There are places that are beautiful places and there are landscapes that simply take our breath away: We present 50 dream places around the world where nature has surpassed itself
The order of the beautiful places listed was random and should therefore not be understood as a ranking of places 1 to 50.
The ultimate list of the 50 most beautiful places in the world:
- Zanzibar, Tanzania: The exotic spice island lies off the east coast of Africa.
- Kamchatka, Russia: The Russian peninsula has more brown bears than people and is an untouched natural paradise.
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia: The waterfalls named after the British Queen Victoria have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.
- Petra, Jordan: The former capital of the Nabataean Kingdom near the Siq Gorge is now one of the “new seven wonders of the world”.
- Dolomites, Italy: The mountain range of the southern Limestone Alps was formed over 200 million years ago.
- Virunga, Congo: The second largest contiguous rainforest area in the world is a treasure trove of biodiversity.
- Seljalandsfoss, Iceland: The famous Seljalandsfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.
- Whitsunday Islands, Australia: The Australian archipelago consists of 74 tropical islets adorned with white-sand beaches and palm-lined waterfronts
- Lofoten, Norway: In the Lofoten, north of the Arctic Circle, white beaches meet turquoise water, mountains meet deep fjord landscapes.
- Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro: Everyone knows the world-famous bay with the Christ statue. To the west the city of Rio de Janeiro nestles on the slopes, to the east Niterói.
- Cinque Terre, Italy: The five villages of the Cinque Terre, just before La Spezia, are considered by many to be the most beautiful that Italy has to offer.
- Halong Bay, Vietnam: According to legend, the mother dragon is said to have created this bay. UNESCO declared it a world natural heritage site in 1994.
- Grand Canyon National Park, USA: For millions of years, the Colorado River has eaten its way through the rust-red rocks of the Colorado Plateau.
- Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: Three majestic granite towers are the trademark of the 2,420 square kilometer protected area, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
- Algarve, Portugal: Beaches and rocky coasts, picturesque coastal towns and lonely fishing villages – the Algarve is probably the most beautiful region in Portugal.
- Angkor Wat, Cambodia: A thousand historical sites and temples that were built between 802 and 1295 are spread over 350 square kilometers.
- Okavango Delta, Botswana: The world’s largest inland delta has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014.
- Zhangjiajie National Park, China: The “forest park” is home to fascinating quartzite sandstone formations that are unique in the world.
- Lesser Antilles, Caribbean: The best way to explore the “Winward Islands” is by island hopping.
- Urubamba Valley, Peru: The central part of the Urumbamba Valley between Pisac and Ollantayytambo once served as a granary for the Incas.
- Wharariki Beach, New Zealand: In the west of the bay, the ocean has carved caves and rocky arches into the rock over thousands of years, which adventure seekers can explore.
- Nikko National Park, Japan: A breathtaking natural work of art in which Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines nestle.
- Sequoia National Park, USA: Some of the tallest trees on earth grow in California’s Sierra Nevada.
- Santo Antão, Cape Verde: The second largest island in Cape Verde is a gigantic mountain scenery and a paradise for hikers.
- Provence, France: When the lavender blooms in summer, the landscape of Provence is transformed into a wonderfully fragrant sea of flowers.
- Cotopaxi, Ecuador: At 5,897 meters, it is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and is one of the most impressive places in South America.
- Sahara, North Africa: The largest dry desert in the world measures over nine million square kilometers. The Arab peoples call it “sea without water”.
- Western Cape, South Africa: Cape Town’s fantastic location at the foot of Table Mountain, a rich culture and history make Cape Town the most beautiful port city in the world.
- San Francisco Bay, USA: Together with the surrounding Bay Area, the Bay of San Francisco is one of the most worth seeing regions in the USA.
- Isle of Skye, Scotland: Mountains and rocky cliffs, bays and hilly landscapes characterize the landscape of the rugged Hebridean island.
- Na Pali, Hawaii: The rugged coastal strip and the natural park of the same name are one of the Hawaiian landmarks par excellence.
- Monument Valley, USA: The imposing table mountains in the eastern border area of the US states of Utah and Arizona offer the perfect western backdrop.
- Cyclades, Greece: The most famous icelands in the archipelago in the heart of the Aegean include Mykonos, Santorini and Naxos.
- Lake Bled, Slovenia: Slovenia’s only island lies in the middle of Lake Alp. The pretty St. Mary’s Church sits enthroned on a rock.
- Yosemite National Park, USA: The famous park is known for its breathtaking rock formations and is popular with climbers.
- Canaima National Park, Venezuela: It is the sixth largest national park in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will find the Salto Ángel – the highest free-falling waterfall in the world.
- New England, USA: During Indian Summer, New England turns into a sea of color. Then the forests between New York and Boston glow in warm red and gold tones.
- Kinabalu National Park, Borneo: The dense jungle. They are one of the refuges of the last wild orangutans.
- Yellowstone National Park, USA: The oldest national park in the world was founded in 1872 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
- Khao Sok, Thailand: The region is one of the rainiest in the country, and the rainforest is one of the oldest tropical forests in the world.
- Iguazú Waterfalls, Brazil & Argentina: Up to seven million liters of water per second fall over the almost three kilometer long edge.
- Berchtesgadener Land, Germany: The Königsee in Berchtesgadener Land is considered by many to be the most impressive natural backdrop in Germany.
- Archipelago, Sweden: The wild, rugged island world with its small fishing villages exudes a rough charm that is best experienced on a canoe tour.
- Yucatán, Mexico: A highlight on the peninsula is the Cenote Ik-Kil near the world-famous Chichén Itzá ruins. The ancient Maya once used the cave lake as a sacrificial site.
- Valley of the Ten Peaks, Canada: The beauty of the small mountain lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is unique in the world.
- Raja Ampat, Western New Guinea: The archipelago is a diver’s dream. Over 500 species of hard coral are native here, as well as numerous species of fish.
- Cornwall, England: Finds indicate that the small tidal island was already inhabited in the Bronze Age. Today St. Michael’s Mount is considered a landmark of the county of Cornwall.
- Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland: The impressive glacier moves at an enormous speed of up to 40 meters per day.
- Hajar Mountains, Oman: The breathtaking wilderness of Arabia stretches just outside Muscat, the capital of Oman. Jabal Akhdar is considered one of the most beautiful hiking areas.
- Valle de Viñales, Cuba: Karst mountains, small colorful villages, dense greenery and the best tobacco in Cuba can be found in the most beautiful valley in Cuba.
