Europe Action & adventure, Animal, Bird + Waterfall pictures

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Find one of Europe’s largest glaciers, its most powerful waterfall, most extensive national park and oldest parliament in this island nation on the verge of the Arctic.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Epic in scale, jaw-dropping in its beauty and steeped in history, North Wales will awaken your senses and provide you with a whole host of unforgettable memories. Whether it’s because of world-famous Snowdonia, its coastal splendour or rich culture, the region is one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

To describe Venice as a unique city would be unjust.  It has more canals than roads, and pigeons than Trafalgar Square, and a winged lion as a mascot.  It is also bursting with beauty, romance and history; probably more so than anywhere in Italy, and that\'s saying something.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Whether you want to learn about maritime history or watch a shark feeding, this museum in Stralsund’s Old Town is the place to do it. 

Tour this public aquarium to learn through interactive exhibits and admire some of the most impressive creatures of the sea. 

A trip to the Baltic Sea resort of Binz on the island of Rügen is an opportunity for restful hours right on the beach amid the untouched landscape with its woodlands and dunes.

Excursions and city trips to the Baltic Sea are not only for those who enjoy swimming and hiking.

Tour this public aquarium to learn through interactive exhibits and admire some of the most impressive creatures of the sea.