Capri, Italy

Climate: Maximum temperatures between 28 and 30 °C, 8 hours of sunshine per day and 2 days of rain per month in June

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Reason to book? The beautiful island in the Gulf of Naples has rightly been a desired destination in Italy for many centuries. After all, it's covered in hiking trails through lush nature and along rugged coastlines. In addition, splendid villas nestle on the slopes of the picturesque landscape. For the perfect day on Capri, first treat yourself to a limoncello spritz on the piazetta in the sun before strolling through the luxurious boutiques. Finally, you can enjoy even more sunshine at La Fontelina Beach Club.

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Where to stay: La Palma is the oldest hotel on the whole island: Locanda Pagano opened on this site 200 years ago. It's now part of the Oetker Collection and was carefully renovated in 2022. The elegant hotel includes a beach club, a spa and 50 elegant rooms and suites.

La Palma
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 39, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Tel.: +39 081 1818 7426
Web: oetkercollection.com
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 590

Crete, Greece

Climate: Maximum temperatures between 28 and 32 °C, 11 hours of sunshine per day and 2 days of rain in June

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Reason to book? The largest Greek island is one of the most popular summer destinations. So if you want to get to know the fascinating mix of nature, rich history and Greek hospitality at your leisure, you should consider Crete as one of the best travel destinations in June 2024. Because then, it's still low season. Picturesque coastlines and charming villages with their typical houses are the epitome of summer. Culture lovers can visit historical sites such as the Palace of Knossos or the fortress of Rethymno before tasting Assyrtiko in a taverna.

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Where to stay: This year, the Isla Brown Chania Resort, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is celebrating its second summer season. Guests can look forward to a modern hotel just 15 minutes from the historic old town of Chania. They also enjoy exclusive sea access as well as several pools and restaurants.

Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stavros 731 00, Chania, Greece
Tel.: +30 2821440820
Web: brownhotels.com
Price: Doubles from € 200

Budapest, Hungary

Climate: Maximum temperatures of 25 to 28 °C, 9 hours of sunshine per day and 10 days of rain in June

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Reason to book? The Danube has always been a kind of lifeline for the Hungarian metropolis. In summer, it's used for boating, stand-up paddling and swimming. The many green spaces invite you to relax and unwind. Besides, the typical summer tourists are still a long way off. And the festival fans who populate the Danube Island every August for the Sziget Festival also haven't arrived yet, of course.

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Where to stay: Directly opposite the opera house, guests check into one of the city's most unusual hotels: W Budapest. It offers rooms and suites in a modern glam Art Nouveau style, a beautiful wellness area with a pool and guests can enjoyNightingale , a restaurant offshoot of the famous Beef Bar in Milan.

W Budapest
Andrássy út 25, Budapest 1061, Hungary
Tel.: +36 1 253 3100
Web: marriott.com
Price: Doubles from € 260

Gothenburg, Sweden

Climate: Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 °C, 8 hours of sunshine per day, 12 rainy days in June

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Reason to book? Nowhere else do people celebrate the summer solstice as extensively as in Sweden. Midsummer can look back on a long tradition. And it's still upheld today with traditional food, songs and a dose of superstition. Celebrations are held in all large cities and non-locals can also take part.

Read more: Why midsummer in Sweden should definitely be on your bucket list

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Where to stay: The Upper House, located on the top floors of the Gothia Towers, is a kind of hotel within a hotel. Here, guests can enjoy wonderful views of the city, enjoy the rooms and suites in Skandi-style and swim in a pool on the 19th floor.

Upper House
Mässans gata 24, 412 51 Gothenburg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31-708 82 00
Web: upperhouse.se
Price: Doubles from € 180

Semmering, Austria

Climate: Highest temperatures between 22 and 25 °C, 7 hours of sunshine per day and 12 days of rain in June

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Reason to book? If you prefer cool destinations in June 2024 that also have a lot of nature to offer, you should consider the Semmering region in Austria. Because just an hour away from Vienna, you can revive the traditional summer retreat. And the Emperor of Austria is known to have indulged in this. Places like Reichenau boast villas from the days of the monarchy, while the local mountain, the Rax, attracts all active guests.

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Where to stay: Knappenhof in Reichenau an der Rax can be considered paradise. There are 28 extravagant rooms and suites to choose from. On the sunny terrace you can enjoy wonderful coffee and cake, an extensive breakfast or culinary delicacies. All around, nature is at your disposal, serving as an outdoor adventure playground.

Knappenhof
Kleinau 34, 2651 Kleinau, Austria
Tel.: +43 2666 53 633
Web: knappenhof.at
Price: Doubles from € 210