"The beginning of a new year is always a good time to ponder what you want to accomplish in the months ahead, and that includes considering where you want to visit next. We've turned to travel experts from around the globe to help you, asking them to share the places on their radar for 2026. Covering entire nations as well as regions, cities, and even individual neighborhoods, Condé Nast Traveler's Best Places to Go features destinations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and even extends all the way south to Oceania. For the first time this year, we're highlighting destinations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for this global bucket list."
"Amrum, Germany You rarely hear the Frisian dialect of Öömrang spoken anymore on Amrum, as Diane Kruger does in the film she stars in that's named for the North Sea island. And young locals these days would rather pursue surf instructing than whaling. But some things will always remain: If you've seen director Fatih Akin's Amrum you'll recognize the island's stunning beach right away-it alone is worth the trip."
Travel experts identified global destinations to watch in 2026, spanning nations, regions, cities, neighborhoods, and Oceania. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland appear as newly highlighted additions with offerings across wellness, culture, and hospitality. The region promises historic spa and bath experiences, numerous festivals, fresh hotel openings, and peaceful retreats. Amrum exemplifies natural appeal with its vast Kniepsand sandbank, shifting dunes, wooden boardwalks, and a culture leaning toward surf instruction. Several sophisticated cities and ski resorts are actively reinventing themselves to attract visitors in the coming year.
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