Every year at the turn of the year, dozens of lists are published for the trending travel destinations for the coming season. But often these only reveal what we had already feared: There will be a lot going on in these places again in the new year. Those cities, regions or countries that hardly anyone has on their radar are probably more exciting. We have taken a closer look at the tips from numerous experts for underestimated travel destinations in 2026 and would like to present five particularly plausible ones near and far:
