Travel Ideas: Summer
June to August: swimming, mountain roads and festivals. Make a reservation in time.
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Where shall we go this time? Around the kitchen table at home, it is often the nicest question of the year. This page helps you, and each idea links to the country page.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
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5 Ideas for Families by Car
Each idea links to the country page with campsites, routes and practical information.
About the Transfăgărășan
The high section is open only in summer; 2026 from 12 June, daily from 07:00 to 21:00. With large motorhome not recommended (our assessment).
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Ohrider Summer Festival
In July and August concerts and theaters in Ohrid, also in the antique theater; Combine it with swimming in the Lake Ohrid.
Nordmazedonien · Source: ohrid.gov.mk
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Campsites in Istria: book early
In July and August there is hardly any space available on the Istrian and North Dalmatian coast. Make an early reservation.
Croatia · Source: ACSI Eurocampings
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Dokufest in Prizren
Every summer a festival for documentaries and short films with open-air screenings. Check the dates on the official page.
Kosovo · Source: dokufest.com
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Long evenings in Estonia
In summer the sun does not set until very late. In the countryside you are allowed to camp freely, and the forestry agency RMK has free campsites.
Estonia · Source: ACSI Eurocampings
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