Sleep as a new tourist trend – ranking of the best cities in Europe for relaxation

Sleep as a new tourist "trend".

Modern tourists increasingly give up intense experiences during trips in favor of regeneration and relaxation. This may be a response to fatigue from constant noise and a multitude of impressions - then sleep and relaxation become the main purpose of the trip. An analysis conducted by Eminent - the results of which were cited by Forbes magazine - indicates where in Europe you can get the best sleep.

Experts took into account several key factors affecting sleep quality. The noise level, light pollution, temperature during summer nights and air pollution were analyzed. In this way, a ranking of cities where tourists can count on the best conditions for a peaceful sleep was created.

Reykjavik – the leader of the ranking

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, took first place, scoring 99.21 out of 100 possible points. The city is distinguished by extremely low levels of noise and light pollution, which allows for deep, uninterrupted sleep.

An additional advantage are cool summer nights - the average minimum temperature there is 8.9 degrees Celsius. Air pollution is also very low.

Scandinavian quality of rest

Second place went to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm, which scored 96.11 points. The city boasts a mild, cool aura at night - even in peak summer it usually does not exceed 20 degrees C. According to the authors of the list, Stockholm is also characterized by low levels of noise and light pollution, which significantly affects the sleep comfort of both residents and visitors.

The second Swedish city - Gothenburg - was also in the top five, with a score of 90.53 points. Summer nights there reach an average of 14 degrees Celsius, and noise and pollution indicators remain low. The north of Europe dominates the ranking, which suggests that this region is conducive to regeneration and relaxation.

Ireland and Lithuania – non-obvious places on the "dream map"

Third place went to Cork, Ireland, scoring 95.11 points. The city offers mild weather at night, and the city noise does not disturb your peaceful sleep. This makes it an attractive destination for those who want to take a break, especially from huge metropolises. In addition, the air in Cork was rated as very clean.

Fourth place went to Kaunas, Lithuania, with 91.47 points. This is a less obvious choice, but the city has exceptionally low levels of noise and light pollution. Summer nights in Kaunas are cool and do not exceed 20 degrees Celsius, which is conducive to relaxation.

Tourists want to return home rested

The analysis quoted by the magazine shows that the best conditions for sleep are offered primarily by cities in northern Europe, where both the climate and low levels of pollution favor regeneration. More and more people travel to relax from the everyday hustle and bustle.