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Liverpool Echo
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Esther Marshall & Lottie Gibbons

Europe's safest holiday destinations as picturesque city comes out on top

Europe's safest cities have been confirmed as people clamour to book city breaks this summer.

Airlines and holiday operators have reported a huge surge in bookings in 2023, as coronavirus rules were relaxed and more countries opened their borders.

The travel experts at Looking4.com have looked at the top destinations for solo holidaymakers - and it's a picturesque German city that has come out on top.

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Europe’s safest cities

  1. Munich, Germany
  2. Zurich, Switzerland
  3. Prague, Czech Republic
  4. Zagreb, Croatia
  5. Timișoara, Romania
  6. Helsinki, Finland
  7. Krakow, Poland
  8. Basel, Switzerland
  9. Bern,Switzerland
  10. Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Munich in Germany took the top spot in the safety rankings, as it had a low crime rate and a lot of interest on TikTok. The city, in Germany’s Bavarian region, is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and famous beer halls.

Its Old Town, or Altstadt, attracts thousands of tourists with many stopping to admire the central square, Marienplatz. Zurich was named Europe’s second safest city and Switzerland dominated the rankings with two other cities in the top 10.

Tourists might like to visit a cafe on the shores of Lake Zurich or attempt to climb Uetliberg Mountain. Zurich’s Museum of Art is another top attraction while tourists could also see a show at the Opernhaus Zurich.

In the city’s Old Town, tourists will find historic churches and squares with plenty of restaurants to sit at and enjoy the view.

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