October is my favorite time to visit Europe. Europeans in tourist cities have begun to relax from the tourist hordes and the weather, especially in the south, is ideal. It is a time of harvest festivals and celebrations of good food and drink. The farmers work is done. It's time to hoist a few.
Thus, there is Oktoberfest in Germany, of course, which actually starts at the end of September. Halloween is beginning to catch on, and wine festivals are everywhere.
Fall rains allow forests to sprout some fine mushrooms. Theater season is starting, and film festivals abound in Spain.
October is Rome's high season. Italians flock to the city because the heat has dissipated and the city is pleasant to walk in again. The average high in Athens has dropped enough to be quite comfortable for walking around the hills in October.- Tours of Italy
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There is, of course, the splendor of fall foliage. You don't have to go into the countryside. The medieval villages of Belgium are awash in color and northern cities like Amsterdam are also aglow.
And yes, you'll usually find less expensive airfares starting in October.
The downside to October? Shorter days and the increasing chance of rain and chilly evenings. You'll pack more clothing and might need an umbrella, especially in the north. In the southern countries like Italy and the south of France I don't bring an umbrella, knowing I can buy a cheap one from street vendors if the need arises, which helps keep packing weights low. Also, some restaurants and hotels in places with very high summer beach traffic, like Greece and Turkey, close for the season.
October in Amsterdam - Fall colors, a marathon, and the Historical Museum is free the first week of October. What's on in Europe in October
October in France - Chestnuts, Armagnac, and a pepper festival in the Foodie's favorite: Basque country.
October in Germany - Sure, there's Oktoberfest, but Halloween is up and coming in Germany.
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