European Capitals Checklist

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Introduction

From Amsterdam and Athens to Vienna and Vilnius, this European Capitals Checklist helps you keep track of the capital cities you've visited. Mark your stops, save your progress and make your next European city trip easier to choose. The list covers 44 capitals, with a separate task for every city.

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Andorra la Vella, Andorra
  • Athens, Greece
  • Belgrade, Serbia
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Bern, Switzerland
  • Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Brussels, Belgium
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Chișinău, Moldova
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Minsk, Belarus
  • Monaco, Monaco
  • Moscow, Russia
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Paris, France
  • Podgorica, Montenegro
  • Prague, Czechia
  • Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Riga, Latvia
  • Rome, Italy
  • San Marino, San Marino
  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Skopje, North Macedonia
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Tirana, Albania
  • Vaduz, Liechtenstein
  • Valletta, Malta
  • Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Vienna, Austria
  • Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Zagreb, Croatia

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Europe's capital cities as a travel goal

Visiting Europe's capitals is a different challenge from visiting its countries. A quick stop in Belgium may count toward a country bucket list, but a capital-city challenge takes you to Brussels itself. The checklist includes small capitals such as Vaduz and San Marino alongside Paris, Rome and London.

Some capitals fit naturally into the same trip: Vienna and Bratislava sit close together; Amsterdam and Brussels are connected by rail; and Tallinn and Helsinki can be paired with a ferry crossing. Plan around journeys you actually want to make rather than trying to tick every city in a hurry.

This travel tracker follows the UN's 44-country geographic Europe grouping, not just European Union member states. For a broader travel challenge, see the World Countries Checklist.

Who it's for

For city-break travelers, rail-trip planners, and people collecting capital-city visits across Europe. It is a travel tracker rather than a geography quiz.

How to use

  1. Check cities you've actually visited, not just countries you've traveled through.
  2. Keep the other capitals unchecked as your personal European city bucket list.
  3. Save the checklist to preserve your marked cities and update it after future trips.
  4. Add personal notes to your saved checklist for travel dates, favorite neighborhoods and return-trip ideas.
  5. Print or download the list to use while planning journeys with friends or family.

European Capitals Checklist Frequently Asked Questions

How many European capitals are on this checklist?

The list tracks 44 capital cities, one for each country in the UN's geographic Europe grouping. Broader definitions of Europe can produce different totals.

Is this just a list of EU capitals?

No. It includes capitals across geographic Europe, from Reykjavík and Oslo to Tirana and Kyiv, whether or not the country belongs to the European Union.

What counts as visiting a European capital?

Set a consistent rule for your own travel goal. Travelers often count spending time in the city rather than passing through its airport or train station.

Can I visit two European capitals on the same trip?

Yes. Vienna and Bratislava make a practical pairing. Amsterdam and Brussels are linked by rail, while Helsinki and Tallinn can be combined with a ferry journey. Check current travel connections before planning.

Is Amsterdam the capital of the Netherlands?

Yes. Amsterdam is the Netherlands' capital; The Hague is the seat of its government. Switzerland's Bern is commonly described as the federal city and functions as its capital.

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