Tag Archives: Seasonal

Christmas in Vienna sees the city morph into a scene from one of the city’s iconic snow-globes. Wooden huts adorned with twinkling fairy lights pop up in every square, and enormous Xmas trees embellished with giant baubles compete for the limelight. Filled with warming treats and homemade trinkets, the Vienna Christmas markets attract thousands of […]

Take a sojourn in Salzburg at any time of the year and you’re in for a treat. But to truly see the city come into its fairytale finest, visiting Salzburg in the winter is a must. An Austrian city most famous for its associations with Mozart and the movie ‘The Sound of Music’, its history […]

The best places to visit in Europe in November are awash with autumn colours at the start of the month, and alive with arts seasons across the continent. You have the choice of rugging up with snow in northern Europe or enjoying relatively mild weather in the south, especially throughout Italy, Spain and Greece. This […]

Blazing leaves, peaceful cobbled lanes, and festivals promoting the flavours of the season characterise the best places in Europe to visit in October. The top destinations greet you with fewer tourists and cheaper prices, all within refreshingly cool weather that’s spot on for exploring. If you love road trips, this is the time to hire […]

As a fresh, crisp wave of autumn air begins to drift over the continent, the hottest places in Europe breathe a sigh of relief. While summer is always exciting, this month sees the crowds thin out, the heat turns down a notch and a more relaxed atmosphere pervades bustling cities. As a beautiful bonus to […]

Looking for long, lazy beach days, exciting cultural events and plenty of chances to dance the night away? The sun is shining, temps are high and festival season is well underway in the best places in Europe to visit in August. Summer brings a certain kind of magic to the continent, when tourists and locals […]