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  • 22/10/2026

Shortlisted Cities announced for European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards 2027

Composite image of the 8 shortlisted cities in the Awards category for cities with 100,000+ inhabitants. Composite image of the 8 shortlisted cities in the Awards category for cities with 100,000+ inhabitants.

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The European Capitals of Tourism recognise outstanding achievements in smart and sustainable tourism. Meet the destinations shortlisted for the 2027 edition of the European Capitals of Tourism competition.

Larger cities 

Eight cities have been shortlisted in the 2027 European Capital of Tourism competition in the category of cities with over 100,000 inhabitants.

Here they are presented in alphabetical order, with links to highlights from their respective submissions:

All the cities highlight their achievements in the four key areas of the award criteria: Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalisation and Cultural Heritage. 

Smaller cities

Eight cities have been shortlisted in the 2027 European Capital of Tourism competition in the category of destinations with 25,000 - 100,000 inhabitants.

Here they are presented in alphabetical order, with links to highlights from their respective submissions:

All the cities highlight their achievements as Green Pioneers of Smart Tourism. 

Jury Meetings and Award Ceremony

The 16 shortlisted EU Tourism Capitals will present their cities to the European Jury in Brussels, followed by the Awards Ceremony at the European Commission on 18th and 19th November 2026. 

For further information about the awards, visit the European Capitals of Tourism Website.