It won’t get more golden
The 10 most beautiful destinations for autumn holidays in Europe
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Heading out again before it gets really cold and dark? Here are 10 travel destinations that show their golden side in autumn.
1. Amsterdam: techno and old masters © Aliaksei / Adobe Stock
The trees along the canals are slowly turning reddish-orange and candles are being lit behind the windows of the historic brick houses. But that’s not all: in October, the “Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)” will dance the night away to electro, house and techno, and in November, the Museum Night will tempt you with Amsterdam’s top museums (Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh!) .
2. Madeira: Late sun © Piotr Krzeslak / Adobe Stock
Located west of Morocco, the sun warms the island of Madeira all year round – in October it can easily reach 24 degrees Celsius. In addition, the subtropical island is lush green – experiencing this plant splendor is particularly good before the onset of the Central European winter.
3. Vienna: fills you up © Maria / Adobe Stock
Hot chocolate with whipped cream, Sachertorte, pancakes, apple strudel: with its historic coffee houses, Vienna is the perfect place for a high-calorie autumn break. But winter fat is a must, especially when heating will soon become unaffordable. You can also warm up in the more than 100 museums that make the Austrian capital a cultural delight.
4. Antwerp: Shop till you drop © robertdering / Adobe Stock
The perfect entrance for style-conscious travellers: If you take the train to Antwerp in Belgium, you get off at one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe (photo). And of course, the world-famous fashion academy is accompanied by exciting designers and shops in the medieval streets of the city. The best place to stock up for the winter.
5. Palatinate Forest: Indian Summer in German © Fernien / Adobe Stock
The deciduous forests in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park glow in fiery red, bright yellow and bright orange in autumn. There you can hike in autumn and enjoy the great view over one of the largest forest areas in Germany from the castle ruins of Gräfenstein (photo).
6. Bilbao: First art, then enjoyment © ksl / Adobe Stock
See the sensational Guggenheim Museum front to back, top to bottom (and outside!) and then tuck into artfully piled morsels at the city’s legendary pintxo bars—the perfect fall combo.
7. Stockholm: cafes and bars © radiokafka / Adobe Stock
Getting together for coffee and pastries has its own name in Sweden: fika. Especially in Stockholm there are many nice cafes where you can admire the golden autumn light outside while being warm and well taken care of. And if the company and mood are still good, as dusk falls, head to one of the tasteful bars with cocktails and candlelight.
8. Zermatt: go skiing © Angelov / Adobe Stock
Can’t wait to start skiing? The ski season doesn’t start until November, but the Zermatt-Matterhorn and Breuil-Cervinia ski areas are as The highest ski area in the Alps is pretty much guaranteed to have snow – even if summer skiing had to be suspended this year due to a lack of snow.
9. Umbria: Harvest Festival © sabino.parente / Adobe Stock
Wine, truffles, mushrooms, chestnuts, olive oil: the tastiest autumn fruits are harvested far and wide in Umbria. And this is celebrated extensively and with culinary delights right down to the smallest of villages. Italian hospitality included!
10) Milos: Island of Colors © gatsi / Adobe Stock
The Cycladic island of Milos isn’t as well-known as Santorini or Mykonos, but it’s well-known enough to get pretty crowded in the summer. In autumn it is more relaxed on the “Island of Colours”. Why is she so colourful? On the volcanic island, reddish beaches meet white tuff and turquoise water. And the fishing boats and window shutters also contribute to the play of colours. Is good!