Cool weather destinations in Europe in August [closed]

I'm looking for a place to stay with my family in Europe that's

not too expensive
has relatively cool weather
and nice hikes.

Bonus points for somewhere that's a little off the beaten track (if that's even possible in Europe). Last year we were in the Austrian Alps, which was perfect. Item 1 rules out Switzerland and most of Scandinavia. Item 2 rules out most of Europe except high mountains and the north. I thought the Pyrenees would make a good destination but to my surprise despite the altitude they're quite warm in summer.

Any ideas?

europe hiking

Best Answer

As Jonathan wrote it is very subjective but here are my suggestions:

Slovakia - Velka Fatra, Nizke Tatry, Slovensky Raj. Beautiful mountains, relatively cheap, even in August should not be too much people there.
Poland - Bieszczady. Same as above.

I am not recommending main Tatra mountains because in August they are really crowded.

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Where is not too hot in Europe in August?

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Switzerland is one of the best European countries to escape the blistering heat of southern Europe. In particular, the village of Lauterbrunnen offers lovely summer temperatures and a stunning place to explore.

Where is cool in August Europe?

Europe's northernmost city has the continent's coolest summers. No other major city stays anywhere as tepid as Reykjav\xedk, Iceland, where maximum temperatures average a meagre 12.7 degrees Celsius (54.8 degrees Fahrenheit). That's over five degrees Celsius (10 \xb0F) lower than the next coldest city, Leeds.

What European country is best to visit in August?

18 Top-Rated Places to Visit in Europe in Summer

Madrid, Spain. ...
Florence, Italy. ...
Amsterdam, Netherlands. ...
Prague, Czech Republic. Old Town Prague. ...
Barcelona, Spain. Park G\xfcell, Barcelona. ...
Budapest, Hungary. Aerial view of Budapest. ...
Istanbul, Turkey. Blue Mosque in Istanbul. ...
Rhodes, Greece. Lindos Village, Rhodes.

Where is the coolest weather in August?

Among major cities in the United States, it is San Francisco which tops the list for having the coldest weather overall in June, July and August.

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