Lonely PlanetAug 26
Europe in Shoulder Season: 11 of the Best Cities to See This September and October
See the dreamy bits of Europe, without the crowds and intense heat, by visiting in September or October.
Keeps things deliciously local in October.
19 things in this story
- Good Food FestivalFestivalKeeps things deliciously local in October.
- Elsewhere
- AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceAncient site, better to climb in September.
- AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, PortugalNeighborhood with fado music.
- Roman ForumAttractionRome, ItalySite to visit in cooler September and October weather.
- Charles BridgeSightPrague, CzechiaIconic bridge offering great views.
- Budapest Wine FestivalFestivalBudapest, HungaryA Budapest Borfesztivál világviszonylatban is különleges, évente több száz kiállítót felvonultató és több tízezer…
- Alban HillsSightMarino, ItalyThe 950 m (3,120 ft) high Monte Cavo forms a highly visible peak in the centre of the caldera, but the highest point is…
- AlchemistRestaurantCopenhagen, DenmarkGastronomy, drama, art and spectacular visuals blend to create the Alchemist universe.
- MotelXFestivalLisbon, PortugalCult horror film fest.
- Caixa AlfamaFestivalLisbon, PortugalLive fado music festival.
- European Heritage DaysFestivalLisbon, PortugalFree tours of iconic buildings.
- Széchenyi BathsSightBudapest, HungaryFamous thermal baths to sink into.
- OktoberfestFestivalBudapest, HungaryTakes place in October.
- Art Market BudapestFestivalBudapest, HungaryContemporary art fair in October.
- Dvořák Music FestivalFestivalPrague, CzechiaCultural highlight in autumn.
- Prague Signal FestivalFestivalPrague, CzechiaLights up the city with art and sound.
- Amsterdam Fashion WeekFestivalAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBoth established brands and starting designers show their collections.
- UdtrykGalleryCopenhagen, Denmark
- Jordaan FestivalFestivalAmsterdam, The Netherlands