Autumn is a good season to enjoy a trip to European cities. The trees give an orange look to the streets, we can hear the rustling of the leaves as we walk through them and the drop in temperatures allows us to be outside without needing to be very hot. You can also soak up the back to school artistic and cultural from many European capitals which present their best programming during these months.
For this article, we have chosen five European capitals (Paris, Budapest, Berlin, Stockholm and Bern) which stand out for their beauty, accentuated in these autumn months.
Paris
The “city of lights” is made even more picturesque by the canvases of ocher, reddish and yellow colors that appear on its monuments and streets.
Walking through the tree-lined cemeteries of Montmartre, Montparnasse and the most famous, Père-Lachaise – where, among others, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Truffaut are buried – is a journey that takes us into the art and beauty.
Another sight not to be missed is walking under the Pont des Arts or sailing along the Seine while the Notre-Dame Church is hidden among the trees.
This fall, the Center Pompidou is opening a series of exhibitions, among which the one dedicated to surrealism and new emerging artists from China stands out.
In addition to museums, many cafes are within your reach in the Parisian streets. To enjoy autumn, you should not miss the parks of the French capital, such as the Luxembourg Gardens, those of the Palais Royal, the Tuileries, the Champs de Mars or the gardens of the Marais district.
Budapest
Autumn is one of the most special seasons to enjoy Budapest, especially for its famous thermal baths. It’s amazing to soak in the warm waters of the open-air Széchenyi Baths as the temperatures begin to drop. This contrast between the autumn freshness and the warmth of the baths is a fascinating experience.
Moreover, if the cold sets in, Café New York or Café Central, or any other, will always be ready to take refuge in walks through the streets of the center of Buda and Pest, the two separate city districts by the Danube. . , the great river of central Europe.
The Chain Bridge, which connects the two areas, is one of the most important symbols of the Hungarian capital. Considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, it was the second permanent bridge to span the entire course of the Danube.
Berlin
Autumn discovers in Berlin a city dotted with lime trees, oaks and beeches which, at the end of summer, begin to paint the landscape with autumn. It is essential to stroll along Unter den Linden Avenue (Under the Linden Trees) or in the Tiergarten. When the cold starts to set in, there are hundreds of cafes to find refuge.
Berlin’s cemeteries are also tinged with autumn colors and allow you to discover part of the city’s history, such as the Jewish cemetery of Weissensee or Dorotheenstadt, where you can visit the tombs of Bertolt Brecht or Hegel.
Another autumn pleasure in the German capital is visiting the markets or Flohmärkte covered, like the Hallenflohmarkt an der Arena (Treptow), former brick industrial warehouses with a labyrinthine interior where you can get lost among second-hand objects. The one at Trödelmarkt Spandau has the same philosophy, although it also sells antiques, stamps and coins.
On these dates, Berlin has even more cultural life: the Berlin Art Week Berlin and the festivals of lights (light of Berlin And Festival of Lights). Until November 3, you can also view the exhibition at the Gemäldegalerie Fran Hals. Master of the moment, in addition to the endless number of extraordinary museums that the German capital has.
Stockholm
In Stockholm, autumn is one of the most evocative seasons. The cold is still bearable and people are taking advantage of the terraces equipped with blankets and heating. The city’s parks and canals transform into a sea of warm colors, ideal for walking or enjoying nature without leaving the city.
It’s a great experience to walk through Gamla Stan, the old town of the Swedish capital or through Södermalm, the most alternative and bohemian district of Stockholm. A perfect place to walk and eat.
Another must-see if you go with kids is Gröna Lund, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and a landmark in Sweden. Roller coasters, rides, rides and many more experiences in this classic entertainment paradise.
Djurgården, one of the greenest islands in the Swedish capital, is the ideal place for nature lovers and urban hikers, where the Abba Museum is also located.
Bern
If there is a city in Europe where autumn turns into a spectacle of nature, it is Bern since the capital of Switzerland is surrounded by lush forests.
The best views of the old town are from the Rose Garden. This park has over 200 varieties of roses and other flowers and is perfect for watching the sunset overlooking the red roofs of the medieval old town. The garden is situated in an elevated position on a hill, allowing views of part of the meander that the Aare forms as it passes through the town and the wider natural environment.
Switzerland is indeed the country of forests and large mountains. Even as the cold begins, it’s a great time to stroll through the romantic, World Heritage-listed Old Town and visit the shops concentrated in the town’s vaulted basements. You can also see works by Cézanne, Monet and Van Gogh, among other artists, and always interesting temporary exhibitions at the Kunstmuseum Bern.
