Taking a deep dive in Helsinki’s subterranean city
Under the Finnish capital lies a world of swimming pools, go-karting tracks, playgrounds – and even an art gallery
Bolognina: make tracks for Bologna’s bustling former rail workers’ quarter
This once industrial area has been transformed into a vibrant artistic hub with a thriving food and drink scene
‘It feels like Italy with the volume turned down’: readers’ favourite (smaller) city breaks in Europe
You share your favourite low-key alternatives to overcrowded hotspots, from an island city in the Med to a Norwegian art nouveau gem
My search for the perfect Polish dumplings in Gdańsk
Pierogi are a religion in Poland, but I’d never been a believer. Could a recce in the charming Baltic city convert me?
Architourism in France: the retro futurist seaside town near Montpellier that’s out of this world
With buildings inspired by Mayan pyramids and featuring ‘intergalactic curves’, La Grande-Motte is a great alternative beach resort for fans of modern architecture
Island-hopping through stone-age history in Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man
Exploring prehistory sites around the Irish Sea – that were old even before the pyramids were built – throws a magical light on our ancestors
Literary escapes: your favourite trips inspired by books
From Dervla Murphy’s Northern Ireland to Elena Ferrante’s Naples, readers share the stories that inspired them to travel
Denmark’s ‘Cold Hawaii’: the artfully cool surf zone on the Jutland coast
Surfers nicknamed it in the 90s, but this rugged coastline is becoming a hotspot for contemporary art lovers too
Walk in the footsteps of gods, heroes and monsters: five trips to mythical Greece
Discover where supplicants consulted Apollo in Delphi, the infant Hermes hid stolen cattle and where Poseidon created a love nest for a sea nymph
From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence
The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer
Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities
Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich
‘The heart of Munich’s underground scene’: exploring edgy Schlachthofviertel
Butcher’s shops and dive bars sit side by side in a district where you can swap the touristy beer halls of the city centre for raw creative energy
‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel
This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats up
‘Neighbourhood renaissance’: once noble La Sanità in Naples is open for business again
After decades in the shadows, the residents of this historic quarter came together to launch local businesses and make the area an attractive proposition once more
Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’
On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells