{"id":2070,"date":"2013-05-28T08:25:18","date_gmt":"2013-05-28T07:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:29:40","slug":"why-travel-to-europe-in-autumn-winter-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/why-travel-to-europe-in-autumn-winter-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Why travel to Europe in Autumn, Winter &amp; Spring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn, winter and spring are magical seasons in Europe.\u00a0 City boulevards and parks come alive with colour, smells of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts fill the evening air of Europe&#8217;s Christmas markets and legendary cities celebrate the festive season in style. Plus, the streets are less crowded and the value for money unbeatable when compared to peak summer travel.<\/p>\n<p><b>Europe in Full Bloom<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In March and April, snow-capped peaks give way to vivid green valleys, English landmarks become awash with colour, and vibrant tulips fill Netherlands fields as far as the eye can see. When iconic landscapes come alive with colour, Europe in spring is the ultimate photo opportunity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2071\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/0769_eur_2011st1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/0769_eur_2011st1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"Springtime in Europe\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Europe in Spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>Dreaming of a White Christmas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nowhere else can match Europe&#8217;s festive celebrations. Its age-old traditions and fairy tale Christmas markets are magical.<\/p>\n<p>Join the locals at the sparkling Christmas Markets that spring up all over Europe in December. Rug up as you shop for festive foods and unique gifts, sing carols and even ice skate! Admire the glittering Christmas trees strung with lights, sip mulled wine and treat yourself to gingerbread, macaroons, hot apple strudel and plenty more local favourites.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2072\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/1902_eur_2012t1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/1902_eur_2012t1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"London Eye during Christmas\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London Eye during Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>A Christmas Day to remember<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a truly memorable white Christmas in Europe as you sit down to a festive meal with all the trimmings, surrounded by the breathtaking snow-capped mountains of Lucerne. Or savour a traditional Italian Christmas dinner in a charming trattoria near Florence&#8217;s Santa Croce basilica; dine on pasta with Traviso radicchio and gorgonzola, sea bass baked in an envelope and traditional Christmas desserts \u2013 all washed down with local Italian wine.<\/p>\n<p><b>Legendary New Year Celebrations<\/b><\/p>\n<p>New Year&#8217;s Eve in Europe is spectacular. In Paris, France, toast the New Year in style as live music, fireworks and the glorious backdrop of New Year&#8217;s Eve in Paris provide the ultimate setting for a feast of local specialties; including foie gras, beef filet, and nougat ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>After dinner and champagne in Edinburgh, Scotland, join the locals and tourists on the streets of Edinburgh for a night of music, revelry and spectacular fireworks at the famous Hogmanay Festival celebration \u2013 the world&#8217;s largest New Year&#8217;s party.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2073\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/1925_gen_2012st1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/1925_gen_2012st1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"New Years Fireworks\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Year Fireworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>NEW Autumn, Winter &amp; Spring Itineraries<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick taste of our brand new itineraries for Autumn, Winter &amp; Spring 2013\/14 \u2013perfectly designed to relish the seasonal charms of each destination!<\/p>\n<p>Swiss DelightView the magnificent mountains of Switzerland on this Swiss Delight itinerary. Journey through St Gallen, St Moritz, Engadine Valley, Lugano and Zurich and marvel as the wonderful seasonal spirit is brought to life. Savour a taste of the luxuries a Switzerland tour has to offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2076\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/switzerland-lugano-lake-scenic-day1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/switzerland-lugano-lake-scenic-day1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"Lugano Lake, Switzerland\" width=\"500\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lugano Lake, Switzerland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Festive English Countryside<br \/>\nVisit the winter wonderland of the English countryside at Christmas. Tour England&#8217;s cathedral cities of Ely and Lincoln and see them draped in festive colour and decorations. Visit one of England&#8217;s leading cookery schools, the Tideswell School of Food, as you experience a feel for a traditional Christmas in England.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2074\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/england-london-harrods-christmas-lights-decorations-winter1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/england-london-harrods-christmas-lights-decorations-winter1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"Harrods at Christmas in London, England\" width=\"500\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harrods at Christmas in London, England<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>German Christmas Markets<br \/>\nExperience a truly magical European Christmas as you journey through the historic Christmas Markets of Germany that buzz with festive celebrations and spirit. Visit Rothenburg, Nuremburg and Dresden for an enchanting cultural insight into traditional food, decorations and customs typical of a German Christmas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2075\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/germany-dresden-christmas-markets-winter-lights1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/05\/germany-dresden-christmas-markets-winter-lights1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"Dresden Christmas Markets, Germany\" width=\"500\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dresden Christmas Markets, Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Tell us by commenting below; what&#8217;s your favourite thing about Europe in autumn, winter or spring? Visit <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.trafalgar.com<\/b><\/a><b> for more information on our exciting Autumn, Winter &amp; Spring itineraries.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn, winter and spring are magical seasons in Europe.\u00a0 City boulevards and parks come alive with colour, smells of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts fill the evening air of Europe&#8217;s Christmas markets and legendary cities celebrate the festive season in style. 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