6 Smallest Countries To Visit In Europe

Have you ever wondered what the smallest countries in Europe are? And where exactly are they located? What’s a principality? And are there still old monarchies surviving in Europe? And is Vatican City really a country within a city? Yes, when it comes to the smallest countries in Europe, they do come with some interesting facts and stories. I have visited all of them and for such tiny countries, they all have something special and unique to offer. Here is a list of the smallest countries of Europe.

# Vatican City

There are countries in Europe you can drive across in a day, but you can walk through Vatican City in just a few minutes. The tiniest of the 8 smallest countries in Europe, Vatican City is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the famous Sistine Chapel – with a ceiling painted by Michelangelo. The main square of St Peters in front of the St Peters Basilica welcomes worshippers and tourists from around the world.

# Monaco

Monaco is synonymous with casinos, wealth, and Grand Prix races. Monaco is what we call an enclave – a country completely surrounded by another state, in this case, France. And Monaco is the second smallest country in Europe. Monaco is worth a visit, not just for its casinos and to watch the life of the rich and famous, but the location on the French Riveria makes it exceptional.

# San Marino

San Marino is probably my favourite of the smallest countries in Europe. Another enclave on this list of the smaller countries, it is completely surrounded by Italy. The beginning goes all the way to the 4th century.

# Liechtenstein

A small principality located in Central Europe and double-landlocked between Switzerland and Austria makes our number 4 on the list of the smallest countries in Europe. As you can imagine, it is very green and it if wasn’t for the flags you might still think you are in Switzerland or Austria. Naturally, it is a great destination for winter sports during the colder months but be warned it is pricey. Naturally, the official language of Liechtenstein is German.

# Malta

Most of the smallest countries in Europe are on the main continent, but Malta enjoys the breeze of the Mediterranean Sea, located between Sicily and the North African Coast. Officially an archipelago of three islands Malta, Gozo, and Camino it became a popular tourist destination for Europeans lately.

# Andorra

The only country in the world where Catalan is an official language is Andorra. Andorra is nestled between Spain and France, in the heart of the Pyrenees. Their independence dates to 1278 and today Andorra is a popular destination for winter sports. You wouldn’t think that one of the smallest countries in Europe can offer kilometres and kilometres of ski slopes to enjoy the fresh powder.