Places to See the Autumn Leaves in Europe

It seems autumn has fallen rapidly upon us, so I thought to celebrate the season of woolly jumpers and warm drinks with a few ideas of where to see the autumn leaves. Most recommendations are best seen with a car, given their location.

Lombardia, Italy

Escape the hustle and bustle of places like Milan and Lake Como and see the rural sights. Great outdoor exploration can be found in places like Stelvio National Park – one of the largest in the country – and Ticino Valley National Park.

Nuuksio, near Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki isn’t terrible this time of year, although long nights and short days are rapidly approaching. However Nuuksio is just a short hop from the city and is a wonderful forest experience – hard to believe it’s so close to the bustling city. I’d enjoy a walk here any time of year, to be honest (yes even in hard winter).

Vienna Woods, Vienna, Austria

The Wiener Wald (Vienna Woods) is absolutely stunning in all seasons, but as you can see from the photo above it takes on magical characteristics in the autumn. I find Vienna lovely in the fall, given that it can be so hot and muggy in the summer, so it’s a perfect place to check out the autumn leave.s

Any other great tips for fall leave watching?

photos by unhappy by design, Matti Mattilla, pokpok313