Breathe in Crisp Fall Air at These 8 Destinations in Europe
Bridge of Orchy, Scotland
Deep within the Scottish Highlands, the Bridge of Orchy is a village surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery that includes towering mountains and grand castles that, in autumn, often seem to appear magically out of the mist before vanish just as quickly as they appeared.
Take the walk along the West Highland Way, which passes right through the village and links Fort William to Milngavie to experience some of the best autumn foliage around.
Loch Lomond, Scotland
Another Scottish gem, Loch Lomond is the largest inland body of water in the United Kingdom by surface area and is the focus of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The “Queen of Scottish Lakes,” as author Walter Scott described it, is filled with salmon and trout, making it popular with anglers, but it’s ideal for picnics and walks along the shore as well.
The park also boasts an area of woodland glens that is a top spot for autumn strolls, with the Western Atlantic oaks putting on a dazzling show. A road trip from Glasgow to Dundee will take you right through Trossachs National Park, so you can see plenty of Scottish beauty over the course of a few days.
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Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano sits just south of the Alps on the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland and is surely one of the best European cities to visit in October, at the peak of the fall season. During the fall, visitors enjoy a pleasant climate in a choreographed setting of glorious colors.
If you go during the first weekend of October, you can take part in the Autumn Festival too, which hosts lots of folkloric music along with the celebration of grapes and fine wines.
