How Well Do You Really Know Europe? Take these Travel Trivia Quizzes and Find Out

Europe might seem familiar — a land of grand capitals, famous landmarks, and iconic cuisines. But look a little closer and you’ll discover it’s also full of quirky, surprising, and downright fascinating details that most travelers never notice. Did you know one European city has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined? Or that one country has more saunas than cars?

This quiz is your chance to test how much you really know about the continent. With 101 questions spanning geography, culture, food, and folklore, you’ll uncover hidden gems and strange facts from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, and from the Atlantic coast to the far reaches of Eastern Europe.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a curious dreamer, or just someone who loves a good trivia challenge, this is a fun way to see how sharp your knowledge is — and maybe spark a little wanderlust along the way.

So, grab your imaginary passport and let’s find out: How well do you really know Europe? 🌍✨

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101 Travel Trivia Quizzes on Europe: Test Your Travel Knowledge

1. Which European country has more lakes than the rest of Europe combined?

Finland has around 188,000 lakes, giving it the nickname “Land of a Thousand Lakes.”

2. What is the smallest country in the world, located in Europe?

Vatican City covers just 0.49 km² (0.19 sq mi) and has its own stamps and army.

3. Which European capital city has hot springs beneath it?

Budapest, Hungary, has more than 120 thermal springs, making it a spa capital.

4. What European country is known as the Land of Fire and Ice?

Iceland combines volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and lava fields in one island.

💡It sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates meet, making it one of the most volcanically active places in the world — eruptions like Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 can even disrupt global air traffic. At the same time, more than 10% of Iceland is covered by glaciers, including Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest. This contrast of fiery landscapes and icy wilderness gives Iceland its dramatic nickname, and it’s also why geothermal energy is such a big part of everyday life there.

5. Which European country has a unicorn as its national animal?

Scotland chose the unicorn centuries ago as a symbol of purity and strength.

💡Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn, a mythical creature chosen for its strength, purity, and untamable spirit—qualities the Scots have long identified with. It first appeared in royal heraldry in the 12th century and later shared the Royal Coat of Arms with England’s lion. Today, you’ll still spot unicorns carved into castles, displayed on government buildings, and even printed on coins. A magical emblem for a land proud of its independence and wild beauty!

6. Which European city has the most bridges?

Hamburg, Germany, has over 2,500 bridges — more than Venice and Amsterdam combined.

7. Which European country has the world’s oldest parliament?

Iceland’s Althing was founded in 930 CE and still operates today.

8. Which European country drinks the most coffee per capita?

Finland — about 4 cups per person daily. Coffee breaks are part of the culture.

Editor note: I think I am Finnish 🙂

9. What is the longest river in Europe?

The Volga River in Russia is 3,530 km (2,194 miles) long.

10. Which European country has more saunas than cars?

Finland has 3 million saunas for 5.5 million people.

11. What unusual animal is the Isle of Man famous for?

The Isle of Man is known for the Manx cat, a distinctive tailless breed that originated on the island and has become one of its most iconic symbols.

12. Which European city has a leaning tower that’s not Pisa?

Suurhusen, Germany has the world’s most tilted tower, leaning 5.2°.

13. Which European capital is built on 14 islands?

Stockholm, Sweden is spread across 14 islands and 50 bridges.

14. Which European country has official elf registries?

Iceland reroutes roads to protect supposed elf habitats.

15. What European country is home to the deepest lake?

Lake Baikal, Russia is 1,642 m (5,387 ft) deep, the world’s deepest.

16. Which European country is home to Transylvania?

Romania’s Transylvania is linked to Dracula legends.

17. Which European country produces the most olive oil?

Spain produces 45% of the world’s olive oil.

18. Which European capital has catacombs full of bones?

Paris, France, holds 6 million skeletons in the underground catacombs.

19. Which European country has more sheep than people?

Iceland — 360,000 people and 800,000 sheep.

20. Which European country has a lake shaped like a heart?

Slovenia’s Lake Bled looks heart-shaped from above.

21. Which European country has 421 words for snow?

Norway — the Sami language describes snow in countless ways.

22. What European capital has a statue of a peeing boy?

Brussels, Belgium has the quirky Manneken Pis.

23. Which European country has pink lakes?

Spain’s Torrevieja has pink lagoons caused by algae.

24. Which European city spans two continents?

Istanbul, Turkey sits in both Europe and Asia.

25. Which European country has a train that runs along the beach, with waves splashing beside it?

Spain — the FEVE railway in northern Spain hugs the Bay of Biscay coastline so closely that waves often splash onto the tracks during storms.

26. Which European city has metro stations as art galleries?

Stockholm’s metro features murals in 90 stations.

27. What European country matures cheese in caves?

France ages Roquefort in limestone caves.

28. Which European capital has more bikes than people?

Amsterdam, Netherlands has 850,000 bikes.

29. Which European country has black sand beaches?

Iceland’s Reynisfjara is volcanic black sand.

30. Which European city has a chapel decorated with bones?

Kutná Hora, Czech Republic has the Sedlec Ossuary.

31. Which European country has the world’s oldest pharmacy?

Dubrovnik, Croatia’s pharmacy, opened in 1317.

32. Which European capital has Ottoman baths?

Budapest, Hungary, has functioning Ottoman-era baths.

33. Which European country has the midnight sun?

Norway experiences 76 days of sun in summer.

34. What European city has gondolas for transport?

Venice, Italy glides across 150 canals.

35. Which European country invented pizza?

Italy, specifically Naples, in the 18th century.

36. Which European city is divided by canals and famously nicknamed “The Venice of the North”?

Bruges in Belgium is often called “The Venice of the North” thanks to its scenic canals and medieval charm.

37. Which European country has the world’s oldest amusement park?

Denmark’s Bakken opened in 1583.

38. Which European country has fjords carved by glaciers?

Norway’s fjords are UNESCO sites.

39. Which European city was built on stilts in water?

Venice, Italy stands on 400,000 wooden piles.

40. Which European country has a desert?

Spain’s Tabernas Desert is famous for western films.

41. Which European country has a lake that changes color?

Switzerland’s Lake Geneva changes shades daily.

42. Which European city has Europe’s largest royal palace?

Madrid, Spain has 3,418-room Royal Palace.

43. Which European country eats the most chocolate?

Switzerland averages 11 kg per person yearly.

44. Which European country has Europe’s largest glacier?

Iceland’s Vatnajökull covers 8% of the island.

45. Which European city hosts a tomato fight festival?

Buñol, Spain throws 40 tons of tomatoes at La Tomatina.

46. Which European country is Santa Claus’s home?

Finland proudly claims that Santa lives in Lapland, in the far north of the country. His official home is in the town of Rovaniemi, right on the Arctic Circle.

Rovaniemi has become the world’s “official” Christmas capital, with Santa Claus Village, a year-round attraction where visitors can meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle line, send postcards from the Santa Claus Post Office, and even see his reindeer. The region is also famous for snowy winters, husky safaris, and Northern Lights, adding to the festive magic. So, while the North Pole is often said to be Santa’s mythical home, Finland has embraced him as a local resident in Lapland, making Rovaniemi one of Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations.

47. Which European city has a salt cathedral underground?

Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland has chapels made of salt.

48. Which European country produces the most wine?

Italy makes about 50 million hectoliters annually.

49. Which European city has a 600-year-old astronomical clock?

Prague, Czech Republic’s clock has moving figures.

50. Which European country has the most castles per square mile?

Wales has more than 600 castles.

51. Which European country has towns painted blue?

Spain’s Júzcar was painted blue for a Smurf movie promotion.

52. Which European country has fairy chimneys?

Turkey’s Cappadocia has cone-shaped rock formations.

53. Which European capital has a metro system deeper than 100 meters?

Kyiv, Ukraine, has Arsenalna, the world’s deepest metro station.

54. Which European city has canals like Venice but more bicycles?

Amsterdam has 165 canals and a cycling culture.

55. Which European country has puffin colonies?

Iceland hosts over 60% of the world’s puffins.

56. Which European capital has a river that flows backwards twice daily?

London’s Thames experiences a tidal bore.

57. Which European country is famous for tulip fields?

Netherlands blooms with millions of tulips every spring.

58. Which European country has a town that straddles two nations?

Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau sits between Belgium and the Netherlands.

59. Which European city has a metro stop inside a museum?

Moscow, Russia’s metro stations are palatial artworks.

60. Which European country has white chalk cliffs?

England’s Dover cliffs overlook the English Channel.

61. Which European country has thermal mud baths by the sea?

Latvia’s Jurmala is famous for seaside mud baths.

62. Which European country is known for bagpipes besides Scotland?

Spain’s Galicia also has bagpipe traditions.

63. Which European city has a building nicknamed “the Gherkin”?

London’s 30 St Mary Axe skyscraper is gherkin-shaped.

64. Which European country is famous for goulash?

Hungary created goulash, a hearty paprika stew.

65. Which European capital has canals frozen for skating in winter?

Amsterdam sometimes freezes, creating natural ice rinks.

66. Which European country has fjord horses?

Norway’s Fjord horse breed dates back to the Vikings.

67. Which European mountain peak is shared by two countries, and which countries are they?

Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps at 4,809 meters (15,777 ft), sits on the border between France and Italy.

Fun fact: there’s been a long-running debate over which country owns the actual summit, though both nations proudly claim it as theirs.

68. Which European country has a village that turns into an island twice a day?

Mont-Saint-Michel in France is a medieval abbey perched on a rocky island that becomes cut off from the mainland at high tide. The tides here are some of the most dramatic in Europe, rising up to 14 meters (46 ft). At low tide you can walk across the sand to reach the village, but when the water comes in, the causeway disappears and the abbey is completely surrounded by sea. It’s both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most magical spots in Europe.

69. Which European city has the Acropolis?

Athens, Greece’s Acropolis, is a symbol of ancient democracy.

70. Which European country has medieval churches carved into cliffs?

Bulgaria is home to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a complex of monastic churches, chapels, and monasteries carved directly into limestone cliffs. Dating back to the 12th century, these cave churches are decorated with vivid frescoes that still survive today, showing scenes from the Bible in remarkable detail.

Overlooking the Rusenski Lom River valley, the site feels hidden and mystical — a UNESCO World Heritage treasure that most travelers have never heard of.

71. Which European country has a town that floods once a year on purpose?

Hungary — the village of Poroszló, near Lake Tisza, deliberately allows controlled flooding of nearby wetlands every spring. It’s done to restore habitats for migratory birds and fish, turning the area into a temporary paradise for wildlife watchers.

72. Which European country has a railway that disappears under the sea twice a day?

France — the Passage du Gois is a 4.3 km road connecting the mainland to Noirmoutier Island. At high tide, it vanishes completely underwater, and drivers must check tide tables before crossing.

73. Which European country has trolls in folklore?

Norway has troll legends and even a Trollstigen road.

74. Which European capital has hot air balloon rides daily?

Cappadocia, Turkey offers hundreds of balloons at sunrise.

75. Which European country produces feta cheese?

Greece makes feta from sheep and goat milk.

76. Which European city has a wall of chewing gum?

Berlin, Germany has sections of the Berlin Wall covered in gum.

77. Which European country has wooden painted churches?

Romania’s Maramureș region is home to UNESCO-protected wooden churches.

78. Which European country has a desert made of chalk?

Denmark’s Møns Klint features dramatic chalk cliffs.

79. Which European country has a church covered entirely in human skulls?

Portugal — the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora is decorated with the bones of an estimated 5,000 monks. The walls and pillars are lined with skulls and femurs, built in the 16th century to remind visitors of life’s impermanence.

80. Which European country has a river that disappears underground for part of its journey?

Slovenia — the Ljubljanica River vanishes into karst caves and reemerges multiple times before flowing into the Sava River. Ancient artifacts from Roman, Celtic, and prehistoric times have been found along its banks.

81. Which European country has a lake with an island that has never lost a single battle?

Lithuania — Trakai Island Castle sits in Lake Galvė and was a medieval stronghold that defenders claim was never taken by force. Today it’s one of Lithuania’s most picturesque landmarks.

82. Which European country has a village buried in ash like Pompeii?

Iceland — the town of Heimaey in the Westman Islands was buried during a volcanic eruption in 1973. Lava and ash swallowed homes, but residents managed to divert the flow to save the harbor. Parts of the village remain entombed under volcanic rock.

83. Which European country has a mountain that “grows” every year?

Italy/France — Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak, changes height slightly every year because a thick ice dome covers its summit. The rock beneath is stable, but the ice cap grows or shrinks depending on snowfall.

84. Which European country is famous for beer purity laws?

Germany’s Reinheitsgebot limited beer to hops, barley, water.

85. Which European city is home to the Eurovision Song Contest’s birth?

Lugano, Switzerland hosted the first Eurovision in 1956.

86. Which European country has lavender fields?

France´s Provence is the European country most famous for its lavender fields, featuring vast, iconic landscapes of purple blooms. But it’s not the only one, other European countries with notable lavender fields include Italy (especially in the Piedmont region), Bulgaria (a leading producer of essential oils), and Czechia, which boasts the largest organic lavender field in Europe.

87. Which European capital has a “mermaid” statue?

Copenhagen, Denmark has the Little Mermaid statue.

88. Which European country is home to fjord goats?

Norway’s goats even climb sheer cliffs.

89. Which European country has the Blue Lagoon spa?

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa near Reykjavik.

90. Which European country is famous for paprika spice?

Hungary produces and exports paprika worldwide.

91. Which European country is famous for a fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney’s Castle?

Germany’s Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s castle.

92. Which European city has an opera house shaped like a giant sail?

Oslo, Norway’s Opera House, resembles a floating iceberg.

93. Which European country has a village that’s been burning underground for over 50 years?

Germany — the village of Stolzenbach sits above a coal seam fire that has smoldered underground since the 1960s. The heat makes the ground unstable, and parts of the area remain abandoned.

94. Which European country has a beach where the sand sings?

Canary Islands, Spain — on Playa de la Arena in La Gomera, the volcanic sand produces a squeaking or “singing” sound when walked on, caused by its unique grain structure.

95. Which European country has a railway that turns into a roller coaster in winter?

Switzerland — the Gelmerbahn funicular climbs at a 106% gradient, one of the steepest in the world. Tourists say riding it feels more like a theme park ride than public transport.

96. Which European country has a church that floats on water?

Russia — on Lake Onega, the Kizhi Pogost wooden churches, built without nails, rise directly from a tiny island. The 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration looks like it’s floating above the waterline.

97. Which European country has a cave where you can row a boat on an underground lake?

Slovenia — the Postojna Cave system stretches over 24 km and has an underground river and boat rides, plus rare “baby dragon” salamanders living in its depths.

98. Which European country has a “moving border” marked by beer crates?

Belgium/Netherlands — in Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau, the border zigzags through streets and even houses. Locals once marked the division with beer crates when officials couldn’t agree where to put the line.

99. Which European country has a river with floating houses that drift downstream?

Serbia — the Drina River near Bajina Bašta is famous for its lone house perched on a rock in midstream. Originally built by swimmers as a rest stop in the 1960s, it became a quirky landmark.

100. Which European country has a town painted entirely yellow?

Poland — the town of Zalipie is covered in floral paintings. Villagers began decorating homes with bright flowers over 100 years ago, turning the whole town into an open-air art gallery.

101. Which European country has a hotel carved inside a glacier?

Switzerland — in the Rhône Glacier, an ice grotto is carved anew each year. Visitors can walk through shimmering blue tunnels inside a living glacier.