02/06/2026
Experiencing Midsummer celebrations is a good excuse to travel to Europe this summer ☀️
Falling on the night of June 23, Saint John's Eve marks the summer solstice and is celebrated with bonfires, festivals, and local traditions 👇
🇪🇸 In Spain, it's known as Noche de San Juan: the Spanish honor it with large bonfires and jumping over the flames.
🇩🇰 In Denmark, it's called Sankt Hans Aften: communities top their bonfires with a straw witch and sing traditional midsummer songs.
🇮🇪 The Irish call it Bonfire Night: the festivities are rooted in ancient Celtic and pagan rituals.
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic celebrates Svatojánská noc: the night is steeped in local folklore, such as gathering herbs with supposed magical properties.
Are you traveling to Europe this summer?