Autumn is a great time to discover Europe. The high season is over, the tourists and the summer heat have gone and everything seems to be much more relaxed. Wine grapes are being harvested, locals are collecting truffles and mushrooms which are very tasty. Hotels are also open but they can be cheaper and it’s easier to get a room because they’re not that crowded any more.
If you’re into sightseeing, museums and galleries then autumn is for you in Europe. It’s so much nicer to discover a city when everything is calmer and more relaxed.
So what are the most popular destinations in Europe? Let’s check them out together!
- Tuscany and Umbria: great places to visit in September or October. Do you want to try fresh local olive oil, meats and cheeses then Italy is waiting for you. Autumn is a “truffle-month”. Do you know the famous and truly fabulous truffles from Piemonte? You should visit the La Casa del Trifulau company that produces tasty truffle products and they also organize truffle hunting tours in the region.
- Visit Avignon in autumn and try the tasty local wines in Provence. France is also famous for its truffles and they also have truffle markets. Try the scrambled eggs with truffle over on it.
- Wine Festivals are great places to taste some gorgeous bottles of wine. Tuscany has a really famous festival where people dress up in beautiful medieval costumes and they celebrate wine.
- If you’re into painting then you should take a course in Florence, in Italy
- Do you want something different then visit the Polar Circle and Iceland. You can see the Aurora Borealis even in October.
- Denmark and Greenland are also great places to visit in the autumn. Try a reindeer or dog sledge safari or stay a night in an igloo. It could be a travel for a lifetime.
- Are you fed up with cold autumn day then travel to Greece, to the Greek Island Kos. It’s the turtle mating season which is also an interesting experience.
These places are the best spots to visit during autumn. Travel either to Italy, France, Denmark Greece or Iceland you will definitely enjoy your autumn trip!
