Out of the 5 countries in Western Europe, I guess I love Amsterdam Canals, the bicycle land and most importantly their traditional windmills and clog shoes. Oh yes, don’t forget their coffee shop too, not an ordinary coffee shop but serving special – the grass.
I really want to visit Paris Marseille is absolutely beautiful which I got the chance to visit Paris and the Ifle Tower
This trip sounds exciting and jammed packed! I was particularly interested in Little Venice and had no idea about the mini Statue of Liberty. I’ll be in Europe for the 1st time this summer and can’t wait! Xo Evelyn, PathofPresence
Dear Evelyn,
The mini Statue of Liberty is on the way to Colmar, little Venice in France. Hope you are able to catch a glimpse.
Looks like a wonderful yet hectic trip. Europe is beautiful. It has so much charm. So much history. Love reminiscing it via your post.
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This is such a great itinerary! You visited many beautiful places in Western Europe and inspired me to visit them as well!
Great route of travel! Can’t wait to travel to Western Europe! Thanks for the guide.
What a lovely and detailed itinerary! I love travelling europe and definitely need to visit some of the destinations you mentioned!