United Kingdom An island nation packed with history and culture
Tea and cricket, The Beatles and the Royal Family. Thinking of British stereotypes is easy but it’s much harder to see the real country behind the clichés. With Cosa you can. From regal train trips to cosmopolitan London via Scottish whisky tours, we know every corner of the United Kingdom. Whether it’s golfing in the spot where the sport was born or discovering the land of Harry Potter and William Shakespeare, we have the best of British for you.
Where it is
Northern Europe
When to go
All year
Why go there
Historic cities
Coastal scenery
Royal treasures
What to see
London
Scotland
Cathedral cities
Our fab four London highlights
With so much on offer, London can be overwhelming, so let us take you to our picks of the best things about this vibrant city.
Go to London with Cosa
On location around Britain
Whether on page or screen, British towns and countryside have been the setting for countless favourites, from Charles Dickens to Downton Abbey.
Explore bonny Scotland
Golf courses and Edinburgh Castle, bagpipes and whisky, Scotland has it all. Not forgetting the Belmond Royal Scotsman, a grand train trip to the Highlands.
Enjoy Scotland with us
Great English cathedral cities
The cathedral cities of England are a captivating mix of urban history with majestic Gothic architecture. We choose our four favourites.
Travel in the UK
Coastal walks and scenic train rides, country pubs and cosy B&Bs, historic cities and quaint villages: with Cosa, the choice of where to go and what to see in the UK is endless. We know the best places to stay, from stately homes to boutique hotels, and can show you there’s more to British cuisine than fish and chips. Whether it’s a long weekend in London or touring from coast to coast, just tell us what you want and we’ll make it happen.
UK facts
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That’s it’s official name (abbreviated to the UK) but it often gets called Britain, even though that’s simply the largest island. Britain itself is divided between England, Scotland and Wales but this isn’t a federal state. It’s a constitutional monarchy with the capital in London, the official home of the King. With over 67 million inhabitants, the UK is one of the largest European countries, although it’s no longer in the EU.
Time zone
UTC
Flight time
1 hour from Switzerland
Local currency
British pound
Dialling code
+44
