As soon as the summer holidays are over, the autumn holidays 2023 are approaching again and we may be making plans for a short vacation to take advantage of the last sunny days and really relax again. Anyone who has already completed their big vacation in the summer can now decide on a short trip and stay on our beautiful continent, where you can reach some great travel destinations even by car. Which destinations in Europe are best for October? Find out!
No, it doesn’t always have to be the typical tourist cities like Paris, Rome and Dubrovnik. All the countries we know also have numerous other, lesser-known corners that are worth seeing. We say: go on vacation!
Top travel destinations in Europe for October: well-known countries, unknown places
There is a lot to discover in Europe and there are also some places that not only score points with great sights, beautiful nature or picturesque views, but also with good weather in October. It doesn’t always have to be where everyone seems to be traveling to! Whether you’re on a last-minute vacation or have already booked it now, you’re sure to find some attractive travel destinations for October below.
The big favorite Croatia, but different
Although this country is full of beautiful corners and Dubrovnik is one of the most famous and popular cities, we still have one or two more insider tips for a holiday in Europe in October. How about the artists’ town of Grožnjan on the Istrian peninsula? It is located in a picturesque mountain landscape, and the place itself looks like it came out of a beautiful painting. And while you’re there, you can also explore other beautiful areas in Croatia, such as:
- Fažana
- Labin
- Motovun
- Opatija
- Pazin
- Poreč
- Pula
- Rovinj
- Umag
- Vodnyan
- Vrsar
Where is it warm in Europe in October? Karpathos in Greece
This country is also one of those that many people like to visit, after all, the weather in Greece can hardly be faulted and, especially in October, it is neither too hot nor too cool. But here, too, it is always the same places and beaches where the majority of people gather, although there are wonderful beaches in other regions where you can have peace and quiet and relax. How about the island of Karpathos, for example, which not only impresses with its breathtaking beaches with turquoise water (e.g. Apella Beach). There are also cute villages and towns that are a bit reminiscent of Santorini.
So if you are looking for warm October travel destinations in Europe, make the right choice here. The average temperatures this month are still over 20 degrees and the water is also ideal for swimming at 24 degrees. Perfect even as a travel destination for the end of October!
Bosnia and Herzegovina – A dream destination that is unfairly underestimated
When you hear city trip, what’s the first thing you imagine? Big cities like London, Prague or Madrid? That doesn’t have to be the case! If you don’t like the huge crowds of people, but prefer relaxed walks through quiet old towns with interesting history and architecture, travel to the outskirts and why not to the east of Europe!
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, hidden in the middle of a beautiful mountain landscape, is the pretty town of Mostar, which is characterized by the Neretva River, the arched bridge “Stari Most” and the cute old town, which is a pleasant place to walk through and visit can have a good rest with a cup of coffee. But keep in mind that it gets quite cold in this country in October. Chilblains therefore prefer to choose a different time of year for this trip.
Other places worth visiting for your fall vacation and cheap vacation destinations include:
- Banya Luka
- Blagaj with monastery, near Mostars
- Jajce
- Neum (only city by the sea)
- Kravica waterfalls
- Sarajevo, the capital
- Travnik
- Trebinje
Travel destinations in Europe for October by car
Would you like it to be a short trip by car and not a complicated flight further away? Then you can stay in our beautiful country or be one of the neighboring countries such as Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Co. We mention some of them in the list at the end of the article. How about these trips:
- Brandenburg Elbe Valley
- Copenhagen in Denmark
- Saxon Switzerland
- South-Tirol
Other recommended travel destinations in Europe for October
- Eagle Mountains, Czech Republic
- Algarve or Madeira in Portugal, one of the warmest travel destinations in Europe in October for beach and city trips
- Alto Douro, wine region in Portugal
- Azores in Portugal
- Lake Bled in Slovenia
- Bulgaria, both by the sea and in the mountains or large cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna, for example as holiday destinations for the beginning of October
- Exmoor National Park, England
- River cruises on the Rhine, including routes through France, Belgium and Holland; on the Moselle, Main-Danube Canal or Elbe; Can be combined with city trips
- Gauja National Park, Latvia
- Gozo on Malta for diving fun in the still warm water or village visits
- Laŝko, spa town in Slovenia
- Matterhorn or Zermatt in Switzerland
- Rogaŝka Slatina, thermal baths in Slovenia
- Türkiye with great weather in October
- Umbria, Italy
- Wine routes of South Moravia in the Czech Republic
- Vienna in Austria
Are you drawn further away? Here you will find the perfect holiday destinations for a long-distance trip.