The Best Cities to Visit in Spring

Many seasoned travellers consider spring the very best time to explore a city — the weather is mild, gardens burst into bloom, and the summer crowds have not yet arrived. These cities are at their absolute finest in spring.

Blossom season

Amsterdam and the Dutch bulb fields explode with tulips, while Kyoto and Tokyo are wrapped in delicate cherry blossom — one of the world's great seasonal spectacles, drawing visitors from across the globe.

Perfect European weather

Paris, Seville and Rome are glorious in spring, warm enough for café terraces but free of the summer heat and crowds. Andalusia's spring festivals add colour and energy.

Awakening gardens

London's parks, Vienna's palace gardens and Istanbul's tulip season (the flower actually originated here) make spring a wonderful time to travel. Book ahead for blossom season, and enjoy cities at their fresh, colourful best.