Autumn

Europe News

T-shirts not winter coats: What a warm October reveals about winter

At the start of October, temperatures of up to 25C give parts of Europe a last taste of late summer. Yet, according to an old farmers' rule, a warm autumn can herald a severe winter. What do the statistics and meteorologists say?

2 October 2026

Destinations

Cyprus to the Canaries: Where to go for a warm autumn holiday

A new ranking reveals the top 10 European destinations offering plenty of sunshine during the autumn months.

23 September 2026

Moments

October travel guide: Where to go, what to see and new hotels to book

Planning an autumn escape? From spooky season in Transylvania and Ireland to food festivals in San Sebastián, Oktoberfest in Munich and new hotel openings in Lisbon and London, these are the travel highlights to know about this month.

21 September 2026

Destinations

Europe’s most popular castles and palaces – according to reviews

From Prague Castle to Dracula’s fortress in Romania, these are the European palaces and castles attracting the most attention from travellers in 2026.

18 September 2026

Moments

Leaf-peeping by rail: Europe’s best autumn train journeys

Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn.

14 September 2026

Destinations

Leaf-peeping in Europe: The best destinations for autumn colours

Europe offers a long and varied autumn, with colourful forests, mountain valleys and vineyards putting on spectacular seasonal displays. From Slovenia and Scotland to Finland and Portugal, here are some of the best places to see autumn’s reds, oranges and golds.

11 September 2026

Destinations

The autumn travel bucket list: Our top picks for holidays in Europe

Planning a European autumn getaway? Why not take inspiration from the Euronews Travel team...

6 September 2026

Travel News

Expedia data reveals where to travel this autumn

Expedia data reveals where hotel prices are falling after summer, while interest in lesser-known destinations including Luxembourg, Albania and Montenegro is soaring.

18 August 2026

wellbeing

Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

24 October 2025

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Muskox smashes 210-pound pumpkin in early Halloween treat

A muskox at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, received an early Halloween treat on Wednesday — a 210-pound pumpkin to play with and devour.

17 October 2025

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Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event.

17 October 2025

Destinations

Switzerland’s autumn map shows where and when leaves are at their best

For a different view, the European Space Agency has images of autumn’s mosaic from space.

5 September 2025

Destinations

Forget summer, the French know Provence is at its best during autumn

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

23 August 2025

Moments

Get in the Halloween spirit on these spooky European adventures

From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here's how to spend Halloween in Europe.

31 October 2024

Lifestyle

What is fridgescaping, the latest TikTok home decor trend?

If you think the height of interior fridge appeal is a few nice jam jars and a cheese box, think again.

22 September 2024

Hungary

Budapest celebrates Samhain, the Celtic festival that gave rise to Hal

Before the Roman conquest, the area around present-day Budapest was inhabited by a Celtic tribe, the Eravisci, who celebrated Samhain, the beginning of the dark season.

1 November 2023