Ever felt crowded while trying to capture the perfect vacation shot? You're not alone. Some tourist spots are loved year-round, attracting tourists constantly. Brace for the most packed hotspots, where personal space is scarce and selfies are plenty.
Bern, the 2nd most visited city, receives 85K visitors per km² annually. Despite being the smallest, least populated city on the list, it has a 3297% visitor-to-population ratio. Tourists outnumber residents to see Bern's medieval center, a UNESCO site, the Aare River, Bear Park and Zytglogge.
With 81K visitors per km², Chicago is the 3rd most visited city globally with its architecture, rich culture, jazz, and arts. Hotspots include Millennium Park, Willis Tower Skydeck, the Art Institute, and Navy Pier.
NYC is 4th most visited city, boasting 80K visitors per km² annually. The 63 million visitors often aspire to see NYC shown in media. Popular sites include Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty.
With 76K annual visitors per km², Stockholm ranks 5th in world's most visited cities. Known for its green environment, Swedish capital spreads across 14 islands, showcasing beauty and history. Popular attractions include Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, and Skansen.
Amsterdam, 6th most visited city, gets 71.6K visitors/km²/year and 19 visitors/resident. Known for its artistic heritage and canal system, it attracts tourists to the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum, and its flower market. Cycling can help avoid crowds.
Los Angeles, the 8th most visited city, sees 41.57K visitors per km² annually. Attracting crowds as home of Hollywood, its main tourist spots include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Malibu.