In first place: Lisbon, Photo: Shutterstock
11.11.2025. 21:54h
If life in big cities often tires you out, it might be time to take a look at where in Europe people actually live — healthily. According to a list published by Bizlife.rs, the top spots are occupied by European capitals known for clean air, good urban infrastructure, and work-life balance.
List of the best cities for a healthy life:
1. Lisbon
2. Vienna
3. Prague
4.Amsterdam
5.Helsinki
6. Copenhagen
7. Talin
8. Rome
9.Zagreb
10. Budapest
11. Ljubljana
12. Bern
13.Berlin
14. Luxembourg
15. Riga
16. Sofia
17. Vilnius
18. Athens
19. Stockholm
20. Yerevan
21. Reykjavik
At the top of the list is Lisbon, a city that combines sea, sun and a Mediterranean lifestyle. It is followed by Vienna and Prague, which have been considered cities with excellent healthcare systems, accessible public transport and plenty of green spaces for years. Amsterdam, as expected, is highly ranked thanks to its cycling culture and social orientation towards ecology.
In the north, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Tallinn confirm the reputation of Scandinavian countries as places with high standards, low pollution and a focus on the mental health of their residents.
Interestingly, Zagreb is also among the top 10 cities for a healthy life, while Budapest and Ljubljana are also at the top of the list — which shows that in our region there are urban areas that can rival Western European metropolises in terms of quality of life.
The second part of the list includes cities like Berlin, Luxembourg, Stockholm and Athens, while Reykjavik is in 22nd place — symbolically closing the list with a city that is regularly ranked among the healthiest and happiest in the world.
What makes a ‘healthy city’?
• Air quality and availability of green spaces
• Possibility of moving on foot or by bicycle
• Accessibility of health services
• Availability of fresh food and healthy nutrition
• Work-life balance
More and more European cities are investing in sustainable urbanism and wellbeing programs, aware that healthy living has become the new luxury. Although Montenegro is not on this list, examples from the region show that a healthy urban culture does not have to be unattainable — it just needs to make the health of citizens a priority in city policy.
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