Vietnam conquers the hearts: Top 5 summer destinations for Europeans 2025!

Vietnam conquers the hearts: Top 5 summer destinations for Europeans 2025!

Vietnam - Vietnam will be one of the most sought -after summer travel destinations for European tourists in 2025. According to Vietnam.vn , the country will only be in the top 5, only behind Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia. This marks the first time that Vietnam appears in this list, which underlines the growing attractiveness of the Asian country in summer tourism.

The five countries that have most searches for trips to Vietnam are France, Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Norway. Russia and Norway replaced the Netherlands and Spain in the ranking. One reason for the increase in search queries from these countries are the newly introduced direct flights and the visa exemption for citizens of Russia and Norway.

popular travel destinations and activities

In Vietnam, the most popular travel destinations for European tourists are Nang, Ho Chi Minh-Stadt and Hanoi. These cities offer a successful combination of fresh sea air and pulsating city life. The country's sights are diverse and range from paradisiacal islands to Mekong Delta to the UNESCO-protected Halong Bay as well as historical cities and living markets.

• hanoi: literature temple and old town
• Ho Chi-Minh-Stadt: War Museum and Ben-Thanh-Markt
• hội to: old town with historical buildings
• Mekong-Delta: river cruise
• Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng: National Park with impressive caves

practical information for travelers

For entry to Vietnam, tourists need a passport that must be valid for at least one month longer than the requested visa. Many airlines even require a validity of six months beyond the entry day. The visa or an e-visa is required for stays up to a maximum of 90 days, whereby the e-visa can be applied for online. It should be applied for several weeks before departure and printed out to avoid possible problems.

The best time to travel for Vietnam extends from November to April when the weather is sunny and dry. Depending on the region, however, there are various periods of time that are particularly recommended:

• Nordvietnam: driest months from November to April
• Central Vietnam: Best travel time from February to June
• Südvietnam: Dried time from December to April

The cost of living in Vietnam are relatively cheap. Breakfast costs around 1.80 euros, while a 3-course menu is around 11 euros. For overnight stays in hotels, prices of around 32 euros per night can be expected in a 1-star hotel and 102 euros in a 5-star hotel.

health and safety instructions

No mandatory vaccinations are required for a trip to Vietnam, but vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended. Other recommended vaccinations are against hepatitis B, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid, rabies and tetanus. Travelers should also take mosquito protection measures. Medical care varies between private and public institutions so that travel insurance is recommended.

The emergency numbers in Vietnam are: Police 113, fire brigade 114 and medical emergencies 115.