Autumn is the perfect time for a vacation, when there is no crazy summer heat, but also no winter cold.
Autumn is the perfect time for a tourist calendar. The summer heat is over, the crowds of tourists have dispersed, and European cities are quieter and more comfortable. It’s the perfect time to enjoy cafes without noise, visit museums without queues, and stay in hotels at affordable prices.
According to InsureAndGo, by booking transportation tickets and hotel rooms a month or two in advance for a mid-season vacation, you can have a very budget-friendly vacation. However, the beauty of autumn is that spontaneous trips during this time of year are also not too expensive.
As for specific vacation destinations, experts recommend choosing one of the following options in September and October.
Copenhagen, Denmark
In autumn, the capital of Denmark immerses itself in its slow-paced lifestyle, known as hygge. Autumn is the perfect time to stroll through the cobblestone streets of Nyhavn, visit the Tivoli Gardens, and indulge in Danish pastries with hot chocolate at a café.
In the fall, there are fewer tourists in Copenhagen, so sightseeing is no longer a race against time.
Prague, Czech Republic
The Czech capital looks like an illustration from a medieval fairy tale all year round, but it’s still more pleasant to explore the charms of Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and St. Vitus Cathedral under the gentle September or October sun than under the scorching July sun.Advertisementad
In addition, it is in the fall that the festival season begins in Prague, with classical music concerts, harvest fairs, and seasonal cuisine. However, even in the fall, there will be fewer crowds than in the summer.
Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian capital has its own special autumn romance. Unhurried walks along the Danube embankment are ideal at this time of year. And swimming in the famous Széchenyi thermal baths is more pleasant when it’s +15 outside, rather than +35.
In October, Budapest also hosts a season of festivals featuring contemporary art, dance, and music throughout the city. During this time, visitors can enjoy classic Hungarian dishes such as goulash, kürtészle (smoked meat), and spicy mulled wine.
Seville, Spain
While northern and central Europe is already feeling the approach of winter in the fall, southern Spain continues to live in a summer routine. However, the number of degrees on the outdoor thermometer is not as extreme, and the crowds of British and German vacationers have already returned home. Seville offers an autumn getaway with an average temperature of around 25°C and plenty of sunshine.
This is a great time to explore the city’s historical sites without the crowds of tourists, relax in bars and restaurants, and occasionally visit the beach.
Florence, Italy
The summer heat is gone, but the city’s artistic treasures, from Michelangelo’s “David” to Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” are still there. Now, visitors can explore them without waiting in lines for foreign tourists.
In addition, this is the season for truffles, and the food markets are full of autumn delicacies.
