The Feel Good Route

What does feeling good mean to you? Is it spending time with friends and family, laughing and sharing food? Is it about getting outside in the fresh air? Getting your blood pumping when you walk or run or bike? Does visiting museums and galleries, or creating your own art, music or writing make you feel good? 

It’s important that we look after ourselves and each other and that we are mindful of our health and well-being in the broadest sense. That means taking care of what we eat, being active and looking after our emotional well-being. Luckily, Europe is a great place to explore actively while feeding our bodies with good food and feeding our minds with interesting and stimulating sights.

The DiscoverEU Feel Good Route is themed around different types of well-being, carefully curated to show you interesting places in Europe, from perennial big hitters like Paris to lesser-known spots such as Aalborg or Plovdiv. From ice swimming in Tampere to trying traditional cuisine in Brindisi to learning about unique sports like pelota in San Sebastián, the DiscoverEU Feel Good Route will take you on an adventure that teaches you how to stay healthy and experience the joys of European sports, food and culture while travelling.

Choose to travel along one of our sub-routes – each one themed around a different aspect of well-being – or simply make your own selection! Either way, you'll be treated to a variety of options to inspire, enliven and boost your spirits.

Some of these destinations have been the proud host of Olympic Games, are recognised as good places to walk or cycle, while others are known for their rich food culture or have been regularly recognised as the ‘happiest’ in Europe. You will also find cities marked with an Access City Award label; these are cities that have gone above and beyond to become more accessible to everyone, regardless of age, mobility or ability.

So, choose a topic that interests you, and start exploring…!