Where Art Takes Flight: Europe’s Most Inspiring Art Destinations – Summer 2025
Art is more than a location – it's an experience. And summer 2025 is full of artistic journeys just waiting to be discovered. From Venice’s prestigious Biennale to experimental open-air projects in Berlin and the poetic landscapes of Arles, here’s your guide to Europe’s most captivating art events. Ready for takeoff? BLISSAIR gets you there.
🖼️ "Biennale Arte 2025" – Venice, Italy, until November 30, 2025
Location: Venice, Italy
Theme 2025: “Foreigners Everywhere” – curated by Adriano Pedrosa
Nearest Airport: Venice Marco Polo (VCE), 20 min by Vaporetto
What to Expect: The world’s most important art show spans centuries and continents – from national pavilions to hidden palazzi.
Food Tip: Try Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at “Al Bottegon” in Dorsoduro with a chilled Spritz by the canal.
Excursion Tip: Take a boat to San Giorgio Maggiore for one of the best panoramic views of the lagoon.
🏛️ "Documenta Urbana: Open Spaces Berlin" – Germany, July 5 – August 25, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Theme: The City as Stage – installations, pop-ups, and performances in parks, stations and urban voids
Nearest Airport: Berlin Brandenburg (BER), 30 min to city center
What to Expect: Berlin’s summer turns artistic – spontaneous performances and outdoor interventions throughout the city.
Food Tip: “Kantine Kohlmann” in Kreuzberg – modern German food, buzzing art crowd, relaxed flair.
Excursion Tip: Visit the abandoned Tempelhof Airport – perfect for a picnic, art tour or urban exploration.
🧱 "ARoS Triennale" – Aarhus, Denmark, June 13 – August 25, 2025
Location: Aarhus, Jutland, Denmark
Theme: “Scale – Art and Dimensions”
Nearest Airport: Aarhus (AAR), 45 min by shuttle
What to Expect: Oversized sculptures, immersive rooms, and ARoS’ famous Rainbow Panorama – the city becomes a giant canvas.
Food Tip: Inventive Smørrebrød at “Langhoff & Juul” – local, organic, delicious.
Excursion Tip: Explore Den Gamle By, the open-air museum of Danish urban history.
🪞 "Edinburgh Art Festival" – Scotland, July 26 – August 25, 2025
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Theme: Decentralized – over 40 museums, galleries and artist-run spaces with unique programs
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh (EDI), 25 min by tram
What to Expect: A city buzzing with creativity, with visual art running alongside the Edinburgh Fringe.
Food Tip: “The Gardener’s Cottage” – local tasting menus in a stone house among the trees.
Excursion Tip: Hike Arthur’s Seat for fresh air and a fresh perspective.
🖌️ "Rencontres d’Arles" – France, until September 29, 2025
Location: Arles, Provence, France
Focus: Contemporary photography in churches, theaters and warehouses
Nearest Airport: Marseille Provence (MRS), 1 hr by train or car
What to Expect: World-class photography in stunning, often sacred spaces. Emotion meets architecture.
Food Tip: Try Brandade de morue at “Le Galoubet” – in a quiet courtyard with Provençal flair.
Excursion Tip: Explore the LUMA Foundation – Frank Gehry’s tower and a bold, modern art collection.
✈️ Travel with Art – Travel with BLISSAIR
Whether it’s biennials, blockbusters or hidden studios – summer 2025 is your canvas. With BLISSAIR, you fly straight to Europe’s most creative cities – comfortably, consciously, and always with inspiration in hand.