Worth a Journey Names the World's Best Places for 2026: 36 Lists of 100

3,600 venues in 142 countries, ranked by an algorithm reading millions of visitor data points

MUNICH, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Worth a Journey has chosen its 36 lists of the world's 100 best places for 2026 from more than one million venues analyzed.

"We have one mission: find the places that are truly worth a journey," says editor-in-chief Jakob Schwichtenberg. "The world has enough popularity contests and enough lists only critics appreciate. We rank the places that amaze the people who actually go."

The 36 N° 1 venues are in 22 countries on five continents. Among the surprises: a pizzeria in Hastings, England, beats every pizzeria in Italy; Edinburgh takes the top spots for both ramen and coffee; and a kebab shop in Karlsruhe, Germany, ranks first worldwide.

Frankie Ruffolo and Francesca Elia, who founded the Hastings pizzeria Monellis, say: "To see our tiny pizzeria recognised on a global stage is something we could never have imagined."

Unlike traditional travel awards, Worth a Journey does not accept nominations, applications, or payments for inclusion. Rankings come from visitor reviews read by language models, scored with confidence intervals and anchored by in-person visits.

Ready-to-publish articles and complete rankings for all 36 categories are available at https://worthajourney.com/press/. Publishers may reproduce the rankings free of charge with attribution to Worth a Journey.

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Notes to Editors: the 2026 N° 1 venues

Algeria: Jardin d'Essai du Hamma, Algiers (Botanical Gardens)
Argentina and Brazil: Iguazu Falls (Waterfalls)
Austria: State Hall of the Austrian National Library, Vienna (Libraries)
Belgium: Antwerp Central Station, Antwerp (Landmarks)
Chile: Alyan Family Wines, Pirque (Wineries)
Germany: Julius Brantner Brothandwerk, Munich (Bakeries); Privat-Brauerei Strate, Detmold (Breweries); Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund (Football Stadiums); Kebabi, Karlsruhe (Kebab & Döner Shops); Europa-Park, Rust (Theme Parks)
Iceland: Múlagljúfur, South Iceland (Hikes); Brauð & Co, Reykjavík (Pastry Shops); Hvammsvik Hot Springs, Hvalfjörður (Saunas & Baths)
Italy: Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa (Beaches); Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano (Hotels); Forestis, Brixen (Wellness Hotels)
Japan: Wagyu to Worldwide, Kyoto (Burgers); Hedonist, Osaka (Cocktail Bars)
Mexico: Calakmul (Archaeological Sites & Ruins); Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City (Museums)
Norway: Flåm Railway, Flåm (Cable Cars & Mountain Railways)
Portugal: Mercado do Livramento, Setúbal (Food Markets)
Romania: Peleș Castle, Sinaia (Palaces)
Russia: Krasnodar Park, Krasnodar (Parks)
Singapore: Singapore Changi Airport (Airports)
Slovakia: Orava Castle, Oravský Podzámok (Castles & Fortresses)
Slovenia: Postojna Cave, Postojna (Show Caves)
Turkey: Menemenci Bostancı, Istanbul (Brunch & Breakfast Places); İpekyolu Dinlenme Tesisleri Göbeklidağ, Niğde (Rest Stops)
United Arab Emirates: Dubai Mall, Dubai (Shopping Malls)
United Kingdom: The Source Coffee Roasters, Edinburgh (Coffee Houses); Monellis, Hastings (Pizzerias); Bariuma Ramen, Edinburgh (Ramen Shops)
United States: Antelope Canyon, Page (Canyons & Gorges); Mack's Finest Gelato, Park City (Ice Cream Parlours); Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha (Zoos & Aquariums)

Contact:
Jakob Schwichtenberg
Editor-in-chief
Worth a Journey
+1 929 865 0040
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https://worthajourney.com

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