Souvenirs from European countries that will not take up much space in your luggage

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

The most popular souvenirs are alcohol, oil, sweets, dishes and figurines. Not all of this can easily fit in your luggage, especially if you are traveling light. But there are other things that can be brought from European countries.

Albania

Albania is famous for its silverware. The prices for this metal, as a rule, remain almost unchanged. Head to the flea market to find cheap and beautiful silver jewelry.

Andorra

This dwarf state, located in the Pyrenees-Orientales, is a tax haven. Due to the absence of tax, even luxury items can be bought in Andorra much cheaper. If you are not chasing brands, bring home jerky, jamon or morsil.

Armenia

In the markets of Armenia, you can buy many souvenirs with the image of a pomegranate - the national symbol of the country. If you prefer something sweeter, get the well-known churchkhela.

Austria

In any supermarket in Austria you will find Mozartkugel sweets, which means “Mozart's ball” in German. This is marzipan in a nougat shell covered with chocolate. The sweets are wrapped in foil with the image of a famous composer. The pastry shop in which this dessert was invented is located in Salzburg, Mozart's hometown.

Azerbaijan

The most popular souvenirs from Azerbaijan are copper dishes and pear-shaped tea glasses called armuds. Among the more miniature souvenirs, you can choose a tablecloth or carpet with a national buta pattern.

Belarus

In Belarus, straw symbolizes joy and prosperity. It is believed that it contains the energy of the sun and can transmit the power of nature to people. Therefore, home accessories and straw amulets will be an excellent souvenir from this country.

Belgium

Belgian chocolate is famous all over the world. However, bringing him home safe and sound is very problematic. Instead, buy speculos, a spicy crunchy cookie made with brown sugar and spices.

Bulgaria

It would hardly occur to you to buy slippers as a souvenir. However, the traditional Bulgarian terlitsa will warm you and your memories. These multicolored knitted woolen slippers are the perfect gift from this country.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar's central Kujundžiluk market offers a variety of homemade household goods and beautiful colored glass lanterns. But if they seem too large to you, there is a large selection of all kinds of souvenirs on the market.

United Kingdom

Tea, of course, will be a wonderful souvenir.

Hungary

Hungarians are masters of riddles. The Rubik's Cube, for example, was invented in this particular country. A box with a secret will become a wonderful souvenir. It will not open until all of its parts are lined up in the correct order. There are both large and small boxes.

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Germany

Germany has a large selection of cute Christmas decorations for the home that are sold even in summer. If you love sweets, then be sure to get the Lebkuchen Nuremberg gingerbread. Very often they are made in the shape of a heart.

Greece

If the olive oil and ouzo drink won't fit in your luggage, buy spices or fresh herbs. For example, oregano or rosemary.

Denmark

Flea markets and shops in Denmark offer all kinds of products with Scandinavian patterns to suit all tastes. A wonderful souvenir will be a figurine of the brownie Nisse, a character of Scandinavian folklore. He can be recognized by his pointed red hat.

Iceland

From Iceland, you can bring wonderful jewelry made of volcanic stone.

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Ireland

The Claddagh Ring is a traditional Irish ring that symbolizes love and friendship. It is made in the form of hands that hold a crown-crowned heart. Depending on the direction of the heart and on which hand the ring is worn, you can find out the details of the owner's personal life.

Spain

You can bring saffron from Spain. It will give your food a golden color and amazing aroma.

Italy

In the Roman shop Gammarelli you can buy a very unusual souvenir. These are the favorite purple socks of the Pope himself. The Gammarelli family has been dressing Italian ministers for over 200 years.

Cyprus

In the village of Lefkara, local craftswomen create amazingly beautiful Lefkarian lace. It is rightfully considered the national treasure of Cyprus. You can buy napkins, garments, tablecloths, umbrellas, and more.

Latvia

The Baltic region is famous for its amber products. Therefore, in Latvia you will find a rich selection of amber jewelry.

Lithuania

One of the national crafts of Lithuania is art paper carving. Such a souvenir will definitely not take up much space in your luggage.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world. The best souvenir from there is some accessory with the attributes of the country.

Luxembourg

The country borders on Belgium, which is famous for its chocolate. However, Luxembourg also boasts a very rich history of this delicacy. There are chocolate shops on every corner.

Macedonia

Thanks to the warm climate, many plants and herbs grow in the country. This means that many aromatic spices can be brought from Macedonia.

Malta

Maltese nougat is considered a local delicacy. You can pamper yourself and your loved ones with this gift.

Moldavia

From Moldova, you can bring a multicolored handmade bag called Traistă. They were originally used to carry goods from the market home.

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Monaco

Numerous casinos have supported the country's economy over the years. If you are looking for an unusual souvenir, bring some playing chips.

Netherlands

In addition to the tulip magnet, bring slingwafli. These are waffles made from thin layers of dough stuffed with caramel. To melt the caramel and make the waffles even tastier, they cover a mug of coffee or tea.

Norway

Knits with traditional Norwegian patterns are copied all over the world. But, of course, nothing can replace the original.

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Poland

The locals are proud of their linen products. As a souvenir, you can buy napkins, tablecloths and other linen products.

Portugal

There are a lot of cork oaks in Portugal. Therefore, the country is a leading exporter of cork bark. Many unusual things are made from this material, for example bags.

Romania

The sheepskin hat, which the locals call Căciulă, is a traditional Balkan headdress. Modern Romanian designers give this hat a new look.

San marino

Some of the country's most popular souvenirs are collectible stamps and coins.

Serbia

From Serbia, bring a leader's heart - a beautiful figured gingerbread, which is a traditional symbol of the country.

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Slovakia

Alcoholic drinks are often brought from Slovakia, but they can take up a lot of space in your luggage. You can buy a leather-wrapped bottle called Pijacka Poharik. It is worn around the neck so as not to lose.

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Slovenia

Slovenia is famous for the production of rock crystal. You can buy jewelry or a set of miniature wine glasses.

Turkey

Bring nazar from Turkey - a traditional amulet against the evil eye. The image of the eye can be found on bracelets, rings and other jewelry.

Ukraine

As a souvenir, you can bring Ukrainian embroidery, which has long been used to decorate clothes, tablecloths, napkins and other things.

Finland

The textiles and clothing of the Marimekko company are especially popular in Finland. Their design is recognizable all over the world. You can purchase beautiful panels for your apartment.

France

Some of the candle shops in Paris date back to the 17th century. They offer a rich selection of candles, from the simple to the most sophisticated. They will not take up much space and will be a great gift.

Croatia

In the 17th century, the tie was invented in Croatia. This detail of the wardrobe first fell in love with the Parisian aristocracy, and then the whole world. In some specialized stores in Croatia, sellers can even help you invent your own tie-tying technique.

Montenegro

Montenegrin kapa is the national headdress. The black color symbolizes grief about the former greatness of the country, five golden stripes - the 500-year rule of the Ottoman yoke, and the red color - the blood shed in the struggle for the country's independence. Capa is a popular souvenir among tourists.

Czech

In addition to Bohemian glass and beer, Czech garnets will be a wonderful souvenir from the Czech Republic.

Switzerland

At more than 800 railway stations in the country, you will see Mondaine watches. The company also produces wall clocks and watches. What else should you buy in Switzerland first?

Sweden

Bring the salted licorice from Sweden. It comes in the form of candies, as well as an addition to chocolate, cookies and ice cream.

Estonia

Stylish wooden accessories have gained popularity in Estonia: phone cases, bow ties, jewelry, cufflinks and much more. The multi-colored souvenirs have intricate geometric shapes.