Experiences
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
The “Petite France” neighborhood in Strasbourg. (Photo: The New York Times/Clara Tuma)
05 Aug 2026 05:39AM
The grandeur of Amsterdam’s canals dates back to the 17th century. By that time, the canals of Venice had been a fixture for centuries.Today, the Venetian gondolas and the Dutch canalboats mostly carry tourists — tens of millions of them a year. Both cities have long battled overtourism. But Amsterdam and Venice are far from the only European cities with canals.Here are six other stunning canal cities to consider.
