Here are seven magical fall vacation spots to include on your itinerary.
Autumn is a magical time to visit Europe, where you can enjoy colorful leaves, seasonal activities such as truffle hunting and tasting, or join the crowds at the world’s most famous beer festival, Oktoberfest. It’s the perfect time for outdoor adventures and sightseeing, with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures than summer, and low-season fares that allow you to expand your itinerary. Here are seven magical fall vacation spots to include on your itinerary.
Tuscany, Italy
Savor seasonal treasures. Autumn is harvest time in Tuscany, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy delicacies such as truffles, porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and olives. To savor these flavors, head to one of the region’s many autumn food festivals, such as the white truffle fair in San Giovanni d’Asso or the chestnut festival in Marrada. Head to Florence to discover the birthplace of the Renaissance with its UNESCO-listed monuments and world-renowned art museums. Then
enjoy the golden hues of the Tuscan hills on a Vespa tour and experience local activities including
truffle hunting and local wine tasting.
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Normandy, France
If you like lively walks along windy beaches, strolls through apple orchards and cozy evenings in farm restaurants, then Normandy is your perfect choice for an autumn trip. While here, don’t miss the opportunity to see the tapestries in Bayeux, visit Mont Saint-Michel, or explore the beaches and battlefields of D-Day without the tourist crowds. You can also
enjoy traditional carriage rides on Normandy country roads or take part in one of the many apple and cider festivals held in Normandy. In addition to the famous cider, the autumn menu also offers other local specialties such as
melted camembert, delicious apple tart Normand and talquados (apple brandy).
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Munich, Germany
Oktoberfest is the king of all world beer festivals, which should definitely be on everyone’s autumn travel list. For the full experience, dress up in a dirndl or lederhosen, grab a table in one of the brewery tents and enjoy
traditional Bavarian dishes such as pretzels, spaetzle and bratwurst. When in Munich, don’t forget to take time to explore the lakes and mountains of Bavaria,
visit the fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein or climb to the top of the Eagle Mountain nest (which is open until October). The scenery of the region becomes even more impressive when the alpine forests bloom with colorful leaves.
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Budapest, Hungary
Autumn is the time when you can experience the capital of Hungary like a real local. Wine, food and art festivals fill the city’s calendar, and many are held in places like Buda and Vajdahunyad Castles, which seem straight out of a fairy tale. In early autumn, enjoy the warm days and go to
wine tasting in Etjek-Buda wine region. When the cooler weather arrives, you can relax on the romantic
cruise on the Danube River, enjoy seasonal delicacies during traditional cooking classes or relax in Budapest’s famous thermal baths.
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Hallstatt, Austria
Located on the shores of Lake Hallstatt, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the small village of Hallstatt has become one of the most Instagrammed places in Europe. Green slopes surround a group of alpine cottages, while majestic mountain peaks and a sparkling lake frame the horizon. In autumn, the mountains bloom with colorful leaves, which makes the scenery even more breathtaking. There are many ways to enjoy this beautiful place: you can hike to the falls, take a boat cruise, or take a
alpine landscapes on electric bikes, depending on your mood.
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Bruges, Belgium
Bruges impresses in early autumn: it is a city with flowered canals, Gothic churches and a picturesque mess of medieval buildings. The city’s parks and gardens explode with red, orange and yellow leaves. You can
take a cruise on the canals and admire the reflections of the colors on the water or take in the scenery during
a magical bike ride to see the windmills . When hunger strikes, head inside to sample local beers at the brewery, nibble on delicious Belgian chocolates, or
enjoy a steaming hot chocolate in a cozy cafe.
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