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.
Neighborhood with fado music.
19 things in this story
- AlfamaNeighborhoodNeighborhood with fado music.
- MotelXFestivalCult horror film fest.
- Caixa AlfamaFestivalLive fado music festival.
- European Heritage DaysFestivalFree tours of iconic buildings.
- Elsewhere
- AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceAncient site, better to climb in September.
- 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.
- Good Food FestivalFestivalDubrovnik, CroatiaKeeps things deliciously local in October.
- 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
