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The Coolcation Boom: Why Travelers Are Swapping Heatwaves for Germany and Switzerland

Jun 16, 2026, 11 min read

As southern Europe bakes, travellers are heading north for the 'coolcation': lower temperatures, green landscapes and crowd-free cities. Here's why Germany and Switzerland lead the trend, with itineraries for Frankfurt, Cologne and Lucerne.

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