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City breaks or beach-bumming? Go for both!
People cool off in the shallows June 29 at the beach in Barcelona, Spain. There are many spots in Europe where beaches lie close to city outings. <br>Emilio Morenatti/AP
People cool off in the shallows June 29 at the beach in Barcelona, Spain. There are many spots in Europe where beaches lie close to city outings. <br>Emilio Morenatti/AP

With the newfound freedom of the summer holidays comes a dilemma as old as the ages: a vacation full of culture and architectural wonders, or lazy days on the shore, sand between the toes? Choose your city break wisely and yes, both can be yours.

Denmark's largest chocolate festival takes place in Copenhagen Feb. 29-March 1. Included are tastings, lectures, demos and workshops. <br>chokoladeselskabet.dk
Denmark's largest chocolate festival takes place in Copenhagen Feb. 29-March 1. Included are tastings, lectures, demos and workshops. <br>chokoladeselskabet.dk

Europe Traveler's event picks for Feb. 28-March 1

Now's the time to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Feb. 28 and beyond:

The Accordion Festival comes to Vienna, Austria, starting on Feb. 22. <br>akkordeonfestival.at
The Accordion Festival comes to Vienna, Austria, starting on Feb. 22. <br>akkordeonfestival.at

Europe Traveler's event picks for Feb. 20-22

It's time to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Feb. 20 and beyond:

Art KARLSRUHE takes place Feb. 13-16 in Rheinstetten, Germany. Classic modern and contemporary art works are shown are sold at this fair, which this year focuses on three-dimensional art.<br>art-karlsruhe.de
Art KARLSRUHE takes place Feb. 13-16 in Rheinstetten, Germany. Classic modern and contemporary art works are shown are sold at this fair, which this year focuses on three-dimensional art.<br>art-karlsruhe.de

Europe Traveler's event picks for Feb. 14-16

It's not too late to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Feb. 14 and beyond:

Hot-air balloons will glow and take to the skies near Bad Wiessee, Germany, through Feb. 9 for the Tegernseer Tal Montgolfiade.<br>montgolfiade.de
Hot-air balloons will glow and take to the skies near Bad Wiessee, Germany, through Feb. 9 for the Tegernseer Tal Montgolfiade.<br>montgolfiade.de

Europe Traveler's event picks for Feb. 7-9

It's time to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Feb. 6 and beyond:

Burns Night in Scotland takes place on the anniversary of Robert Burns’ Jan. 25 birthdate. It is marked with the traditional Burns Supper, which includes a hearty feast of haggis, neeps and tatties, the reciting of Burns’ poems and songs, and many drams of whisky. <br>visitscotland.com
Burns Night in Scotland takes place on the anniversary of Robert Burns’ Jan. 25 birthdate. It is marked with the traditional Burns Supper, which includes a hearty feast of haggis, neeps and tatties, the reciting of Burns’ poems and songs, and many drams of whisky. <br>visitscotland.com

Europe Traveler's event picks for Jan. 23 and beyond

It's not too late to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Jan. 23 and beyond:

<br>Getty Images/iStockphoto
<br>Getty Images/iStockphoto

Europe Traveler's event picks for Jan. 16-19

It's not too late to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Jan. 16 and beyond:

The residents of Burghead, Scotland, will burn the clavie Jan. 11. <br>Burghead.com
The residents of Burghead, Scotland, will burn the clavie Jan. 11. <br>Burghead.com

Europe Traveler's event picks for Jan. 10-12

It's not too late to plan your weekend. Here are some of the top events happening around Europe on Jan. 10 and beyond:

Twelfth Night celebrations will take place at London's Bankside area on Jan. 5 starting at 2 p.m. Among the activities is the arrival of the Holly Man by boat, "bringing the green" to those assembled on the riverbank. If you're among the lucky two in the crowd to find a bean or a pea in your cake, you will be crowned King or Queen for the day. Admission is free. <br>sasastra/flickr.com
Twelfth Night celebrations will take place at London's Bankside area on Jan. 5 starting at 2 p.m. Among the activities is the arrival of the Holly Man by boat, "bringing the green" to those assembled on the riverbank. If you're among the lucky two in the crowd to find a bean or a pea in your cake, you will be crowned King or Queen for the day. Admission is free. <br>sasastra/flickr.com

Europe Traveler's event picks for Jan. 4 and beyond

It's not too late to start planning for your first trip in 2020. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Jan. 4 and beyond:

Europe Traveler's event picks for Dec. 27-29

It's not too late to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Dec. 27 and beyond:

The Burning the Clocks parade and bonfire Dec. 21 in Brighton, England, celebrates the Winter Solstice and the end of the year. <br>Ray Gibson/samesky.co.uk
The Burning the Clocks parade and bonfire Dec. 21 in Brighton, England, celebrates the Winter Solstice and the end of the year. <br>Ray Gibson/samesky.co.uk

Europe Traveler's event picks for Dec. 20 and beyond

It's not too late to start planning your weekend. Here's a list of top events happening around Europe on Dec. 20 and beyond:

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