Known as “The Venice of the North,” this village has no roads in the town center — only canals and walking or cycling paths. Residents use silent electric boats to get around. It’s peaceful, green, and incredibly scenic.

Transportation: boats, footpaths, bicycles

This world-famous city has no roads for cars. Instead, it’s built entirely on canals with over 150 waterways and 400 bridges. Most travel is done by boat or on foot.

Transportation: gondolas, water buses (vaporettos), walking

Cars have been banned here since 1898. Residents and visitors travel by horse-drawn carriage, bicycle, or foot. The island is preserved in a time before motor vehicles.

Transportation: horses, bicycles, walking

This Greek island allows no motor vehicles. The streets are narrow and cobbled, suited only for pedestrians, donkeys, and mules. Goods are transported by hand or animal.

Transportation: donkeys, mules, water taxis, walking

A pedestrian-only mountain village in Argentina, La Cumbrecita is committed to sustainable tourism. Cars must be parked outside the village, and the town is entirely walkable.

Transportation: walking only

Located near the Matterhorn, this alpine town has banned gas-powered vehicles to maintain its clean air. Only electric vehicles, horse-drawn carriages, and foot travel are allowed within the town limits.

Transportation: electric shuttles, horse-drawn sleighs, walking

The ancient medina of Fes is a dense, maze-like area with over 9,000 alleyways. It’s the largest urban car-free zone in the world. The pathways are too narrow for vehicles, and everything moves by foot or with pack animals.

Transportation: walking, donkeys, carts

These locations preserve a way of life that prioritizes community, sustainability, and slower living. By removing cars, they offer cleaner air, reduced noise, and a unique charm that’s difficult to replicate in modern cities.