Where to See the Wilds of Europe
Five destinations for animal viewing on the Continent.
Arca Floating Hotel, Danube Delta, Romania
This three-story riverboat traverses the world’s largest wetland reed beds, where golden jackals, European minxes, and millions of birds all live. Packages from $165.
Kolarbyn Ecolodge, Bergslagen Forest, Sweden
Tours of northern Hälsingland province, where wolves, bears, and wolverines roam, start at this primitive hotel. Packages from $700.
Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch, Velebit Mountains, Croatia
Head to this 50-acre sanctuary for bears, undomesticated cattle, wild horses, and Balkan chamois. Rooms from $60.
Villa Quintiliani Hotel, Central Apennines, Italy
Steps from this converted mansion is Wildlife Adventures, which offers trips into the forest to see Marsican brown bears. Rooms from $130.
Wild Farm, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
More than 150 bird species, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons, can be seen at this working farm near the Greek border. Rooms from $20.
