Five cultural European city break destinations you might not have considered

There’s a reason capital cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin continue to attract travellers from all over the world, but it can sometimes be worth your while to deviate from the classic city break blueprint.

Away from crowded landmarks, hectic backstreets and thronged downtowns, you could be strolling down boulevards without having to jostle for pavement space, gaily entering a museum without needing to book weeks in advance, or even just getting a seat in a restaurant or bar. Underrated bliss!

Destinations that haven’t fallen victim to overtourism are more likely to retain the original character that makes them so appealing to begin with, while they oftenoffer better value for money, plenty of opportunities to save, cheaper attractions and more space to breathe. It’s a win-win situation.

Best of all, such places are just a short flight or, even better, a train