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11 December 2024

Eurostat article: Seasonality in EU tourism

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Coastal regions in the EU experience the highest seasonality, with peak tourism in August, while capital regions maintain a steady flow of tourists year-round.

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Specific types of tourism
- Adventure tourism
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Ecotourism
- Education tourism
- Festival tourism
- Gastronomy tourism
- Health and medical tourism
- MICE tourism
- Mountain tourism
- Religious tourism
- Rural tourism
- Sports tourism
- Urban/city tourism
- Wellness tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Coordinated information on travelling
- Improving statistics and indicators
- Innovative tourism services

Business activities
- Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation

According to a Eurostat article from November 2024, coastal regions in the EU exhibit the highest seasonality, with August being the peak tourism month. Conversely, capital regions tend to have a more consistent flow of tourists throughout the year, whether for private or professional reasons. For more detailed insights on seasonality in EU tourism at the regional level, with data available by Member State and destination, please follow the attached link on the left-hand side of the platform.

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