The Best Cities to Visit in Autumn

Autumn may be the most underrated season for city travel — the summer crowds have gone, prices drop, the weather is mild, and parks and hillsides glow with golden colour. These cities are at their best in the fall.

Festivals and colour

Munich hosts Oktoberfest and its beer-hall cheer, while Kyoto and Seoul blaze with spectacular autumn foliage that rivals their famous cherry blossoms.

Comfortable culture

Rome, Barcelona and Athens shed the summer heat and crowds, making autumn the ideal time to explore their ancient sights in comfort.

Cosy northern breaks

Edinburgh, Vienna and Prague take on a moody, atmospheric beauty as the leaves turn and the cafés fill up. Pack a light jacket, embrace the shorter days, and enjoy some of the best-value travel of the year.