Blossoming trees and flowers in the parks, sunshine and pleasant temperatures, cafés with pretty gardens, good food and a great atmosphere: city trips in spring are ideal for getting to know a city from its best side. But choosing the right destination can sometimes be a challenge. After all, almost all of Europe's cities are picturesque. But where can you experience the awakening of nature, eat and drink well, and have a great time? The answer is revealed by a Bounce study.

Among other things, the company surveyed how many restaurants and bars there are per 100,000 inhabitants, how much it rains, what the average temperatures are and how many parks are available per 100,000 people. In addition, they surveyed the affordability of the city. And these are the top 10 best destinations for a European city trip in spring:

10. tallinn, estonia

With a city break score of 6.87, Tallinn lands in tenth place, just ahead of Budapest. Estonia's capital on the Baltic Sea boasts an old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also one of the European Capitals of Culture in 2011. With the largest art museum of the Baltic cities, many regular events and inexpensive restaurants, the city secures its place in the top 10. A must-try: the local fish specialty Revaler Killo.

9. Krakow, Poland

Poland's capital, only the country's second largest city by population, is a major cultural, artistic and scientific center. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1978. Since 2013, the city has also held the title of UNESCO City of Literature. The medieval townscape in the historic old town is particularly fascinating. In addition, there are a huge number of buildings worth seeing, such as churches and castles. Tip: Simply take the "King's Path". It leads from the monument to the Battle of Tannenberg past numerous sights. By the way, Krakow ranks third among European destinations in terms of affordability.

8. amsterdam, netherlands

With over 3,000 tourist activities on TripAdvisor, the Dutch capital is even second only to Prague among the top 10 best destinations for a city trip. The city is ranked 8th overall, and travelers with a particular affinity for culture will be delighted with the numerous museums. In addition, there are markets worth seeing and especially a lot of street art. A walk along the canals and the Rembrandtplein shows the city at its best.

7. Edinburgh, UK

History fans will find numerous prehistoric relics in the Edinburgh area of the capital city on Scotland's east coast. In addition, there are prominent sights such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish National Gallery. Nature lovers will enjoy, among other things, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh . Incidentally, J.K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh for several years. Allegedly, the city with its historic buildings, gardens and cemeteries inspired her to write her Harry Potter series.

6. florence, italy

With the prospect of a weekend in Florence , who would not immediately think of the Duomo, the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and an aperitivo in the sun? In fact, the city beckons with a particularly large number of cultural attractions. Fantastic restaurants, chic boutiques and some wonderful hotels complete the offer. Pure Italian joie de vivre. That gives it 6th place and 7.21 points on the Top 10 list.

5. venice, italy

The second Italian city among the top destinations for a spring city trip is Venice. With 733.6 "Things to Do" per 100,000 inhabitants, it is the city with the most sights and experiences among all 50 metropolises analyzed. The Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge are just a few of the many famous sights. With 24.8 parks and natural attractions, Venice is also the city with the most natural beauty. These include lagoons and canals.

4. Prague, Czech Republic

Above all, the nightlife makes Prague stand out in the top 10 list. No other of the 50 cities analyzed has more bars and clubs than the Czech capital. Reasonable prices and unusual locations convince night owls time and again. During the day, you can enjoy the architecture of the historic city center, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Or you can go for a slice of cake in one of the traditional coffee houses.

3. valencia, spain

With a city break score of 8.13, the Spanish city makes it into the top 3. The excellent weather plays a major role here. With an average annual temperature of almost 19 degrees and more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Valencia is ideal for sun-seekers. The city on the Mediterranean coast naturally has many sights, cathedrals and monasteries. But its events are particularly popular. Tip: In July, there is an annual summer festival in the city center.

2. seville, spain

The top 3 firmly lie in Spanish hands. Seville also has the perfect city trip weather. The capital of Andalusia, with its charming streets, hidden gardens and lots of flamenco, is ideal for a romantic getaway. Seville is the warmest city in the ranking. In terms of affordability, it only reaches 14th place, but many activities, restaurants and bars help it to silver.

1. palma de Mallorca, spain

With a City Break Score of 9.49 points, the capital of the Balearic island of Mallorca makes it to first place. Here, the weather is just right, there is an endless amount to do and many restaurants that also inspire foodies . Here, there are 592.4 restaurants per 100,000 people. From simple tapas bars to Michelin-starred restaurants, everything is here. If you need a break from all the sightseeing and shopping, just head to one of the many beaches.