Discover Europe's Coolcations with Lonely Planet

As another heatwave grips Europe, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in parts of the continent, travellers are increasingly looking beyond the traditional sun-soaked summer escape. The coolcation trend is gathering pace, as holidaymakers seek out milder climates, refreshing coastlines and cooler cities. A Staysure survey revealed that 58% of 2,000 UK travellers would be likely to choose a cooler destination less exposed to extreme heat, while around 43% said extreme heat has already influenced their holiday planning. From Scandinavia’s spectacular landscapes to refreshing Alpine escapes and Europe’s cooler northern cities, there’s a whole continent of possibilities for travellers looking to beat the heat.

With travellers rethinking where they go and when, now is the perfect time to put Europe’s coolest destinations centre stage. Our European travel titles give customers the inspiration and practical know-how to discover somewhere new, whether they’re dreaming of dramatic fjords, mountain adventures, lakeside escapes or culture-packed city breaks. 

Stock up on our European titles today and help your customers discover the coolest places to travel this summer. Find our coolcations stocklist here.

Lonely Planet's Coolcation Guidebooks:

  • Denmark & the Faroe Islands I 10 July 2025 I 9781837583645 I RRP 16.99 

  • Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania 11 I June 2026 I 9781838697372 I RRP 16.99 

  • Experience Iceland 2 I April 2026 I 9781838697532 I RRP 17.99 

  • Experience Ireland 2 I June 2024 I 9781838697549 I RRP 16.99 

  • Experience Scotland 2 I June 2025 I 9781837583492 I RRP 17.99 

  • Iceland 14 I April 2026 I 9781838697990 I RRP 17.99 

  • Ireland 17 I May 2026 I 9781838698065 I RRP 19.99 

  • Journey Iceland's Ring Road I April 2026 I 9781837587292 I RRP 17.99 

  • Journey North Coast 500 I September 2025 I 9781837586646 I RRP 17.99 

  • Norway 9 I April 2024 I 9781838698539 I RRP 16.99 

  • Pocket Belfast & the Causeway Coast I Feb 2020 I 9781788684682 I RRP 7.99 

  • Pocket Copenhagen 7 I July 2025 I 9781837583676 I RRP 9.99 

  • Pocket Dublin 8 I May 2026 I 9781838698867 I RRP 9.99 

  • Pocket Edinburgh 8 I June 2025 I 9781837583539 I RRP 9.99 

  • Pocket Helsinki 2 I July 2025 I 9781787016255 I RRP 9.99 

  • Pocket Oslo 2 I June 2024 I 9781787017481 I RRP 8.99 

  • Pocket Reykjavik & Southwest Iceland 6 I April 2026 I 9781838699147 I RRP 9.99 

  • Pocket Stockholm 6 I July 2025 I 9781837583690 I RRP 9.99 

  • Poland 11 I June 2026 I 9781838699314 I RRP 16.99 

  • Scandinavia 15 I July 2025 I 9781837583706 I RRP 19.99 

  • Scotland 13 I June 2025 I 9781837583591 I RRP 16.99 

  • Scotland's Highlands & Islands 6 I June 2025 I 9781837583607 I RRP 16.99 

  • Slovenia 12 I March 2026 I 9781838699451 I RRP 16.99 

  • Sweden 9 I July 2025 I 9781837583713 I RRP 16.99 

  • Switzerland 12 I June 2026 I 9781838699604 I RRP 16.99